The interview is a chance for you and the employer to get to know one another. It is not the time to get to know about the post or the employers business.
Do gather information about your employer before you are interviewed-what do they do, what are their current projects, what other interests do they have? Ask staff-many companies will offer you the chance to talk about the vacancy with someone, use the opportunity to find out more about the company.
Bigger companies will have PR departments, smaller ones will provide you with some information-libraries can provide information on local business and keep directories of national business. Use the internet-many companies have a presence here now.
Make sure you know what the job entails-get a job description, ask someone in a similar post; ring the company to clarify if unsure.
In summary, this is what you need to do before meeting the employer;
*Obtain a copy of the job description.
* Use the employer information and the employer’s websites to gather information (annual reports, employee handbooks, policy statements, employee newsletters) on the organization.
*Locate the employer’s home page on the Internet.
*Conduct informational interviews with persons in similar positions to learn about the career field and how your skills may apply.
* Develop a list of appropriate questions that reflect your research.
* Be sure to know the culture of the country where you are interviewing. Nigeria employers are expecting you to articulate your future career goals and past accomplishments. They are assessing you according to Nigeria values such as self-confidence, initiative, directness, and individualism.
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