The next sction of the interview will focus on YOU

The questions will focus on YOU as a person and will be asked to ascertain your personal qualities, skill set and attributes.

This is your opportunity to really shine

The first question will be fairly general: Tell me about yourself

You should outline your background, educational achievements, goals and aspirations.  Be as clear, succinct and articulate as you can.

Personal attributes of

• Ability to sell
• Good raport building skills
• Highly organized
• Good planning skills
• Good communicator
• Highly self motivated
• Highly driven
• Thrive on a challenge
• Enthusiastic
• Friendly
• Fast learner

These are the attributes the interviewer is looking for.

How would your friends describe you?

This is a common question which allows the interviewer to see what you think of yourself through someone else’s eyes.  It is a clever question.

The ideal answers are:

• Friendly
• Outgoing
• Charming
• Loyal
• Highly organized
• Practical
• Team player

What do you think of your present boss?

Always be POSITIVE!  A typical answer might be: I am very lucky in my present boss.  He/she is firm but fair, demanding but realistic, and above all encouraging and supportive.  He/she is a great leader.

Name three things you like doing

• Interacting with people
• Organizing my day myself
• Achieving targets on a daily basis

Always remember the golden rule of interviews: Never say anything that is not documented on your CV and cannot be substantiated.

Good luck with those intervews!

Enter the room with confidence!

The interviewer wants to meet you, wants to talk to you and you are there to sell yourself, promote yourself and talk about your favorite subject – YOU!

There are a couple of rules and guidelines:

1.  Offer a firm handshake

2. Remember their names

3. Wait to be invited to sit down

4. Maintain good eye contact – sincere but not staring

5. Be professional and confident

6.  Be enthusiatic and friendly

7.  If offered a glass of water – take it.  It will staedy the nerves

8.  Remember to breathe!!

9.  Never say anything that is not on your CV and cannot be substantiated

10.  When invited to ask questions ask questions that show you have thought about the job and the company

Good suggested examples:    Why does the vacancy exist? How many reps in the company?  How many reps in my team?  What is the exact territory?

Above all ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE!  You are there to talk about YOU - your favorite topic of conversation!

Good Luck!