Introduction

The job interview is a tool of its ownrecruitment process and

staff selectionwhich consists of a verbal questioning that is asked to
a candidate or applicant for a job position in order to determine if he/she is
suitable for that position.

This is based on asking open-ended questions that allow us to obtain

applicant information that helps us determine if they meet the requirements
necessary for the position, if they fit the culture or the environment of the company and,
ultimately, if he is the most suitable for the position.
 Objectives for the company:

To know how suitable the candidate is for the vacancy and if the information they provided
his/her resume is truthful.

Observe the attitudes and behaviors of the interviewed person.

Contrast whether the profile and knowledge of the interviewee fit the
functions to be performed.

Objectives of the interviewee:

Demonstrate that you want and can develop the functions of the vacancy to which you
has presented.

Get to know the company more deeply and the minor details of the position.
company offers.

Make a good impression on the interviewer both professionally and personally.

 Theoretical Framework

The job interview appears as the most commonly used (Muchinsky, 1986; Levy-
Leboyer, 1990), far above, by far, the rest (references, tests,
evaluation centers, biographical data, graphology.

The job interview is the definitive phase in any process of

search foremploymentor exchange [Link] the previous steps such as the
take ofinformationpreparation, sending of the cover letter and follow-up
ofCurriculum Vitaethey have been aimed at achieving a selection interview
with thecompanyIt is the time for personal contact, where in a way
individual and direct, the interviewee has the opportunity to convince the interviewer of
that he is the ideal person for the position. "We have a lot at stake in a short time."

A job interview is a key activity in the selection process.

personal. The best are chosen, as is logical, and the best for the
successful companies are those that not only know, but also know how to be and do. In the...

small companies, the interviewers are usually not specialists in the

staff selection, they are looking for people, only, who know how to do, for what,
personal chemistry between the interviewer and the interviewee can influence it, even to the extent that it

one can impress by doing something that we know how to do well; on the other hand, in the

big companies or in personnel consulting, the interviewer is usually a

expert in human resources, where we will only obtain the position if we are the
suitable candidate that the company is looking for. In any case, we should convey
cordiality, honesty, affinity, and our personal worth.

Tips to Ace a Job Interview

Before the Interview

Know all you can about the company

Study your skills, your experience, and your education.

Bring the resume and know it perfectly, as they will base themselves on it.
 Make a list of your weaknesses and prepare arguments for
to defend them

If you are summoned in writing, the correct thing to do is to call to confirm your attendance.

Don't show up with sunglasses.

Check your appearance (avoid flashy clothing; well dressed, clean and
shaving

Go alone

Arrive early (5 minutes before)

During the Interview

Create a good impression. First impressions are very important.

Many entrepreneurs believe that after seeing someone walk through the door
candidate, observe the way to shake hands and sit down, they are capable of deciding
about your worth

Good afternoon, Sir.

Ruiz

Sit up straight, neither on the edge of the chair (insecurity) nor slouched.
(lack of respect)

Don't be the first to extend your hand.

Greet with a handshake and smile, looking into their eyes.

Don't sit down until they tell you to.

Do not tutor if they do not indicate it to you.

Be attentive and friendly

Avoid getting nervous and gestures that indicate it, like biting your nails.
nails, tapping the pen on the table, fidgeting in your seat...

No fumes
 Do not interrupt

Look the interviewer in the eyes, but without intimidating.

Let him take the initiative

Do not talk too much, nor too little.

Watch your language

Don't be aggressive or sensitive.

Don't get too close to him

Don't put your elbows on the interviewer's table.

Don't cross your arms, it may seem like you're being defensive.

If they offer you a drink, you can accept but make sure it is not alcoholic.

Think before answering

Respond clearly and briefly.

Always tell the truth

If you are asked about yourself, emphasize your education, experience and
result of your work

Don't use complicated words.

Don't respond with evasions or doubts, nor with monosyllables.

