{"product_id":"sa-interview-preparation-guide","title":"Job Interview Guide for South Africa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bmdp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eGet ready for your job interview in South Africa, step by step. It shows what happens here: a first phone call, the interview, tests and checks on your record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a 6-page PDF (a document you read or print; it opens on most phones). You can read it on your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"phase\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhen they invite you\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsk if there will be a test, like a typing test. Plan your taxi or petrol money.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe night before\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not learn answers by heart. Prepare true examples of things you did at work, at school or in your studies. Then prepare the 5 questions you will almost surely be asked.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOn the day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe near the place 20 to 30 minutes early. Go inside about 10 minutes before the interview starts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWithin 24 hours\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the interview, send a short thank-you email to the employer. The ready-to-use message is in Messages for after you apply.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook here: this is 1 question from the PDF, with the first line of its advice, word for word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ask\"\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?\u003c\/q\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the weakness, name a real one and what you are actively doing about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt helps you prepare for the day. Nothing we sell can promise you a job offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs this for me?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fit\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour interview is soon, and you do not know what they will ask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is your first interview, after matric or your studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a panel interview (an interview where 2 to 4 people ask you questions). These are common in government, banks and big companies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"skip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho should not buy this?\u003c\/strong\u003eStill sending applications, with no interview yet? Check your CV and application first with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/south-african-job-application-checklist\"\u003eCheck before you send\u003c\/a\u003e. It is free. Already had the interview? You need a thank-you message. It is in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sa-follow-up-templates\"\u003eMessages for after you apply\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant help with every step, from your CV to the interview? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/south-african-cv-job-search-system\"\u003eThe complete system\u003c\/a\u003e has all 16 files: 2 CV designs, cover letters, a tracker and every guide. This guide is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat do I need to use it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"claim\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead it on your phone or print it.\u003c\/strong\u003eThere is nothing to type in it. The file is about 58 KB (much less than 1 MB), so it uses very little data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"claim\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get it after I pay?\u003c\/strong\u003eRight after you pay, we email you a download link. Tap it to save the file to your phone or computer. The link is also on the page you see right after you pay. You do not need an account. No email? Look in your spam or promotions folder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"claim\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I pay?\u003c\/strong\u003ePay with a bank card that has a Visa or Mastercard logo. No card? Choose Instant EFT (you pay straight from your bank account with online banking; no card needed) on Payfast. Or choose Ozow on Paystack. You pay once. There is no monthly charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a file will not open, you get your money back. Email hello@blessingmdigital.co.za. A person replies in one to two business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eMy interview is in 2 hours. What do I read first?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the part called The STAR method. It shows how to answer in 4 short parts: the Situation, your Task, the Action you took, and the Result. Then read the 5 questions marked Almost certain. Prepare 3 true examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eI have never worked. What examples can I use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake your examples from your CV. New to work? Use real things from school or your studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it for government jobs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It explains panel interviews, which are common in government and banks. It also explains the checks after the interview, like checks on your criminal record and your qualifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat do I say about salary?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guide shows how to find a fair salary range. Look at adverts for similar jobs, and at salary information on PNet and Careers24. Then give a range (a lowest and a highest amount), not one number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eMy interview is by phone or video. Does it help?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It has a short checklist. Open the video call link they sent you an hour before, to test it. Charge your phone, and have enough data. Is load shedding planned at that time? Say so when you reply to the invitation, and ask to move the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eThe PDF talks about files 09, 10 and 15. Do I get them?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. You can use this guide without them. File 09 is in Better words for your CV. File 10 is a tracker (a table where you write down every job you apply for). It is in Track and follow up. File 15 has the thank-you message. It is in Messages for after you apply. All 3 are in the complete system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003eThe picture and the PDF cover say Interview Preparation, the older name. It is the same guide. The PDF shows blessingm.co.za. The PDF and this shop are both from Blessing M Digital. This shop is blessingmdigital.co.za.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Blessing M Digital","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67579425915246,"sku":"BMD-GUIDE-INT-001","price":79.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/8260\/9518\/files\/bmd-interview-guide-what-they-ask.png?v=1790799527","url":"https:\/\/blessingmdigital.co.za\/products\/sa-interview-preparation-guide","provider":"Blessing M Digital","version":"1.0","type":"link"}