How to Prepare for Executive Interview in Thailand

 

Do you want to ace your next interview and land that dream job? Here are 10 pointers to help you get ready for Executive Recruitment Thailand

1. Conduct research on the industry and the company.

An interviewer may inquire about your perception of his company's position in its industry, who its competitors are, what its competitive advantages are, and how the company should proceed. As a result, avoid attempting to thoroughly research a dozen different industries. Instead, narrow your job search to a few industries.

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2. Describe your "selling points" and why you want the job.

Prepare three to five key selling points for each interview, such as why you are the best candidate for the position. Prepare an example of each selling point ( "I have excellent communication skills. For example, I persuaded a large group of people to "). And be prepared to tell the interviewer why you want the job, including what interests you about it, what benefits it provides that you value, and what skills it requires. If an interviewer does not believe you are truly interested in the job, he or she will not make you an offer - no matter how good you are!

3. Anticipate the interviewer's reservations and concerns.

There are always more candidates than available positions. As a result, interviewers look for ways to eliminate candidates. Consider yourself in their shoes and consider why they might not want to hire you ("I don't have this," "I'm not that," and so on). Then prepare your defence: "I understand you might be thinking that I'm not the best fit for this position because [their reservation]." But you should be aware of [reason the interviewer should be unconcerned]."

4. Practice answering common interview questions.

Every "how to interview" book contains a list of at least a hundred "common interview questions." (You might be wondering how long those interviews last if there are so many common questions!) So, how do you get ready? Choose any list and consider which questions, given your age and status, you are most likely to face (about to graduate, looking for a summer internship). Then practise your responses so you don't have to fumble for them during the interview.

5. Prepare questions for the interviewer.

Bring intelligent questions for the interviewer to demonstrate your knowledge of the company as well as your serious intent. Interviewers always ask if you have any questions, and you should always have one or two prepared. If you respond, "No, not really," he or she may conclude that you're not serious about the job or the company. "If you could design the ideal candidate for this position from the ground up, what would he or she look like?" is a good all-purpose question.

If you're conducting a series of interviews with the same company, you can ask each person you meet some of your prepared questions (for example, "What do you think is the best thing about working here?" and "Who do you think would be the best fit for this position?") Then, during each interview, try to think of one or two others.

6. Practice, practice, practice.

It's one thing to have a mental response to a question like, "Why should we hire you?" It's an entirely different challenge to say it out loud in a confident and convincing manner. You'll sound garbled and confused the first time you try it, no matter how clear your thoughts are in your head! Repeat 10 times more, and you'll sound much smoother and more articulate.

However, you should not practise while "on stage" with a recruiter; instead, practise before the interview. What is the best way to practise? Gather two friends and interview each other in a "round robin" fashion, with one person acting as the observer and the "interviewee" receiving feedback from both the observer and the "interviewer."

7. Score a success in the first five minutes.

According to some studies, interviewers form opinions about candidates within the first five minutes of the interview - and then spend the rest of the interview looking for things to confirm that decision! So, in those five minutes, what can you do to get through the gate? Arrive energised and enthusiastic, and express gratitude for the interviewer's time. (Keep in mind that she may be seeing a lot of other candidates that day and may be exhausted from the flight in.) Bring on the energy!)

Also, begin with a positive comment about the company, such as "I've been looking forward to this meeting [not "interview"]." I believe [the company] is doing excellent work in [a specific field or project], and I applaud them.

8. Get on the same side as the interviewer.

Many interviewers see job interviews as competitive: Candidates will try to wheedle an offer from the interviewer, and the interviewer's job will be to keep it. It is your responsibility to turn this "tug of war" into a relationship in which you are both on the same side. You could say something as straightforward as, "I'm excited to learn more about your company and to let you learn more about me, so we can determine whether or not this is a good fit. I always think that the worst thing that can happen is that you are hired for a job that is not a good fit for you - then no one is happy!"

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9. Be assertive and take responsibility for the interview.

Some normally assertive candidates may become overly passive during job interviews in an effort to be polite. However, politeness does not imply passivity. An interview is similar to any other conversation in that it is a dance in which you and your partner move together while responding to each other. Don't make the mistake of simply waiting for the interviewer to ask you about your Nobel Prize. It is your responsibility to ensure that he understands your key selling points.

10. Be ready to handle inappropriate questions.

Questions about your race, age, gender, religion, marital status, and sexual orientation during an interview are inappropriate and, in many cases, illegal. Regardless, you may receive one or more of them. If you do, you have a few choices. You can simply respond with a question or try to answer "the question behind the question": "I'm not sure if I'll have children in the near future, but if you're wondering if I'll be leaving my job for an extended period of time, I can tell you that I'm very committed to my career and frankly can't imagine giving it up."