the job interview

If all goes well, the job interview will follow! This is the most important part of the application process. Above all, the interviewer will sound out your motivation. Can you do the job, do you want to, and will you fit in? The most important rule to remember is: be yourself! Both sides hope it will turn out well. You’re looking for a job, and the business is looking for an employee...

who knows, wins
knowledge is power
It can be useful to find out more about the business and the position. You can gather together documentation via the library or the Internet, or make a discreet phone call. You can also phone to ask for feedback after the interview. The advantages of this are that you come across as a motivated, active person! But don’t be too pushy.

what should you say and how should you say it?
a few practical tips

What to say
Be honest and complete. Be concrete, back up your claims with examples. Don’t hesitate to ask questions. For example, “Was my answer clear?” “How does the rest of the recruitment procedure work?"

How to say it
Pay attention to your voice, your tone and the fluency of your speech. A few tips: wait a few seconds before answering the question. Speak slowly. Always maintain eye contact with your interviewer.

your body talks too
what your appearance says
Even before you’ve made an unforgettable impression verbally, you will inevitably be judged on your non-verbal communication. Your manner of greeting, your clothes and your posture help determine the picture that is formed of you.

for fresh graduates
First, think hard about what you want, both now as well as in five years from now. What are you good at? What is important to you in a job? What kind of environment do you feel comfortable in? How much commuting time are you willing to put up with? This will increase your application's chances of being successful.

All questions are answered? Then comes the time to prepare your application documents!

Your application documents should consist of CV and cover letter.