job interview

[moogman]

i have a interview for a job in the next 2 days and i want to know what sort of questions they will ask?ex "what do you think you can bring to the job" ect. its for a county council in an arts and craft centre ..whats the best sort of answer for these questions?and what will they ask in relation to the job.?

[dancecaller]

You don't say if it's an arty-crafty job, or admin.
You can't predict what they will ask, all you can do is think about what your selling points are, and use the opportunities they give you to geet them across.
Think how your past experience fits you for the job (craft skills/ people skills/ office skills )
If it's a craft job maybe you could take a portfolio (or photo's of your work)
Best of luck

[dancecaller]

A friend of mine went for a teaching job, and met the other candidates.
At the end of the interview they asked her "which of the candidates do you think would be best for the job?"
She was mentally weighing up the others when she realised the answer had to be "ME...because....".
If they five you a chance to sell yourself, take it.
If they ask "what are your weak points?" it's more of a problem, you don't want to sound arrogant, but you don't want to admit to major shortcomings. I suppose if you could turn it round to something positive.."I didn't get GCSE maths at school, but I'm taking evening classes"

[moogman]

sorry i did'nt say what tipe of job it is..its helping to run the arts and crafts centre..thanks for the advice..

[Sammy Snake]

Look at the job description or person specification you should have been sent with the application form. Whatever they are asking for on there, think of some examples.

For example, if they ask for someone with good communication skills, think of a recent senario you have been in where you can demonstrate that you have this particular skill.

[kwicky]

The interviews I have been to have always involved the CV you have presented. They will expand on each detail to verify your answers and look for untruths. They will then try to assess your suitability for the job which in your case will be working with others. They will put some judgement on your personality.
The most important part of the interview is during the first few minutes. Therefore project yourself during this time. If done later your CV will propably be on its way to the refuse bin.