Job Interview

Words

In-person interview 面談
Phone screen 電話篩選
Hiring manager 人事經理
Recruiter 招募人員
Employer 雇主
Employee(s) 雇員
Staff 員工
Candidate(s) 應試者
Interviewer 面試官
Job seeker(s) 求職者

Build rapport with interviewers

與面試官保持融洽關係

Rapport is a friendly relationship in which the people involved understand each other's ideas and communicate well with each other.
Building rapport begins with the very first interaction you have with the company's staff by phone, email, or video conference. It's important to use a professional tone in the email you write, expressing your interest in the job. But it's also important to be polite and friendly. Expressing appreciation for being considered and having the potential opportunity to interview is one way to build rapport.
Phone screen 電話篩選
- During the phone screening and in-person interview, you can ease interview nervousness by engaging actively in a way that feels natural to you 在電話篩選和面試過程中
- When and if you have an initial phone screen, you can use a friendly, conversational tone of voice 當您進行初步電話篩選時

Prepare for the introductory call

It’s important to showcase your best self in the introductory phone call. In this conversation, you’ll talk with the recruiter or hiring manager about yourself, the kind of work or training you have, and why you want the job. You might also be asked specifically about your salary requirements. For this question, it’s a good idea to prepare in advance and conduct an internet search for “average salary for entry-level security analysts.”

Before Interview

The following Strategies are effective ways to prepare for a job interview:

Review the job description
Practice describing your skills and experiences
Review your resume

During Interview

Answer open-ended (開放式) interview questions with STAR method:

Situation (情況) is the project you worked on or a challenge that you had to overcome.
Task (任務) outlines the key responsibilities or role you played in solving the challenge described in the situation phase.
Action (行動) describes the exact steps you took to resolve the challenging situation you described.
Result (結果) , sharing the result of your challenge or example shows the employers how the situation was resolved as a direct result of the actions you took. (Tip: if an employer asks you about a situation that didn’t have a positive outcome, try to focus on what you learned from the situation and how that experience helped you become a better employee.)

Tip #1

If an interviewer asks you to discuss a skill that you don't have, it's okay to admit you haven't learned it yet. However, the trick is to confidently mention that while you don't have that particular skill, you're a quick learner and eager to develop that skill.

Tip #2

Taking the time to fully understand a problem or question to provide the best solution or answer possible. When interviewing, don't be afraid to ask the interviewer for a moment to think about your answer. It shows that you're willing to take the time needed to understand the question and provide a response that is meaningful and relevant.

During the second half of an interview, the interviewer will ask if you have any questions for them. It's important to have some questions prepared to ask at this point.

What is the biggest challenge I might face coming into this role and how would I be expected to meet that challenge?
What would you say is the best part about working for this company?
What is a typical day like for [an analyst]?
What is the potential for growth in this role?

After Interview

It's nice to send a follow-up email a day or two after your in-person interview. It's also a good idea to mention something specific from your interview in this email. It shows that you were actively engaged in the conversation.

One week after the Interview:

Hello [Recruiter’s Name],
I hope you’re doing well. It’s been a few weeks since my interview for the [Job Position], and I wanted to check in on the status of my application.
Please feel free to contact me at your convenience, as I’m excited to hear from you.

Thank you,
[Your Name]

Four days later:

Hello [Recruiter’s Name],
I hope I’m not bothering you. I interviewed for the [Job Position] a few weeks ago and wanted to follow up again on my application status. I would really appreciate an update when you get the chance, as I’m still very interested in the role.

Thank you,
[Your Name]

Final Follow-up:

Hello [Recruiter’s Name],
It’s been a few weeks since my interview for the [Job Position], and I haven’t received an update. If I don’t hear back soon, I will continue exploring other opportunities. However, I’m still very interested in joining your team, so if I’m not a fit for this role, I’d appreciate being considered for future openings.

Thank you,
[Your Name]

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