Practical advice to succeed at your interview in Cameroon

 

                An interview is the last step to getting your job. There is no standard procedure for an interview because there are almost as many types of interviews as there are job offers. But this is your ticket to obtaining the job, therefore you have to adequately prepare yourself to ensure that all goes well. Here are some advice to guide you.

Note

 You may be thinking these points are not important but let me tell you that due to that Cameroon’s population is made up of many unemployed employable people, people who have great CV’s and have experience but still lack jobs. Therefore, the interviewer will look for the list possible means to deem you unfit for the job offer.

Before the Interview.

-          Dress conveniently, that is put on dresses that reflect the standard and nature of the job you are seeking

-          Reach the place of appointment 10-15 minutes before the interview

-          Find out in advance how long it will take to get to the place of the interview in order to avoid surprises in your transportation to the place of interview.

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During the interview

-          The first impression on both sides is very important, proper attire and punctuality will put the other party in a positive frame of mind.

-          Know how to introduce yourself to the interviewer (first your name, sore name) and also give a Frank Handshake (Don’t look else ware when making a handshake)

-          Wait for the recruiter to offer his/her hand for a hand shake. Also, wait for him/her to offer you a seat.

-          On the chair, you should seat up with your back against the back of the seat and do not put your documents on the interviewer’s desk.

-          Full knowledge of your CV is vital, since it will be the bases of your discursion during the interview

-          The interviewer will ask professional and personal questions, in order to establish compatibility between you and the job offered by the company.

-          Be yourself, that is be natural and sincere.

-          Pay attention to what the interviewer says and avoid asking him/her to repeat him/her self

-          You may take notes without focusing too much on your note book.

-          Look at your interviewer in the eyes but do not stare at him/her.

-          When answering a question, be brief and concise.

-          When answering a question, use “I” rather than “someone”, “the said”, “people said”

-          Never end an interview without finding out who will contact the other, when and how.

-          Once the interview has been concluded, leave immediately after greeting the interviewer politely

After the interview

-          If you don’t receive a reply from the company within the agreed time limits, you can contact the for more information.

-          Do not harass the recruitment services.

-          Discuss Salary, Office hours and social advantages only after you have been offered the job.

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