A job interview is a filtering stage when it comes to selecting final candidates. Since the internet is filled with thousands of job interview tips things might get confusing for some candidates; what might work better for you? Are there any further tricks and kicks to avoid? If you are one of the doubtful candidates who get stressed with extra advice, this article is for you. Here are the 5 stressful doubts you should clarify about job interviews in Norway.

Job Interviews in Norway: 

Applying for a job goes through various stages among them meeting the recruiter. A job interview is one of the expected responses you get after submitting your CV and cover letter. When you get an email scheduling a professional meeting with your recruiter, this means you have one of the strongest chances of getting the job. But, sometimes things can happen in a sudden way and surprisingly you find yourself in the interviewing phase.

Whatever your professional situation is, you should always be alert to this important meeting. Fratres is among the best preparative portals that give you the most updated details about professional arrangements in your dream country. If you want to land on the best opportunities in Europe or elsewhere in this world, sign up to Fratres. Fratres doesn’t exclude employers from posting their offers in one of the trustworthy international job portals. So sign up after completing this article and get alerts to your email.

Now, before coming to any job interview, you should go through certain preparative tasks to offer the best professional impression. You have to:

-Refresh your memory by reading the job offer and catch the main information about the target position:

-Prepare what to wear for the meeting. Here is; Norwegian Office Dress Code

-Take a look at the common interview questions and structure the best unique answers for them

-train yourself to some interesting responses, especially on how to introduce yourself to sound more confident and professional.

-Prepare some questions to ask, once recruiters inquire about them at the end of your job interview

-Make sure to be on time. All the best!

All candidates are entitled to expect serious work from recruiters. It's not always the case. The job interview must nevertheless always be prepared in a serious way while pointing out certain clichés! 

You may also read; Seven Reasons Why You Shouldn't Rely On Cover Letters Anymore.

Now, adding to the basic guidelines, it is important to avoid the following misconceptions about job interviews.

1.You don’t have to bring any application document with you as you have already submitted them:

Many job seekers think that since they are selected for a job interview, recruiters and HR managers know very well who they are. In a professional world, recruiters will ask you to introduce yourself at the beginning of any conversation. it’s not professional to make a poor introduction under the belief that recruiters know who you are. Keep in mind that the number of received CVs for each job opening is too high.  Recruiters only respond to those who correspond to the profile, after having filtered the application through ATS softwares. Selected candidates should deal with interviewers as fresh applicants for the job postings.

2.After submitting a CV an immediate response from recruiters is expected.

Some job seekers have no idea how much time the selection process takes. A job interview is generally expected after 3 days to 7 days. You can submit another application after 3days, even in case of being responded to. But, it is better to be moderate when it comes to successive applications so that you don’t get confused about who contacted you and for which company you are going to get interviewed. Asking the interviewer about who they are is not only a sign of multiple applications. It also shows that you lack organization skills and that you are not working for a specific field.

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3. The manager is always the one to choose the right candidate.

The selection process is not always entrusted to a single individual. For example, in the case of a panel interview, the candidate is interviewed by a group of people, who may include the manager or the recruiter in person. The interviewing process always depends on the position, the type of the work environment, and the type of the professional arrangements.

4. Your answers to the job interview are the only way to determine your recruitment:

It’s true that the preparation of job interview answers is an essential step in conducting a job interview. But, they are not the only key to obtaining a job. Recruiters give attention to additional details like punctuality, body language, and your way to negotiate and respond to situational and behavioral job interview questions. To increase your chances of obtaining the job, you shouldn’t only rely on your structured answers. you rather should put more effort on your body language and reactions, including your way to discuss and negotiate. try to develop your soft skills to know how to manage a job interview effectively. Here is; Soft skills: 10 body language tips for leaders

5. Talking about salary in an interview is taboo.

Salary is a tricky subject in any job interview. But, it is risky to approach it too directly, as it has the effect of ejecting yourself from the selection process. The ultimate goal of an interview is to get a job in an environment that aligns with your values. Try to give the impression that you are not there for a salary. You are there to learn, to live a perfect professional experience, to develop new skills, etc… It is recommended to avoid giving a specific number as a salary expectation. Wait till recruiters suggest you the amount and then try to negotiate the perks and the other offers. 

These were the top 5 doubts about job interviews in Norway. Follow the available guidelines in Fratres to increase the chances of your recruitment.