Final Round Interview Tips
Once a job applicant has reached the final round of interviews, he should expect the questions to be a little more in depth. Not only will the interviewer likely ask more specifics about the applicant's skills, but she might also delve deeper into the applicant's character to find out if he will mix well with current employees.
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Preparation
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Understand going into the interview that there are certain things that you will be evaluated on. The more you can do to prepare in these areas, the better the interview is likely to go.
Research the organization and do a self-evaluation to determine how you will fit within the organization. Read the organization's mission statement and think about how it applies to your own goals. Be prepared to speak about this during the final interview.
Tips
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Interviewers will seek to find a fatal flaw within candidates during the final round of interviews. For example, if an interviewer reasons that you are not a self-starter and you are interviewing for a position that requires you to work with little supervision, they may hesitate to hire you because they may feel that you could slack off on the job. Before the interview, think about each area that could cause concern and how you can address them.
Most of all, however, potential employers are looking for something within you that makes them feel that you will be a good hire. If you have made it to the second interview, realize that the employer wants to like you. Now it is just a matter of you giving them a reason to.
While a first-round interview might focus on broad aspects of the job. the final round interview will include questions about your specific knowledge of the organization and trends in the industry.
In addition to answering the questions in the right way during the final interview, you should also tactfully ask the right questions of your own in the final interview.
During the first-round interview, you should have asked about such issues as the types of projects you will be working on, the size of the team you will be working with and general goals. In the second-round interview you should focus on questions that are more specific to your career path. Ask about how your performance would be measured if you were to be hired, and if there is room for advancement within the position.
Discuss items such as compensation and benefits in a general way. If the company offers you a job, you can discuss these items in more detail before you accept the position.
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