What to expect during a job interview?
Hylian
Citizen, Mentor
in Life Skills
I have started applying for jobs, but I realized that if anyone considers hiring me that I'm going to have to go through a job interview, and that I have no idea what to expect. I'm very nervous about it and I don't really know how to prepare for it.
I'm not great at interacting with new people and handling new situations, and I'm especially worried that if I'm unprepared that I'm not going to be able to mask my ASD, and no one will want to hire me.
I've asked my dad and aunt what to expect, but they don't get my concerns and just keep telling me I'll "do fine" which is unhelpful.
I'm not great at interacting with new people and handling new situations, and I'm especially worried that if I'm unprepared that I'm not going to be able to mask my ASD, and no one will want to hire me.
I've asked my dad and aunt what to expect, but they don't get my concerns and just keep telling me I'll "do fine" which is unhelpful.
Comments
However, I've certainly had worse interviews. I remember being stuck once when asked the question "What has been your greatest sacrifice?" Thankfully there weren't any nonsense questions like that in the last interview.
I think the main thing I would advise is to make sure that you have questions ready to ask the interviewer at the end. Make sure the questions don't ask for information that could easily be looked up online. A personal favourite of mine to ask is "Why do you like / enjoy working here?" Ideally at least two or three questions. Don't go overboard, but have a couple of questions to show your interest.
Another thing - don't mention being nervous. I know it's easy to view the interview as an intimidating test but it should be more of an equal conversation. The business is trying to convince you to potentially work for them and you're testing them to see if you'd want to do so in the future. Whilst they are trying to discern if you'd fit in, you're also trying to see if you're a good fit. I think that's fairly important to remember.