WATS Recruitment

Interview Preparation

Tips on how to prepare yourself with information and skills prior to a job interview.

• Allocate time to for the job interview preparation.
• Make a list of the basic things you would like to know.

Where and how to do your job interview preparation:

• Public Library
• Local Bookstore
• Access Books
• Journals
• Magazines
• Newspapers

Tip: A lot of investor packs contain a lot of information for job seekers. Such information is excellent for preparing for job interviews.

Competitor's websites are also a good source of information for your job preparation. Try the following related search "related:[Web site Address]" in Google to see other related sites that might be competing with your interviewer.BizJournals.com is also a good tool in your job interview preparation.

Your network of contacts is an extremely useful resource to tap during your job interview preparation

• Alumni network
• Family members
• Friends
• Workers Unions

OnLine Resource:

• ValueLine
• LexisNexis

Websites for major business publications:

• Forbes
• Money
• Kiplinger's
• Financial Times
• Investors Business Daily

Your research for the job interview preparation should give you a better insight on

• The Job Description.
• What business the organisation is in.
• Hiring process procedures.
• Early experiences on the job.
• Corporate culture
• General Organisational Structure.
• History.
• Career paths.
• General knowledge about current state of industry.
• Protocols before and after the interview.
• The location of the interview.
• Size of organisation
• Number of employees
• How long has the company being operating
• Are there any subsidiary companies involved in this company.
• Who are the major competitors of this company
• Who is the direct supervisor
• Information on your direct supervisor