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AzimScot · Newbie Joined: 27 Nov 2006 Posts: 4 Career Advice: +0/-0

Hi,

I need some advice on how a internal interview is done while working for the company doing the same role with a few differences?

Thanks.

bereanmh · Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:18 pm Post subject:

I can't say that I know for sure. From my end I would approach it the same as any other interview.

I would guess that the conversation may be a little less formal. It depends on whether you know the person who will be interviewing you.

kawn · New User Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 9 Career Advice: +0/-0

It's very situational sometimes you get interviewed while they interview people outside the company as well. I doubt that it's only people within the company they probably wanna see how you've expanded as a individual while contributing to the company. Brainstorm some ways in which you've positively affected the organization lately. If you want more help I could send you a short article '10 Sins of Interviewing' it holds some key information that could potentially get you the job you want. It's completely free just message me for any questions.

Good luck!

Michael06 · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 5:58 am Post subject:

Hi,

Certain jobs in life would require following a basic parameter but if you stick by the simplest and most decent of job interview tips, there is no denying that you will create an ever lasting impression. One of the very first things that people notice about you when you come to a job is your grooming. So never underestimate this aspect of your appearance when days before you are heading for the job interview.

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downrollings · Newbie Joined: 17 Jun 2009 Posts: 4 Career Advice: +0/-0

Interviews are often stressful - even for job seekers who have interviewed many times. Interviewing can be even more stressful when you are expected to eat and talk at the same time. One of the reasons employers take job candidates out to lunch or dinner is to evaluate their social skills and to see if they can handle themselves gracefully under pressure.

mikeyj · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 3:06 pm Post subject:

An internal interview stands apart from the other types of interview you could face. Its all about climbing the ladder, without changing the wall it is up against.

If you are preparing for such an interview you see your future growth as linked to that of the organisation you are in. First off, that’s a great thing. Many people waste their careers, and lives in organisations that don’t fit them, so finding the right match for you is no mean feat.

There are some key things that make the internal interview different:

You know the real deal!
You know the reality of the job you are going for, and that counts for a lot. In most job hunts, candidates are limited to basing their interview preparation on the information they can gather from the job advertisement. This isn’t usually much to go on.

In this situation you know the company, why the position is available and what challenges you will face in the role. Plus, you have a warts and all picture of what the job is all about. You know what you need to know to decide if the role is really right for you.

You know the type of interview you will face
Or at least you should. Being on the inside gives you access to all kinds of useful job interview information, so make the most of it. Find out all you can about the role requirements. This will really help you to give a great interview performance, as you know just what is required.

You may know your competition for the role
It’s likely that you may know the people you are up against, and what they offer. This could be an uncomfortable situation. However you should never be allow yourself to feel intimidated by what you think you know of your competition. You are being interviewed because they believe you have what it takes to do the job.

The challenges you face
They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and they aren’t wrong. One of the biggest challenges you face in an internal interview is that the interviewer knows you (or at least they think they do).
This means there can be baggage around their perception of you and your capabilities. Of course I’m sure all of this is good, but if by some chance there are any doubts you will have to work to overcome any negative perceptions of you.

People get comfortable with what they know and they like to categorise others into boxes. Their existing impression of you could act as a kind of glass ceiling.

You job is to bridge the gap between what they think they know of you and where you need to be. Here’s how:

Be ready
Mine your sources. As i said, you have access to the job interview information you need. Use it to explore the position from every angle. Draw as detailed a picture as possible of what they are looking for; then be it.

Make the most of your inside knowledge
You’re an insider. You have access to information and knowledge an external candidate could only dream of. Plus you know how to get hold of the things you don’t know.

You have access to people in your (future) team, and information about their work. You can also get insight from the person exiting the role, perhaps in an informational interview.

You know and understand the company culture, and you understand what is important to success within the organisation and what it takes to fit in.

Get a champion
You need someone on the inside to champion your cause. Get to know the people of influence. Who will be interviewing? Who are the people on the team you want to join? They will all have their input as to who gets the job. Make sure their input about you is positive. Get this right and the interview itself can become almost a formality. Fair? Perhaps not, but I’ve seen it done and it’s one of the fundamentals; people do business with people they like, and the same goes for who they choose to hire.

Show your enthusiasm
Let them know you want the job; this is your big chance and you want it. Sometimes your enthusiasm really can be the difference. Be prepared, do your research, and don’t be afraid to let them know you want the job.

Dress for the job you want
If you want the part, you better look the part. And not just on the day of the interview. Remember the perception of you is constantly being shaped. Look like a person who is ready to take the next step up- not just in terms of your dress, but the way you carry yourself. Look and sound as though you are ready for bigger things and you will find bigger things come to you. Very Happy

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