a. Background research on organisationNothing can take the place of arming yourself adequately with information about a company where you are applying for a job. You might also want to visit the company’s website and social media pages to read about their operations, goalsand other crucial details. It’s also important to come up with questions based on your researchb. Matching your qualifications and skill-set tojob requirementsIt’s time to take another lookat the job description, your qualification and experience and match these with the requirements of the job.This would go a long way in helping you establish where exactly you might fit into the organisation.
c. Anticipate questions and prepare responsesNaturally, this would be a smart thing to do. There’s noway you can anticipate a prospective employer’s interview questions 100% except you have an insider who leaks it to you but you should do your research on how to respond to that popular question:How to answer the questionBelow are a few pointers on how you can answer this question when asked at a job interview:*.Keep your answers concise and not longer than two minutes.*.Highlight your achievements especiallythe ones you are proud of and deliver it in a cohesive statement.*.Reveal one or two thingsthat make you stand out from other applicants.*.Don’t answer this question using a monotone voice – Let your passion and experience be felt*.Let your interviewer understand how your experiences make you the best candidate for the job*.Write down your answer and practice it if you have to*.Learn to start with basic information like where you’re from and how your experiences have helped shape your career choices and decisions.*.Give an insight into your educational background;the course you studied in the higher institution and how this relates to your career goals.*.Let your interviewer in onthe point you took a decision on the career path you chose. Endeavor to create an interesting story about how you ended up with your current career.*.Shed light on things that interest you and things you are passionate about in life. Take a few seconds to explain why you think these interests give you an edge above other applicants and how they will be beneficial to your prospective employer.
How to prepare for interviews in Kenya
