Questions and taboos that should be paid attention to during the interview process

1. Issues that should be paid attention to during the interview

If candidates want to succeed in the interview defense, they must Pay attention to the following questions:

(1) Downplay the awareness of success or failure in the interview

An interviewer thinks that he is better than others in all aspects before the interview. Therefore, he thinks he can Sit back and relax. Unexpectedly, the examiner surprised me during the interview and asked a question that he had never heard of before. Suddenly, he seemed to have lost his soul and was in a very low mood. When the examiner asked some simple questions again, he still couldn't get over his failure and finally failed.

For the success or failure of the interview, candidates should first pay attention to downplaying their thoughts and have a detached attitude of "not being happy with things and not being sad with themselves". If you have such a mentality during the interview, you will be calm at every turn. If you only think about success and not failure, you will panic and fail miserably when encountering unexpected situations during the interview.

(2) Maintain confidence

The candidate has established confidence before the interview, and he must always maintain confidence during the interview. Only by maintaining confidence can he always maintain a high level of confidence during the interview. With your attention, careful thinking, keen judgment, and abundant energy, you can win the defense.

(3) Maintain a pleasant mental state

A pleasant mental state can fully reflect a person's spiritual outlook. Therefore, as a candidate, if you maintain a happy mental state, your facial expressions will be harmonious and natural, and your language will be appropriate and fluent. On the contrary, it will give people a feeling of depression, lack of vigor and vitality, and first of all, it will give the examiner or host an impression of poor mental state. It can be seen that you must pay attention to maintaining a pleasant mental state during the interview.

(4) Establish awareness of the other party

The examinee is always in a passive position, and the examiner or chief examiner is always in an active position. He asks you questions, one question and one answer. Because of this, candidates should pay attention to establishing awareness of the other party. First of all, you must respect each other and be polite to the examiner. Especially when the examiner asks some difficult questions, the candidate should not show an ugly expression on his face or even complain to the examiner or host. Of course, respecting the other person does not mean blindly flattering the other person and acting based on the other person's face. Respect for the examiner is respect for his personality; secondly, do not blindly mention "my" level and "my" knowledge during the interview. , "my" diploma, "my" ambitions, "my" requirements, etc. Too many "I" words will make the examiner feel arrogant. Therefore, we should try to reduce the word "I" as much as possible and include the other party's unit as much as possible. "Your organization has always valued talents. Everyone knows this. This time so many people come to compete shows this." This kind of words is both appropriate and establishes a strong awareness of the other party, which is very welcome by the examiners; again, you answer only when the examiner asks questions. Don't start the conversation without the examiner asking questions, making the examiner or host have to wait for you. Asking questions after stopping will not only waste time, but also bring displeasure to the examiner or host. In addition, after the interview, don't forget to say "thank you" and "goodbye" to the examiner or host.

(5) The interview language should be concise and fluent

The interview has strict time limits. Therefore, the interview language should be concise and to the point. At the same time, the language must be organized, logical, and rhythmic to ensure the fluency of the language. Be careful not to be vague or hesitant, as this will leave a bad impression on the examiner or host and lead to the failure of the interview. Therefore, candidates must pay attention to the simplicity and fluency of interview language.

(6) Don’t be nervous

Although some candidates are fully mentally prepared before the interview, they become nervous as soon as they enter the interview room; some candidates are nervous during the defense When I encounter "stuck", my mood immediately becomes tense. How to solve the psychological tension that occurs in these two situations? We need to analyze the causes of tension. This extreme tension is caused by the candidate's cowardice and eagerness to win. Therefore, as soon as candidates enter the interview room, they should get rid of the awareness of "feeling inferior to others" and establish the awareness of "everyone is similar, and my level is the same as others". With this awareness, the nervousness will be reduced. Most of the time, the nerves will disappear completely as the interview begins. Regarding the "stuck" questions that make you nervous, if you hold the attitude of "it's best if you can win, it's okay if you can't win", the tension will disappear immediately, and you will soon enter the normal interview state, and there may be "a sudden change in the future". One village" realm. Therefore, candidates must be careful not to be nervous during the interview.

