11 Tips For Standard Recruitment Interview

Your CV impresses the employer, you get the interview and now you need to score to get the English teaching job in Vietnam. The interviews can be quite scary, but the final success is due to careful preparation, likeness, and confidence.

Here are the top 11 tips that will help you do that.

1. ADD KNOWLEDGE – ADD CONFIDENCE

You have started the research process with a good portfolio, and now is the time to start placing bets: Learn more about the company’s mission functions, achievements, and milestones. You also need to read the information on social media channels in parallel to find out information about the industry, the competition and the person who will interview you. The more you know, the more confident you will be.

2. FITNESS COSTUME

The clothes you choose to wear for an interview must look professional, be comfortable and you will feel more confident. Learn about the company’s culture and how people dress before deciding what to wear (can wear a suit when interviewing at a bank, or wear casual clothes when going to an advertising agency, etc.). And remember that if you have never worn a suit and want to wear to an interview, practice a little in advance (you may feel uncomfortable and therefore you will not be comfortable). Don’t forget to polish your shoes and make sure there are no blisters on your shoes when you leave the house. Special when you have interview English teaching job in Vietnam. 

3. CAREFULLY PREPARATION FOR STARTING QUESTIONS

It is possible to bet that you will definitely have to say something to the interviewer about yourself, the reason you should be recruited and your career goals. Practice answers before but do not seem to try to memorize. Don’t just memorize the information on your CV and almost read it out when asked about yourself. It would be smart to only refer to that information because it seems like the interviewer already has a copy of that information in front of you, mention only the facts or key points when needed, and make sure you always add interesting stories about the information stated in your CV.

4.  AND READY FOR QUESTIONS

Why don’t you tell me your weaknesses? Here’s how you’ll score points with such difficult questions: Pick a weakness of yourself and cleverly turn it into a work-related strength. “I’m a bit impatient, simply because I want to get the job done on time and not interfere with the work of the team.” It’s important, to be honest, and never reply: “I don’t have any weaknesses.”

5. PREPARING FOR READY TO THE FAT

Imagine you are a kitchen utensil, so what kind of utensil would you be and why? Such questions are not frequently asked, but if so, try to be comfortable and confident when answering. Those are the questions to test your critical thinking and self-advocacy skills. Be sure to emphasize your personality when answering and make your answers fun and interesting (of course, as well.) And for questions about kitchen utensils? You might consider answering: I’m a box opener. Even though it’s not the first important kitchen utensil, it’s a necessity for every meal.

6. KNOW WHEN YOU CAN DELAY

If you don’t have the answer and feel a bit frightened, take a deep breath and ask confidently and calmly if you can answer this question later. Avoid rambling and don’t let your anxiety show. It’s better to be confident with some (easier) questions and then return to difficult questions. (Who knows, maybe the interviewer will forget about asking again!) However, be warned: Don’t rely too much on this trip and only ask for delay when absolutely necessary; If the request is delayed too many times it can make you look unprepared.

7. BE HONESTY

There is nothing to worry about the times of unemployment or round-trip work mentioned in your CV. After all, you have an interview, which means they like your profile and want to know more information. Be honest and articulate what you have learned during those interruption periods (for whatever reason) and what you will achieve in the English teaching job you are applying for; Even a period of unemployment can become an advantage if you use that time to somehow improve yourself and actively find work.

8. AVOID THE FOLLOWING

Don’t be late, be rude or defame your former boss or colleague. Lying, sharing too much, joking at the wrong time or trying to steal words are other “great” ways to make a bad impression. Eating an onion sandwich on a poppy seed cake just before the interview could have the same “effect”. If you arrive on time, look elegant, have fun and be sociable, pretty sure you’ll get off to a good start.

9. ALWAYS ALWAYS (ALWAYS) PREPARING A QUESTION

Asking questions is a simple way that you should never ignore to show your critical thinking, such as “Is there any reason I am not accepted?”. If you see any expression of doubt or hesitation on the part of the interviewer, this is your chance to clarify the job requirements and provide more information about yourself.

10. REALITY, ASK AN INTELLIGENTLY.

Introduce your question with some personal and gentle information with an arrow that hits two targets: “I taught literacy to my children at the summer camp. Is my role appropriate for me to participate in community projects? ”

11. UNDERSTANDING AS A MASTER

Last but not least, always end by sending an email or a letter to thank the interviewer for giving you the opportunity. It is a good opportunity to reiterate that you are a suitable candidate and that it is great to meet people. Write short, sweet and friendly, and remember to send it within 24 hours of your interview.

Good luck! I hope that you will succeed!