I
would like to know if the interview is extended you by the Employer
directly, or if you are being interviewed by a recruiting firm. That
would make some difference for the purpose of the interview, but not on
the dressing.
For what concerns attire,
I believe that wearing a suit is not overdoing. I like to believe that
is better to be overdressed for the occasion than under-dressed for the
occasion.
For what concerns pay,
Here is where there is a difference.
In case you interview with the Employer directly, you can try to explain
that you are willing to negotiate. Ask them what they have in mind, but
if you can try to explain that you will be interested in discussing the
details once a final offer is on the table.
HOWEVER, this depends with whom you are talking during the interview. If
you are being interviewed by HR, then do your homework, and try to find
information about what is the average pay for that position IN YOUR
AREA, and possibly in at the specific company. Also you want a number
that makes sense to the business but does not make you miserable and
unhappy. If you are being interviewed by the hiring manager, then that
question is in general something the could be happy with an answer such
as "willing to negotiate". since they are about you fitting with the
environment, and your technical skills.
If you are being interviewed by a recruiter, then all they want to know
is what pay are you willing to accept. they interested in the lowest
number you can be made available, In general, with a recruiter if you
can name a range (between a<pay<b; where a,b are constant) then
you would have answered their question.
For what concerns the kind of questions they will ask you,
If the company uses a very traditional approach, they will ask you the
questions that are floating around since the 1950s. Tell me about
yourself, where would you see yourself in five years, what is your
greatest weakness, etc.
If they are up to date with the hiring process, they will try to have a
conversation with you about work, ethics, and maybe some fun too.
I believe that it is far more likely to be asked the 1950s question
because they have to put in less work, and reading a script is easier
especially at entry level. Do some research on it, and what they want to
find out about you through the "canned" questions, and you will be
fine!
Best of luck with your upcoming interview, do your best and you will be fine!!
Oh! something important I wanted to say but this did not fit anywhere.
If you do not know much about at-will employment, get up to speed as
fast as possible. Also, keep in mind that when you sign anything, courts
will be holding your signature as valid during a trial --hopefully you
will never need it.
Try to understand what you are signing --especially if you are signing
away your rights to vacations, overtime, intellectual property. Pay
special attention to non-compete agreement (in general they will prevent
you from working in a given field for a number of months/years and are
binding).
You can take copy of what you signed and consult an attorney in case you
signed something you did not fully understand. I'm not sure what good
will it be after signing, but you may try to work out a solution, At
least you know what you agreed too!
Best!
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