Don't wait too long to respond, it could seem like a symptom of

distraction

Do not use absolute expressions like 'always' or 'never', nor use clichés.
["I mean","this","well"]

Show enthusiasm for the work, but do not beg for it.

Don't speak badly about the companies you have worked for.

Do not refuse to answer questions

 If they ask you questions like: if they go on a trip with their boyfriend/girlfriend, what

Do they ask for one or two rooms?; respond that in your opinion that matter is
irrelevant to deduce your suitability for the position you are applying for. Say it with

seriousness but not with aggression. These questions evaluate your control
emotional

Think positively

Don't ask for the position as if it were a charity.

Don't say that you terribly need the job.

No criticism of past entrepreneurs

Example: Don't say, 'I just finished my studies and I have no experience.'
professional" focused in another way the correct response would be "I am
available to work and willing to put into practice all the
knowledge that I have acquired in my studies.

Express your gratitude

After the Interview

Analyze the results, note strengths and weaknesses... it might help you for a
second interview or for upcoming interviews at other companies.

Possible questions that may be asked during the interview

Personality

Tell me about yourself

Tell me an anecdote from your life in which you successfully solved a problem.

problematic situation

What does the company gain by hiring you instead of another candidate? What?
What differential element do you contribute?
If you were the one in charge of making this selection and I were the candidate,
What qualities would you like me to have?

Do you like working with people or do you prefer working alone?

Do you consider yourself a leader or a follower? Why?

What was the most important decision you made in the past?

Define yourself with five qualifying adjectives. Justify them.

What have you learned from your mistakes?

Do you finish what you start?

Training

Why did you study architecture, law, economics.........?

How did you decide to study.............? What other careers attracted you?

Who had the most influence on you when choosing your career?

Which subjects did you like the most/least and in which ones did you get grades?

best/worst grades?

To what extent are your grades due to your personal effort and in
what measures your intelligence?

What changes would you have introduced in the curriculum of your Faculty or
School, if you could have?

What was the most rewarding experience during your life as a student?

Do you plan to continue or expand your studies in any way?

Previous work

Tell me about your activities aside from your studies.

Did you do any 'student' work (classes, summer jobs, of

practices...)?
 What did you learn during your previous jobs? What functions
What role were you performing? How much were you earning?

Did you have to supervise someone's work?

Which of your previous jobs did you like the most/least? Why?

What is your most creative project or solution?

How did you get along with your colleagues, with your bosses, with your ...

subordinates?

What was the most unpleasant situation you found yourself in? How did you handle it?

front?

Describe el mejor jefe que hayas tenido. Y el peor

Describe a typical day at your previous job.

How did you get that job, that internship...?

Employment

What do you know about our company?

What attracts you to her?

What work environment do you prefer?

Do you prefer a predictable job or a changing job?

What kind of relationships do you think should exist between a boss and their collaborator?

immediate?

Would you be willing to move to another city, another country, or to travel?

frequently?

Do you have any geographical preference?

What do you think could be the greatest difficulty for you in transitioning from life as

student to the work life?

Which department (marketing, finance, production, commercial...) do you
attracts more?

What are your strengths and weaknesses for this position?

What do you see yourself doing in five or ten years?

What are your long-term goals? How do you think you will be able to
achieve them?

How did you find out about the existence of this position?

Why do you think you will succeed in this job?

What type of boss would you like to work with?

And what kind of boss do you think you would end up clashing with?

Would you be willing to take a training course provided by the

company, before being hired?

Private life

Who do you live with?

What does your family do?

Do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend - wife/husband? What do they think about this job?

What do you do in your free time?

What are your favorite hobbies?

 Conclusions

The opinion given by some readers or by the interviewers themselves,

who can gather the information or the main ideas or simply
express your personal opinion.

The object clearly does not benefit society, as something is consented.

contrary to health and nature, but which can conversely
function as a medication.
Annexes