Section actions
Duration: Preparation — 2–4 h ; interview — 30–60 min
Cost: Free
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Who this guide is for
Section actions
- Candidates invited to an interview
- Foreigners who hold a first interview in France
- Those who want to prepare their presentation and answers
To be prepared in advance
Section actions
- Some information about the company and the position
- Course presentation from 2 to 3 minutes
- 2 or 3 questions at the end
Step-by-step procedure
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- 1Find out more about the company: activity, customers, recent news, values. This helps you to respond to the "why" without improvising.
- 2Prepare a short presentation. Tell me who you are, what you've done and why you're running. Two to three minutes is enough.
- 3Prepare concrete examples using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). It helps to answer in a simple and clear way.
- 4Anticipate the classic questions: "Why our company?", "Your qualities and your defects," "Where do you see yourself in 5 ans?"
- 5Prepare 2 or 3 questions for the recruiter. Without questions, you easily give the impression of being less invested.
- 6Choose an outfit suitable for the sector and arrive 5 at 10 minutes in advance. If the interview goes well, a thank you message after the event can also help.
Common mistakes
Section actions
- Arrive without knowing the company.
- Don't ask any questions at the end.
- To arrive late or too neglected for the sector.
Official sources
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Important remark
Labour law has many nuances and evolves regularly. This information is general in nature. For specific situations (litigations, suspicions of irregular dismissal), contact the Labour Inspectorate, a trade union or a labour law lawyer.
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