Interview Techniques

Research
Prepare yourself in advance by conducting some basic  research before going to the interview. Start with a company's website where  you can find information on their history, businesses and associated  operations. You should also research the company's competitors and industry  news/trends on the Internet.

Other Information Sources
Call the  company and ask them to send brochures containing company information, annual reports, and other pamphlets that may provide more information
Read quality newspapers and business magazines as another way to obtain up-to-date  company information and market trends

Prepare Your Own Questions Beforehand
Interviews are a good opportunity for you to find out more  about the company. If you don't have any questions to ask about the company, it  gives the impression that you are not interested in the company, and therefore  not interested in the role. Some good questions to ask include:
How would  you describe the company's culture and work environment?
What kind  of ongoing training is available?
What  direction is the company going over the next few years?
What Kind of Questions Will Be Asked?
If the interviewer is good, you will be asked questions that  allow you to highlight your abilities and achievements. Make sure you explain  how you can contribute to the company's success.

Be prepared to answer frequently asked questions, such as  questions concerning your career path and aspirations.

Frequently asked questions
Please tell  me about yourself.
Please  discuss your past jobs and explain why you chose this career path.
What are  your strengths?
How have  you been able to apply your strengths in a job?
What are  your weaknesses?
How do  these affect your work?
Have you  ever come across any difficulties in your life/work?
How did you  overcome this/these?
What can  you contribute to the company?
Are you a  team player? A team leader?
Are you  proactive?

Try not to answer questions with simple yes/no answers. Be  more expressive and turn your negative points into positive ones (e.g.  sometimes I do not work well under extreme pressure, but I overcome this by  good time management and prioritizing tasks).

You should possess a basic knowledge of your industry and be  well prepared for any technical questions that may be asked during the  interview. The most important thing is to relax and enjoy the interview.

Closing the Interview
It is very important that you show you are interested in the  job and indicate that you wish to take the next step, which might be another  round of interviews.<br />
1. What is the  next step? Make sure that the company is interested in you as well.<br />
2. If the  company asks you if you are interested in the job, make sure you answer  “yes”, even if you are not sure.
3. Show your  appreciation to the person who took time to interview you. It is the last  chance for you to present yourself. The impression that you leave at the end of  the interview is just as important as the one you give at the beginning