CGC Ebook 5.0

and random. Typically, they will follow your CV, reviewing your career, decisions, qualifications, experiences and future prospects. To prepare, read through your CV thoroughly and be ready to discuss any details as well as preparing answers to those common questions. Technical Technical interviews are designed to understand your technical ability and knowledge. These are common in engineering, science or IT roles. You will be asked questions designed to test how you think, such as problem solving or numerical reasoning questions or some other assessment. You can prepare by reviewing any technical questions they could ask you, doing some trial tests and researching the latest technical changes in your industry.

Telephone Often phone interviews with hiring managers and recruiters can be a form of sifting process to see whether your application is likely to progress further. Interview questions are likely to focus on competencies and skills for the given job. These interviews tend to be short – around 15 minutes – so you only have a limited time to convince them. To prepare, make sure you research the recruiter or employer to find out what typical questions they will ask. Have a pen and paper to hand to make any notes alongside your CV and the job description. Pre-read the job description thinking about how you fit the selection criteria. Ensure your signal strength is good, your phone is charged and you are in a room without noise or distractions.