Interviews

Interviews

The face-to-face meeting with someone from the company is a critical element of the hiring process. At CorGTA we have developed a number of suggestions that can help you present yourself as a solid candidate.

Generally we will work with the applicant to hone those skills and diminish any anxiety over an interview. We will meet with you in person, over Skype, or through the telephone. The person’s “homework: will include:

Behavioral Interviews

These are questions that a prospective employer will ask interviewees to offer specific examples of how they handled a scenario in the past. This is used to decide how the candidate would handle a similar situation in the future. They questions can be detailed and probing. There are some guidelines we would like to offer.

Dressing for the Interview

Creating a positive impact is important in the interview process. Not all companies expect you to wear a suit to the interview, but if you have any doubts, be conservative. Although you may be told it is “casual Friday” and the interviewer will be wearing jeans, it is not particularly acceptable for the applicant to do the same.

Video Interviews

It is significantly more common to interview over video platforms like Skype and FaceTime. This should be treated like any other face-to-face meetings. There are some things to keep in mind.