If you’re someone who immediately answers “no” when asked if you have any questions, it’s time you break the habit. Being a little more curious can help you land that dream job.

By Nabilah Husna A. Rahman

Three days before the actual job interview, you’ve already researched the company in detail, rehearsed your astute response to the basic opening question (“So, tell me more about yourself.”) and chosen The Outfit. Now, leave it up to fate – or rather, the hiring managers – and maybe utter a prayer or two.

Over-preparation for a big interview is a distinguishing trait of most novice jobseekers. Most hasten to anticipate possible questions and expect the far too unexpected. Some candidates are articulate when it comes to overtly marketing themselves. But when posed with two simple words – ‘Any questions?’ – they stare, flummoxed.

It’s time to evict the assumption that there is nothing wrong with being completely bereft of doubts and queries during the interview. The truth is, there are some things that no amount of homework can help you find out. Asking questions indicates your level of interest in the company and the position you’re applying for, or lack thereof.

Here are 10 pertinent questions you can ask at a job interview, to show that finding a good fit is as important to you as it is to your recruiters.

Here’s what usually happens at an interview: You enter the room, answer some questions, talk about yourself, smile, and leave. Sounds simple? Unfortunately, that is hardly ever the case.

By Azhar Jalil

Job interviews are an entrenched part of the hiring process and considered the key step for deciding which candidate is best suited for a particular position.

At the same time, however, job interviews are also often highly subjective. Interviewers, being human, are naturally biased and thus discriminatory, whether explicitly or not. Also, interviews are frequently unstructured and therefore rather limited in terms of comparing candidates objectively.

Moreover, traditional face-to-face interviews demand substantial resources from employers but do not always effectively forecast a candidate’s actual working performance.

These factors have caused employers to take up alternative interview methods which are more valuable as predictive tools, so as to better assess potential hires in a more effective and holistic manner.

Create the right first impression, establish rapport with the interviewer, and the rest may be straightforward.

You have all the qualifications and work experiences that the new job asks for. You are more enthusiastic, responsible and capable than charity fundraisers. You don’t smoke or swear or cheat on your girlfriend and past employers. What more can a job interviewer want?

Yet after the first interview session, there’s complete silence from the company until you finally call and they tell you the job has already been filled.

What went wrong for you?

A successful interview is not only dependent on what you did right, but also on what you avoid doing as well. Read on to find out what are the mistakes you should not be making.
By Leona Ang

Most people are focused on doing everything right in an interview. They research and ask around for tips on how to handle an interview. Sometimes, in the fervent spirit of doing everything right, you might end up doing the wrong thing. Hence, while finding out what needs to be done, you should also take note on what to avoid in order to increase the chance of a successful interview. Here is a list of things to look out for!

Here’s what usually happens at an interview: You enter the room, answer some questions, talk about yourself, smile, and leave. Sounds simple? Not quite.

by Azhar Jalil

Job interviews are an entrenched part of the hiring process and are viewed as the key step in deciding on which candidate is best suited for a position...

Everyone knows how nerve-wracking a job interview can be but not everyone knows the common mistakes to avoid.

By Candice Chan

To talk or not to talk, that is the question. What do employers want to hear from you in an interview? Read on to find out what you should (and should not) say during interviews.

By Joanna Teo

Hey, you got yourself an interview? That’s great! You’ve taken your first step into the working world. But before you start hugging yourself and giving ‘high fives’, remember that you are only half way there. The real challenge is to get hired!

By Joshua Rayan

The Singapore job market has been rather soft and employers have been getting overwhelming response for their job advertisements. To narrow the pool of applicants to be invited for face-to-face interviews, recruiters use phone interviews as a second round of screening candidates.

BY CHRISTINA KHOO

To most people, an interview is an interview. There is nothing more to it. In actual fact, there are various types of interviews that are used by employers. Having a deeper understanding of the various types of interviews, what they are for and how to perform well in them will be key to securing a job offer.

BY LIM DER SHING