Feeling nervous before an interview is normal. But preparation removes most of it: once you know what you will say and what you want to find out yourself, the conversation turns from an exam into an ordinary work meeting.
Before the meeting
- Research the company and the project. What it does, which sites it works on, what the position is. Fifteen to twenty minutes is enough — it shows immediately in the interview.
- Re-read the job requirements and prepare an example from your own experience for each key requirement.
- Get your documents ready. CV, diplomas, certificates, permits — for technical positions these are often requested at the first meeting.
Common questions and how to answer them
- "Tell me about yourself" — this is not a biography but two or three minutes on relevant experience: where you worked, what you were responsible for, what results you achieved.
- "Why did you leave your previous job?" — answer calmly and without speaking negatively about a former employer: a project ended, a lack of growth, relocation.
- "Where do you see yourself in a few years?" — the employer is checking whether your plans align with the position. Answer honestly, tying it to your profession.
What to ask in return
A candidate's questions are a sign of a serious attitude. Clarify the schedule and conditions (for rotation, the shift pattern), what your income is made up of, whom the position reports to and what the probation period looks like. These are not "awkward" questions — they are things you have every right to know before you start.
After the interview
If there is no reply within the agreed time, it is fine to follow up: a short message to the recruiter settles the matter.
FSSA candidates go through interviews with a recruiter's support: we brief you on the project and the requirements in advance. Start with the open vacancies or send your CV — services for job seekers are free.