The Interview Process
We all know the importance of first impressions in interviews. Learn some do’s, some don’ts and some top tips from experienced professionals. You need to make the interview the best possible snapshot of yourself. You will never know which interview questions will come at you, but you can prepare with typical and ‘most asked’ questions and prepare to lead with your best discussion topics. Understand how to sell yourself effectively in business meetings and ‘be the best you’.
Interview nerves are normal but with preparation you will build confidence. You should make your interview relevant to the current market and show your industry interests. Keep up to date on the current financial news and have one or two finance topic areas to lead into. Use examples of a company which is of interest to you. Know the stock price. Understand the company background, the effects of Fintech and the current economic climate on the company.
Using your LinkedIn account, you can conduct your own research into the company you are applying to, and the recruiting manager, so that you can go into your interview feeling as prepared as possible. Use this research to prepare questions for the employer at the end of the interview. Interviews are important not just for the employer to find out more about you but also for you to find out more about them. Having a couple of good questions to ask gives a great opportunity for you to dig deeper about the role and the organisation. Establish if the company is a good fit for you and if you can see yourself there for the medium or longer term. This is also where you get the chance to leave them with a good lasting impression at the end of the interview.
Salary negotiation can often be an awkward discussion, but it is important for anyone. As a student in your first job you want to show willingness and understand that careers normally begin at the bottom. Remember that everyone, even CEO’s, started their career somewhere. Find out more about compensation discussions and how to negotiate salary effectively.
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