(7) Be elegant and well-behaved

Bold and avant-garde outfits with heavy makeup, especially unconventional outfits such as men wearing rings and long hair, are not suitable and are not compatible with agency staff. If your identity is inconsistent, it will leave a very bad impression on the examiner. After the examinee is seated, try not to make small movements such as shaking legs, playing with pens, touching the head, sticking out the tongue, etc. This can easily give the examiner a childish and frivolous feeling. Generally speaking, the dress should be dignified and elegant, and can be slightly modified. Men can have their hair blow-dried and their leather shoes polished, and women can wear elegant professional makeup. In short, you should give the examiner a natural, generous and capable impression.

(8) Look directly at the examiner, neither humble nor arrogant

In the examination room, a considerable number of candidates cannot control their emotions well and tend to go to two extremes: First, they belittle themselves and feel that they are sitting down The seven examiners opposite are all knowledgeable and hold important positions, and they will be laughed at if they answer wrongly. Therefore, you are timid, hesitate to speak, and have something in your stomach but cannot "pour it out". Second, some candidates have served as student union cadres in universities, organized many activities, have strong social practice capabilities, or have held leadership positions such as managers in companies, and have led a group of people, so they are very confident. Entering the examination room, it was like entering a deserted place and sneered at the examiners. Both of these performances are undesirable and will affect the candidate's interview score. The best performance should be: looking at the examiner levelly, being polite and neither humble nor overbearing. Three mentalities should be established: First, the two sides are cooperating, not competing. The examiner's attitude toward candidates is generally friendly. His task is to select outstanding talents for state agencies, and he does not want to compete with the candidates. Therefore, candidates should not mentally determine who is strong and who is weak. , that’s not the purpose of the interview. Second, candidates are seeking a career through competition, rather than begging for a job from the examiner. The key to whether they pass the exam or not lies in their own talents and on-the-spot performance, which is not subjectively determined by the examiner. Third, the examiners come from different industries and generally have higher academic qualifications and many years of work experience. They have high theoretical levels and rich work experience. But after all, they are humans, not gods. They have their strengths and weaknesses. Maybe they may not understand some of the things you master.

(9) Dialectical analysis, multi-dimensional answer

Dialectics is the basic principle and method of philosophy. Candidates should have certain philosophical knowledge and mind. Don't fall into absolute yes or no when answering questions. You should consider both pros and cons from multiple aspects. Judging from some of the questions asked in previous interviews, the focus of the evaluation is often not on whether the candidate's answer is yes or no, or whether the candidate agrees or disagrees with the point of view, but on the degree to which the analysis and reasoning are convincing. Listen to problems and solve them dialectically, rather than simply jumping to conclusions. Sometimes you have to think from multiple angles and analyze specific situations.

(10) Think calmly and clarify your thoughts

Generally speaking, after the examiner asks a question, the candidate should think for a while and do not have to rush to answer. Even if the questions asked by the examiner are similar to the questions you have prepared in advance, do not answer the questions immediately after the examiner has finished speaking. This may give the examiner the impression that you are not answering the questions with your head, but memorizing the answers you have prepared in advance. . If it is a topic that you have never touched before, you should think calmly. A sharpened knife is a good chopper. Answering questions in a hurry may cause you to go wrong, ramble or be disorganized, and cause you to scratch your eyebrows and beard. After thinking, clarifying your ideas, grasping the key points, and answering questions in a clear-cut manner, the effect will be better.

2. Interview taboos

(1) Avoid bad words during the interview

1. Urgent question about treatment

"Your treatment "How about it?" You have to put forward conditions before you even finish the job, let alone you haven't been hired yet! It's okay to talk about remuneration and benefits, but you just have to look at the right time, usually when both parties have preliminary intentions, then put it forward tactfully.

2. Report acquaintances

“I know XX from your work unit”, “XX and I are classmates and have a very good relationship”, etc. The examiner will be disgusted by such words. If the examiner does not have a good relationship with the person you are talking about, or even has a conflict, then the consequences of your words will be even worse.

3. Improper rhetorical questions

The examiner asked: "What are your expectations regarding salary?" The candidate asked back: "How much do you plan to pay?" Such rhetorical questions are very impolite. It is easy to cause the examiner's displeasure.

4. Illogical

The examiner asked: "Please tell me a time when you failed." "I can't remember that I have failed before." If you say this, logically It doesn't make sense. Another example: "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" "I can do any job." This is also unrealistic.

