The Process of Getting a Job Interview

The Process of Getting a Job Interview

At this stage of the application process, providing references is not a smart idea. It is much more suitable to provide references during the interview stage, but even during this stage, do not provide references unless they specifically ask for them. Always have them readily available during the interview, both in case they ask and whether or not they do.

If they can read your resume and check your references and decide not to interview or hire you based on that information, then you have done a great disservice to yourself and should avoid offering references when you are still in the resume stage. You need to interact with people (land interviews), so get out there. You should give them your résumé, but your references shouldn't be given out unless they specifically ask for them.

When asked for references, the majority of candidates provide their names, addresses, and phone numbers. It is strongly recommended that this not be done. The fact that the interviewer needs to make a phone call to get the reference is an annoyance for them. And despite the fact that you believe you are aware of what others may be thinking about you, the reality is that you are not.

It's possible that the people being called as references are out of the office or on vacation. Since you last checked their availability, they may have left the company, been terminated from their position, or been laid off.

Therefore, it is strongly recommended that only written references be used. Have the individual who is providing the written reference about you place it on the letterhead of the firm or organization so that it appears official, and then have them sign it. If the person providing the reference is unwilling to place it on corporate letterhead because doing so would violate company policy, then you should request that they use a blank sheet of paper instead. 

At the very bottom of the letter, they can still write their name, their position in the company, and the name of the company. In most cases, the information contained in written references is accepted without question. When a written reference is provided, a phone call is frequently made solely to check job information.

Many candidates are under the impression that written references must come from either the candidate's direct supervisor or the candidate's employer. There are further choices available to you in the event that your manager or supervisor refuses to do it for you or if you do not want them to do it for you.

If you have limited work experience but have volunteered at your church, have your priest or pastor write a reference letter attesting to your character, ambition, dependability, and productivity. This is especially helpful if you are applying for jobs in an entry-level position.

When you have worked with significant employees, supervisors, or managers from other organizations, ask them to send you a reference letter attesting to your professionalism and ability to work with people in the workplace.

You should ask people with whom you have had a close working relationship, such as vendors, suppliers, or their sales reps, to submit a letter of reference for you.

You may also ask someone who works in the same field as you but for a different company and who you have collaborated with in the past to provide a reference for you.

You should ask a large number of people to write references for you since many of them will agree to do it and be delighted to do it. However, you should be aware that you are not at the top of their priority list when it comes to writing references for you. Despite their best efforts to assist you, they may end up forgetting about you. You need to ask a lot of people, but you also need to be aware that even if you find 10 people who are eager to do it and pleased to do it, you will be lucky to get one or two of them to really do it.

Remember that if all else fails, you can always use any written work evaluations you have as references until you can secure written recommendations. This is the case even if you don't have any. You do not require a significant number of references. Two or three are sufficient, and they can be professional or personal, referring to the work that you do or to you as an individual.

I was wondering if you had any questions

During the interview, it is quite vital for you to have questions prepared. Any question that you ask demonstrates either an interest that you have demonstrated or a real concern on your part.

It is OK to inquire about income, benefits, what is expected of you, how you will be evaluated, and prospects for advancement if any of the fundamental questions regarding the position have not been answered during the interview. The following are some other excellent questions:

"Is it true that your business or organization is expanding?" (Growing organizations lead to the creation of new jobs and advancement opportunities.)

"Where are they now?" "What happened to the previous occupant of the position?" Perhaps they did not get fired because they were incompetent. (It's possible that the corporation did not offer any opportunities for promotion or raises in pay, fostered deplorable working conditions, or refused to fire a manager who was incompetent.)

"What is your level of dedication to the pursuit of research and development?" (Companies that invest in their future intend to be successful, lucrative, and on the cutting edge of what is happening in their industry.) Companies that invest in their future plan to be successful, profitable, and on the cutting edge of what is occurring in

How quickly can those who perform well advance in their careers? (You want to be certain that, when you produce, you will be compensated for your labor rather than drawing the same income as another employee who produces significantly less by comparison.)

"Is this a business that is run by members of the same family?" (When it is, you can forget about getting very far in a very short amount of time; all of the relatives will receive the posts, and this will happen in many circumstances regardless of whether or not the relatives are qualified for the positions.)

"Would it be possible to purchase a stake in the company at some point in the future?" Even if you only invest a small amount, there is potential for profit. By using their stock options, numerous employees have achieved financial success and become millionaires. Take a look at the riches that people made when they affiliated themselves with Microsoft during the period in which the software giant grew at such a quick rate.