The interview for your next shipyard job is your chance to make a great impression. Interviewing is how a potential employer gets to know who you are and how well you think on your feet. It’s good to be prepared ahead of your meeting, so consider these tips to help you make the best first impression at your next interview.
Research the Company
Before you go to your interview, it’s essential to research the company. While you will likely understand what they do, specifically shipbuilding, you shouldn’t make any assumptions. Look at their website to fill in details to discuss your experience in terms of their business.
Review the Job Description
It’s always a good idea to review the job description before your interview as well. You can look at their requirements so you can talk about them in relation to your previous experience. Pay close attention to their language to describe what they want to see in an ideal candidate.
Use the STAR Method
You will be asked questions that are meant to encourage you to think on your feet. These are called behavioral questions, and they often start with statements like, “Tell me about a time when.” To answer effectively, use the STAR method:
- Situation
- Task
- Action
- Result
Start with the situation to set the scene for your example, describe your responsibility or task, talk about the action you took, and the result or outcome of what you did.
Prepare Questions for the Interviewer
An interview should be a conversation, not an interrogation. You should come to the table prepared with questions to ask the interviewer as well. Try to avoid questions like, “What does your company do?” Dig a little deeper. An excellent question to consider is, “Why do you like working here?”
Ask About the Decision
At the end of the interview, always ask them about their timeframe for making a decision. You want to find out when you should be checking back with them or with your recruiter. Reiterate your interest and your availability date.
Are you ready for your next shipyard interview?
Contact the team at Hutco to learn more today.