5. Putting the cart before the horse

For example, at the end of an interview, the examiner asked the candidate: "Do you have any questions for us?" The candidate bowed. He started to ask: "How big is your unit? What is the recruitment ratio? What are your positions in the unit? Will you be my boss?" When participating in an interview, you must put yourself in the right position, like this candidate, He just didn't position himself correctly, and the questions he asked went beyond the scope of what should be asked, which made the examiner feel disgusted.

(2) During the interview, avoid bad habits

During the interview, some candidates ruined their image due to some informal bad habits, greatly reducing the effect of the interview. , causing failure.

Hands: This part is most prone to problems. For example, your hands are always unsteady and you are constantly busy, doing things like playing with your tie, picking your nose, stroking your hair, cracking your joints, playing with the business card handed over by the examiner, etc.

Legs: Shaking, stretching, tilting, etc. nervously, not only artificially creating a tense atmosphere, but also appearing absent-minded and quite impolite.

Eyes: Either panicked or evasive. When you should look directly, your eyes wander, giving people the impression of lacking self-confidence or hiding ulterior secrets, which can easily offend the examiner; in addition, staring at the examiner. , and it will inevitably give people a sense of oppression and lead to dissatisfaction.

Face: Either dull and rigid, or cold and lifeless, etc. How can such a zombie-like expression impress people? It must be changed quickly. A lively and moving face is very important.

OK: Your movements are unprepared, flustered, and you obviously lack self-confidence; you are slow to react and are at a loss. Not only will you devalue yourself, but the examiner will look at you as "flat".

In short, during the interview, you must get rid of these bad habits and maintain a polite, neither humble nor arrogant, generous, decent, lively and lively manner from beginning to end. Not only can this greatly enhance your own image, but it often greatly increases your chances of success.

(3) During the interview, avoid bad attitudes

Everyone who participates in the interview, no matter what your quality or level, must not forget that you are accepting the selection of the employer. The following Attitudes should be noted:

1. Avoid being arrogant and arrogant

Some candidates are among the best in the written examination and have superior conditions in all aspects, so they are arrogant and arrogant. During the interview, he was arrogant and spoke aggressively. First, when the examiner is not satisfied with his/her answers or provides well-intentioned guidance, he often makes excuses, tries hard to quibble, and refuses to admit his mistakes; second, he always wants to take the initiative in the interview and often asks the examiner some questions that have nothing to do with the interview content, such as How is the employer's housing conditions? If you consider any position, it seems that the employer has decided to hire him or her, and the interview is just about negotiating conditions; third, when asked about the work situation of the original unit, you cannot keep calm and often belittle the original unit. Leadership and work negate other people's achievements. Because excessively belittling the work of the leader of your original unit during the interview will make people think that you are unruly, difficult to lead, like to talk about others behind their backs, and have a poor cooperative spirit.

2. Self-admiration and indifferent attitude

Some candidates are usually withdrawn, indifferent to others, and worried, and they bring this personality into the interview room, and their expressions during the interview Indifferent, unable to actively cooperate with the examiner, and lacking the necessary enthusiasm and intimacy. Little do you know that the leaders of all employers hope that their staff can live in harmony, be kind to others, unite and help each other, and make people feel relaxed and happy at work, so as to improve work efficiency. Even if the candidate is usually withdrawn, he must overcome this during the interview process, otherwise the atmosphere will be dull and the answers will be mechanical and dull, and it is difficult to say that you have any hope of being selected.

(4) Avoid bad performance during the interview

1. Lack of preparation

No matter how educated you are, how deep your qualifications are, how rich your work experience is, when you are in charge When the examiner discovers that the candidate does not know much about the position he is applying for and cannot answer even the most basic questions well, the impression score will naturally be greatly reduced. Not only will the examiner feel that the candidates are poorly prepared, they may even think that they have no ambition to develop in this area. Therefore, you should be fully prepared before the interview.

