Czech Republic - preparing for the interview

Preparing for the interview

Recruiters expect applicants to be informed about the company (structure, scope of activ­ities) and about the details of the position on offer. They will ask the applicant why they want to work in that company in particu­lar. The candidate must also be prepared to answer questions related to his or her expert knowledge and any other qualifications (per­sonal qualities, ability to work individually or in a team, reliability, adaptability and previous experience). To verify an applicant's personality, some employers also require that they take psycho-diagnostic tests.

The most common type of interview is in per­son. However, the first round of interviews may be carried out by e-mail. New media resources are just starting to be used for interviews.

How early should I arrive for the interview?

Lateness to an interview on the part of a job applicant is not usually tolerated. Usually 5 minutes is acceptable, but not more.