Maybe you have been in a job position for quite long, but now, a chance for a promotion is here. Well congratulations, but are you ready for the interview?
Since this isn’t your first job interview, there is no need to panic.
A job promotion interview is an interview for a position within the company you currently work, that is higher than your current position. In most cases, the people that might interview you, you’re familiar with them.
This may seem a little easier as you may know the interviewers, but at the same time tricky, because these people have seen you for some time and may know your strengths and weaknesses.
Whatever the case, it’s vital that you prepare for this interview and come ready to assure the interviewers that you are the right candidate for this position, this is how to prepare for the interview;
Look through your previous reviews
For Diane Isaro, a human resource specialist, your past performance analysis are your official records, and it is necessary to know them carefully.
She says, take time to think about your accomplishments and strengths, but be honest, because once you lie and the interviewer knows you pretty well, you will risk losing the position.
Research the role
"You don’t want to be the person that doesn’t know the tasks or duties for the position you are applying for. It is your responsibility to know all about it at your fingertips. Know what the job requires of you and be ready to convince the interviewer that you know what the position entails. This will show that you’re serious and ready for it,” the human resource expert states.
Be unique
Isaro expresses that you can focus on the character or activities that make you dissimilar and more flexible as compared to the external candidates.
For her, this is the point where you would want to sell yourself and once you miss out on that opportunity, you might feel disappointed, so why not use the time you have to show your uniqueness.
Practice your answers
Do some rehearsals with a friend or relative and have them ask you the expected questions then respond to them as though you’re in the real interview, Isaro adds.
She says, this will boost your confidence, and also, those people will show you your mistakes to polish, before time. Once the real interview is conducted, you will be familiar with the process and also seem more organised with less or no panic.
Be professional
The fact that you know the interviewer doesn’t guarantee you do not take the interview seriously, keep professional as you answer the questions asked, it shows seriousness.
Expect the unexpected
Career experts advise that you shouldn’t be too confident to think that you know all the questions that will be asked because hiring managers may ask some unpredicted interview questions to get a better idea of who you are.
For instance, interview questions that seem off-topic are often insightful because they can give hiring managers a sense of how you respond under pressure or if you’re a team player. The interviewer can ask you to give an example of a time when you handled a major crisis, if you had a bad experience with your supervisor, greatest achievements, and so forth.
Common questions asked in promotion interviews
According to Indeed Career Guide, these are some of the questions to expect in promotion interviews.
What do you like best about your current position at the company? Why do you want the new position? Why should we consider you for this promotion? Can you tell us what you know about the position you are being considered for? How would your current team members describe your work? How will you react if you don’t get this promotion? How will this promotion affect your current work relationships?
Other questions can also include; tell us about a time when you had to complete a task you had never done before and how did you go about it? If given this promotion, what do you hope to accomplish within the next three to six months?