2. Being late and missing appointments

Being late and missing appointments is a taboo in interviews. This will not only show that the candidate has no sense of time and responsibility, but will also make the examiner feel that the candidate has no enthusiasm for the job, and the impression score will naturally be greatly reduced. Punctuality is not only a virtue, but also something that must be done during an interview. Therefore, you should arrive 10 to 15 minutes early or on time. If you are late or absent due to important matters, be sure to call the company as soon as possible and make an appointment for another interview. In addition, if you rush to the company and have to conduct an interview before your mood is calm, your interview performance will be greatly substandard.

3. Lack of goals

During the interview, do not give the examiner the impression that you have no clear goals. Although some candidates have good other conditions, if their work has no goals, they will lack initiative and creativity, which will bring losses to the company. The examiner is more willing to hire a candidate who is inferior in all aspects, but has ambitious goals and enthusiasm.

4. Being competitive and clever

Some candidates are free and high-spirited as soon as they enter the interview room, showing that they are superior to others. Regardless of whether the examiner is willing or not, he takes the initiative to shake hands with them one by one, and then sits down calmly; he appears to be nonchalant about various questions raised by the examiner, and always likes to use "I think" when answering questions. , "I advocate" and other words at the beginning, regardless of whether they are right or wrong, they are all rhetoric. Originally I really couldn't answer some of the questions, but I thought I was smart and kept talking in random directions. I would rather miss the question than be an honest person. Doing so is not only easy to make people laugh, but also makes the examiner feel that you are complacent, perfunctory, and untrustworthy.

5. Talk too much about your predecessor’s work

No matter how good your predecessor’s job is, don’t talk too much about it. Generally speaking, you only need to explain that you have done similar things and have relevant experience, without mentioning the results of your work. If you are doing well, why should you leave? If you are doing poorly, then there must be something wrong with your personal abilities. In short, no matter how you say it, you may arouse the resentment of the examiner.

6. "Getting too close" to the examiner

Examiners with certain professional qualities are taboo about getting too close to candidates, because the relationship between the two parties during the interview will be affected if the relationship is too casual or too tense. To the examiner’s judgment. "Approximation" will also objectively prevent candidates from making a good presentation of their professional experience and skills in the short interview time. Smart candidates can cite one or two examples to praise the recruiting unit to show their interest in the company.

7. Long speech

Although the interview is about selling yourself, don’t talk endlessly. The examiner is most afraid of the candidate's long speech without ending or beginning. In fact, you only need to focus on the key points to answer the question. On the contrary, some candidates are very shy and do not know how to seize the opportunity to express themselves. No matter what questions they answer, the answers often only have one or two points, or even only answer "yes, yes, good, okay", etc. This is also undesirable. If you are timid and shy, you should practice more.

8. Not good at breaking the silence

At the beginning of the interview, the candidate is not good at breaking the silence and waits for the examiner to open the conversation. During the interview, the candidates were unwilling to take the initiative to speak due to various concerns, which resulted in a cold start in the interview. Even if he could barely break the silence, his voice and intonation were extremely stiff, making the scene even more awkward. In fact, whether before or during the interview, the candidate's proactive greeting and conversation will leave a good impression on the examiner that he is enthusiastic and good at talking.

9. Too many modal particles

Using too many modal particles or catchphrases such as "he, la, bar" will upset the examiner, which will only Let the examiner mistakenly think that you have low self-esteem and are not adequately prepared.

10. Swearing others

During the interview, scolding your current or former bosses and colleagues in front of the interviewer will not only get you no sympathy, but will only make people think you are Holding grudges, not remembering old feelings, and not knowing how to get along with others will only aggravate the examiner's resentment.

11. Lying to take credit

During an interview, lying, falsifying "history", or "taking credit" that does not belong to you, can have big or small consequences. Even if you can hide the truth now, there is no guarantee that the lie will not be exposed in the future. Therefore, during the interview, you should tell the truth. You can use your strengths and avoid weaknesses, but you cannot replace the truth with lies.

3. Misunderstandings in Interviews

Some large foreign companies even have express provisions on the circumstances of rejection of employment. For example, a Japanese company stated: "The applicant's voice is as light as a mosquito." Those who cannot express themselves clearly will not be hired; those who speak without cadence will not be hired; those who cannot understand the main point of the conversation will not be hired; those who cannot answer questions clearly and neatly during the interview will not be hired..." To sum up, at least the following two aspects must be addressed. misunderstanding.

