What do you think that NavCan / SHL is looking for in their interviews? Do you think there are particular traits they like / don't like / love / hate?

Is there a particular type of person they look for?

My advice is be comfortable and relaxed. There probably not going to be looking for someone that is nervous and twitchy in an interview...>What will that person be like with 15-20 planes to deal with. My interview was more like a chat session. It was very relaxed and the structure dissappeared pretty quickly (i like to talk a lot....a LOT!). At the end of the interview she went "mmm okay you answered that, and that, and that....wel i think we covered it all"


SO my advice is be relaxed and comfortbalt and confident. Those are all traits that transfer well into the ATS world.

My interview was very structured, he went over the things he was gonna ask me, what type of questions they were gonna be ant what type of answer he was looking for. i.e. a behavioral type interview, give me an example of a time when you.... what did you do? how did it make you feel? etc.

My advice to you is read up on this type of interview, have answers to the standard questions ready, think of type of scenarios and prepare yourself as much as possible. there are tons of books on how to prepare yourself for interviews, always a good idea to read up on it.

Another important point: DRESS PROFESSIONALLY!!!!! this is very important. Always bring a copy of your resume with you, keep one with you so you can use it as a reference, and give one to the interviewer with a cover letter.

Have some thought out questions ready for the end, also, after the interview is done, send him another letter, thanking him for his/her time and tell them again why this job is important to you.

renfley wrote:Have some thought out questions ready for the end

Would that include questions regarding what the next step is after the interview? (In terms of them suggesting you visit a center or tower, etc)

yeah that type of stuff, like me, he probably wont be able to answer you then and there, he'll give you a card with an email address.

it just show's that you came prepared and that you've put time and effort into it. plus it gives you a chance to follow up with him later!

One of the things I remember clearly now is that the questions I was asked pretty much matched up with the questions that are on the form for references. I just happen to remember those questions pretty much exactly, so that gives me something to study off of.

I also did pick up Interviewing for Dummies. Interesting book, a little light at times but certainly an interesting read, and it certainly opened my eyes to some things I wasn't aware of before. The entire segment on this type of interview only last a couple of pages, but those are valuable pages.

Interesting stuff.

Anyone get any really off the wall questions during an interview?

I would say about 30% of my interview was just questions affirming that I understood relocation was a big issue and how I was prepared to deal with those challenges.

The personality part of the aptitude came into play to because they identify your weakest points and force you to talk about them.