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Skills employers are looking for.

Yes, you are skilled just like every other applicant for the job but, what sets you apart? Some of the qualities that employers will most likely want to see in you as a candidate include:

1. You have a strong work ethic A strong work ethic means that you can be trusted with work that has long and short deadlines. Demonstrate it by giving examples of how you get work done on time and how you manage your time.

2. You are a team player Employers want to know that you can be trusted when things are going well and you will still help steer the ship towards safe waters when things go wrong. They do not want a person who has great skills but fights with everyone else.
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3. You are a reflective person Employers want people who pause to think. Being in hurry to answer questions demonstrates tension, impatience, and an inability to sit and reflect.
There is nothing wrong with pausing for 5-10 seconds to think and structure your answer.

4. You are not pretentious It is okay to laugh a bit if a joke’s cracked. It is okay to be natural and have a good time. Recruiters want to know that you can fit well within the culture of the office and being too stiff makes it hard for them to gauge your suitability for the job.

5. You have an ability to grow Employers want a person who can adapt to the changing times. A person who can learn new skills and employ it at work. Therefore, when interviewing, demonstrate that you have gained skills and grown over time.

6. You are easy to teach Everyone makes mistakes but it is important to be able to learn from them and grow. Employers want a person who is ready to be taught and people who do not mind learning constantly.

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These interview tips will help you say the right things to employers so that you can get the job.

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Top 8 Common Interview Questions in Kenya

1.Tell us about yourself?

The interviewer is not interested in hearing stories; they simply expect to know your academic and professional achievements, your name and the institution you currently work for. Take three minutes to introduce yourself, and state your recent academic qualification and your relevant experience.

2. Why do you think you are the best candidate?

The recruiter expects you to tell them about your professional achievements and the unique skills you possess that will add value to the organization. If you are a Programmer, then you should tell them that you are focused to details and can work with minimal supervision; these are the qualities the employer is looking for.

3. What are your weaknesses?

The question is not simple as it looks; most candidates go blank when they face this kind of question. Take your time in explaining why you can’t leave the office before you complete a task. You can also inform them how you are quick to trust a person, which in most cases makes you a victim.

4. Where do you see yourself in five years?

The employer wants to know whether you are ambitious or you’re the kind of a person who secures a job and then you forget about yourself. Answer the question by stating how you intend to further your studies and grow professionally as you strive to meet your employer’s goals.

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5. How do friends describe you ?

The question is testing your personal attributes, when answering it ensure that you don’t over exaggerate. Take the shortest time possible to state the best attribute you possess that you believe will add value to the institution.

6. What do you know about this company ?

Before you enter the interview room, ensure that you go through the company website to read latest news, company profile, goals, management team, objectives, vision and mission; they will help you answer this question.
The question expects you to briefly describe what you read on their website and not what you imagine of a the company.

7. Do you have any question to ask the panel?

This is usually the last question that the interview panel asks interviewees; if you fail to ask them questions, you will lose some marks. Ask them whether they have plans to expand their business, whether they support employees to further their studies and how they motivate employees.

8. What is your salary expectation?

The question is tricky because as a fresh graduate you don’t have a clue what to be paid;simply ask them about their what they pay others of your level , if they fail to give a satisfactory answer then give them a reasonable range.
Ensure you do your research before you go for interview room because you must be asked this question.

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