How does a candidate prepare for an interview?
Congratulations! If you have been asked to come for an interview it means that an employer has seen your qualifications and is interested in meeting you and knowing more. You may be among the top candidates who applied for the job.
A job interview in Canada is probably very different from any job interviews you have done before. Here are some tips to help you perform well in an interview:
- An interview in Canada is the most important step in getting a job. Sometimes people who have excellent skills, experience and education are not chosen for a job just because they did not perform well in the interview.
- When an employer asks you a question in a job interview, they are interested in the answer, but also want to get to know you better. Try to show them the type of person you are.
- An interviewer is also looking to see if
you have what are called “soft skills” or
“transferable skills”. These include such
things as:
Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to handle change