(1) Lack of confidence

Lack of confidence is due to the fear of losing the job. Assuming that the applicant's academic ability basically meets the requirements, then lack of confidence is a manifestation of inferiority complex. Driven by this kind of psychology, its various manifestations are:

1. Speech is hesitant, the voice is as light as a mosquito, and the expression is very unnatural. I am afraid that I will make a mistake or make a fool of myself, or that I will not meet the requirements.

2. Speak hollowly and sometimes increase the volume unconsciously. It is often accompanied by small movements in expressions, gestures, and posture. His words are hollow and boring, and his excessive small gestures are cowardly expressions to cover up his inner uneasiness.

3. Deliberately pursuing appearance does not meet the requirements of the job position you seek. Job seekers only need to pay attention to dressing neatly and appropriately. It is very inappropriate for fresh graduates to wear heavy makeup or suits and leather shoes, and to compete for cadre positions in government agencies and organizations. In fact, it is a sign of inner weakness.

4. Frequently interrupt the other party during the conversation, for fear that the other party will not understand you, especially for fear that the other party will misunderstand you. You want to embolden yourself by interrupting. On the one hand, you appear impolite, and on the other hand, you are trying to cover up your lack of confidence. performance.

5. Speak submissively, only follow the other person’s thinking, and deal with all topics by just obeying and nodding. You cannot see your own subjective initiative, let alone show your own personality.

Lack of confidence manifests itself in many ways. Its general characteristics are looking forward and backward, being timid, cautious, and full of worries. Modern psychology tells us: "Except for some basic conditions, success comes from self-confidence." Only by having a calm mind, a natural attitude, and speaking truthfully can you be able to exert your knowledge and abilities normally, or even perform beyond normal and achieve success.

(2) Making things difficult for others

One of the conditions for a successful interview is to get a good rapport with the other person, but some people like to talk about topics that they think the other person is also interested in. Thinking that the other party also knows the topic is "appropriate", but the result is often the opposite. It should be noted that for both parties in the self-recommendation process, one is the guest and the other is the host. The guest must please the host, and the guest must impress the host. The guest's self-talk cannot make the host react but makes people feel bored, and its failure is inevitable. During the Warring States Period in ancient my country, Shang Yang recommended himself to the King of Qin. The first time he talked about business, he said, "The duke of filial piety is sleeping all the time, so I don't listen." The second time he talked about the way of kingship, "the duke of filial piety still didn't listen." The third time he talked about domineering, "the duke of filial piety is interested." ; The fourth time, he prepared carefully and succeeded in self-recommendation, setting off the famous "Shang Yang's Reform" movement in Chinese history.

Please also follow the principle of guest-centeredness during the interview process. The interviewer is the dominant party and determines the content and direction of the conversation. However, smart job seekers should work hard to control the other party's questions and ideas, and guide them to content and directions that are beneficial to them. At this time, the interviewer is formally the dominant party, but in fact, while trying to make the other party feel that he is still in control of the situation, the job seeker has successfully "peacefully evolved" the subject to his own position. What is emphasized is that the other party must feel that they are still in control of the situation, otherwise they will still fall into the misunderstanding of forcing others to make things difficult for them.

4. 12 "Advanced" Mistakes in Civil Servant Interviews

No one can guarantee not to make mistakes during job interviews. It’s just that smart job seekers will continue to correct their mistakes and mature. However, there are some mistakes in interviews that some very smart job seekers will inevitably make again and again. We call them "advanced" mistakes.

(1) Not good at breaking the silence

At the beginning of the interview, the candidate is not good at "breaking the ice" (English literal translation, that is, breaking the silence) and waits for the interviewer to open the conversation. During the interview, the candidates were unwilling to take the initiative to speak due to various concerns, which resulted in a cold start in the interview. Even if he could barely break the silence, his voice and intonation were extremely stiff, making the scene even more embarrassing. In fact, whether before or during the interview, the interviewer takes the initiative to greet and chat, which will leave a good impression on the interviewer that he is enthusiastic and good at talking to others.

(2) "Getting too close" to the interviewer

Interviewers with certain professional qualities are taboo about getting too close to candidates, because the relationship between the two parties during the interview will be affected if the relationship is too casual or too tense. Interviewer’s judgment. Excessive "approximation" will also objectively prevent candidates from making a good presentation of their professional experience and skills in the short interview time. Smart candidates can cite one or two well-founded things to praise the recruiting unit to show your interest in the company.

