Non-government organisations are among the most popular areas of interest for people who want to make a difference to their environment, the greater society and the status quo in general. Understanding NGO recruitment is a very important consideration to those seeking employment or internship within these sectors.
There are a number of factors that need to be taken into consideration once an interview with a prospective NGO employer has been secured, having a thorough understanding of the type of interview questions as well as the general interview procedure that you can expect will help you to prepare properly for your interview and give you the best chance of landing the job.
A typical interview conducted by or on behalf of a Non Government Organisation is likely to follow the same general guidelines employed by almost all human resource processes.
General information regarding date, time and location is provided to you beforehand and the general interview procedure involves a question and answer process together with an assessment of your personality, interpretation of your body language and other personal characteristics.
NGO Interview Questions & NGO Interview Procedure Tips
Once you know when and where your interview will take place, the next important step is to prepare yourself for the interview itself. BiS Henderson’s interview guide will help you to impress the interviewer which will give you a good chance of landing the job you want in the NGO sector. The following tips will help give you the edge:
- Arrive a little early: It is a good idea to arrive slightly early, this not only shows eagerness on your part but could also allow you a few minutes to get comfortable with the interview location and give you a last minute opportunity to read up on anything you might have missed in your earlier preparation.
- Positive greeting: Upon meeting your interviewer, be sure to greet them by name as well as offering a firm and positive handshake.
- Ask and answer: Be sure to answer all the questions posed to the very best of your ability, be clear and confident when responding and above all make sure that what you say makes sense and is relevant to the question asked. Also be sure to ask any questions you may have relating to the job itself and the organisation you are hoping to join as this shows enthusiasm and interest.
- Leave a good impression: During your interview, be polite, show enthusiasm and try to engage with the interviewer through both words and actions, through nods, smiles and positive open body language. How you appear and how you respond is as important as what you say in answer to the questions or having a good CV.
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