Avoid these Interview Pitfalls
Often, how candidates behave during an interview is viewed as a barometer of how they will perform if hired.# d0 e+ z: ?$ h3 F& a& X5 Z# ? v
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For jobseekers, the interview is both an opportunity and a challenge. Nearly one-third (32 percent) of chief financial officers surveyed recently said applicants make more missteps at this stage of the hiring process than at any other. Twenty-one percent of executives polled believe the greatest number of errors occur on CVs. * E* {4 ]% P: }2 ^$ Z
4 J4 H6 Q% \ F& Y. M1 h1 ?Not knowing enough about the company or position
& h4 v' p# }0 a' D4 b( a0 LDsplaying a poor attitude
- `) S' O. a8 ?$ c4 @8 _0 ^Inquiring about compensation prematurely
5 j' K$ g" T5 y7 C) VAll of the above can leave a negative impression with hiring managers. For jobseekers, the interview represents a time to shine. Thorough preparation - including researching the employer, rehearsing responses to common questions and understanding appropriate topics to discuss - is the key to avoiding potential pitfalls.
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Often, how candidates behave during an interview is viewed as a barometer of how they will perform if hired. This is particularly true for accounting professionals, who must be able to present complex data and concepts to senior executives, clients and colleagues in other departments, many of whom may not have financial backgrounds. ; {" U8 A5 [8 t0 X( a1 S
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By effectively delivering information in a challenging situation such as the job interview, accountants can prove they possess the communication skills required to be successful.
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Practicing with a trusted colleague before the interview can help candidates ensure they are prepared. The same approach applies when writing a CV. The most fail-safe method for ensuring all application materials are error-free is to have a friend or family member review them before they are submitted.