(3) Being influenced by prejudice or stereotypes

Sometimes, what you know about the interviewer or the negative evaluation of the recruiting unit before participating in the interview will affect your attitude during the interview. thinking. I mistakenly thought that the seemingly cold interviewer was either harsh or dissatisfied with the candidate, so I was very nervous. Sometimes, the interviewer is a girl who looks much younger than herself, and she starts to mutter in her heart: "How can she be qualified to interview me?" In fact, in the special procurement relationship of recruitment interview, the candidate as a Suppliers need to actively face interviewers with different styles, that is, customers. When a real salesperson faces a customer, his attitude cannot be chosen.

(4) Make impassioned speeches but fail to cite examples

When candidates talk about personal achievements, strengths, and skills, a smart interviewer will ask: "Can you give me one or two examples?" An example?" The candidate was speechless. The interviewer just believes that facts speak louder than words. In the interview, if the candidate wants to win people's trust with his so-called communication skills, problem-solving skills, teamwork skills, leadership skills, etc., he can only give examples.

(5) Lack of positive attitude

Interviewers often bring up or touch on things that make candidates embarrassed. Many people are blushing about this, or they dodge or lie and deal with it, instead of giving honest answers and positive explanations. For example, the interviewer asks: Why did you change jobs three times in five years? Some people may talk about how difficult the work is, how the superiors are not supportive, etc., instead of telling the interviewer: Although the work is difficult, they have learned a lot and matured a lot.

(6) Loss of professional demeanor

Some candidates perform well in all aspects during the interview, but once asked about their current company or previous company, they will angrily attack their boss. Or the company, even hurling abuse. In many large international companies, or in front of professional interviewers, this kind of behavior is very taboo.

(7) Not good at asking questions

Some people ask questions when they shouldn’t, such as interrupting the interviewer’s conversation and asking questions during the interview. There are also people who are not sufficiently prepared to ask questions before the interview and do not know what to say when it is their turn to ask questions. In fact, a good question is better than countless words in a resume and will impress the interviewer.

(8) Vague personal career development plans

For personal career development plans, many people only have goals and no ideas. For example, when asked "What are your career development plans in the next five years?", many people will answer "I hope to be the national sales director within five years." Candidates often feel confused if the interviewer then asks "Why?" In fact, any specific career development goal is inseparable from your assessment of your current personal skills and the rough-line skills development plan you need to prepare to be qualified for your career goals.

(9) Pretend to be perfect

Interviewers often ask: What are the weaknesses in your character? Have you ever suffered setbacks in your career? Some people will answer without hesitation: no. In fact, this kind of answer is often irresponsible to oneself. No one has no weaknesses, no one has not suffered setbacks. Only by fully recognizing one's own weaknesses and correctly understanding one's setbacks can one create a truly mature personality.

(10) Being "led into a trap"

Interviewers sometimes assess candidates' business judgment and business ethics. For example: After introducing the company's corporate culture of honesty and trustworthiness, the interviewer may simply introduce nothing and ask: "As a financial manager, if I (the general manager) ask you to evade taxes of 10 million yuan within one year, what will you do? ? "If you scratch your head and think about tax evasion strategies on the spot, or if you are full of ideas and immediately list a lot of plans, it proves that you have fallen into their trap. In fact, in almost all large international companies, compliance with laws and regulations is the most basic requirement for employee behavior.

(11) Take the initiative to inquire about salary and benefits

Some candidates will take the initiative to ask the interviewer about the salary and benefits of the position at the end of the interview. The result is that haste makes waste. Da. Interviewers with human resources expertise are taboo against this kind of behavior. In fact, if the recruiting unit is interested in a certain candidate, it will naturally ask about his salary.

(12) Not knowing how to end the interview

At the end of the interview, many job candidates will be incoherent and at a loss because of the excitement of success or the fear of failure.

In fact, at the end of the interview, as a candidate, you may wish to: express your understanding of the position; tell the interviewer enthusiastically that you are interested in the position and ask what the next step is; shake hands with the interviewer with a smile and thank you Interviewer’s reception and consideration of you