Spontaneous Job Interviews: What you Should Do

From Job Search Secrets | 6/30/09

Are you in search of a job? If you are, there is a good chance
that you will enter a number of local establishments, retail or not, to
submit a job application or your resume. Many professionals recommend
submitting job applications and resumes in person whenever possible. In
most instances, you will have your resume accepted and you will be told
that you will be contacted for a job interview in the future. However,
you may receive a spontaneous job interview in some instances. If and
when that time comes, do you know what you should do?

Before
focusing on what you should do or how you should handle spontaneous job
interviews, it is first important that you familiarize yourself with
them. Spontaneous job interviews come in a number of different formats.
For instance, a manager may ask you to come in for a job interview that
that day or the following day. Although you are given some notice, many
are unable to prepare as much as they would have liked to for an
interview that is scheduled right away. Speaking of right away, you may
also find yourself having a job interview right on the spot. This is
not uncommon, especially in retail. Essentially, a spontaneous job
interview is one that is schedule at the last minute or without a large
notice.

As nice as last minute or spontaneous job interviews
are, they can be scary and overwhelming for many. With that mind, you
should know that there are both a number of advantages and
disadvantages to spontaneous or last minute job interviews. One of
those benefits is the need. If an employer is looking to interview you
right on the spot or if they are looking to set up a job interview as
soon as possible, there is a good chance that they need to hire an
employee right away. This vital need can significantly increase your
chances of getting a job. With that in mind, the biggest con or
downside to spontaneous interviews or last minute job interviews is the
lack of preparation.

Although spontaneous or last minute job
interviews do make preparation difficult, there are a number of steps
that you can take to prepare for them, just in case. For starters, you
may want to ensure that you are properly dressed. Even if you are just
submitting your job application or your resume, you will want to make
sure that your appearance is professional in nature, especially if you
are submitting your resume or job application in person. A manager who
decided to offer you a job interview right away should expect you to be
a little bit unprepared, but why not take a few extra steps, like
putting on a nice outfit, to show them that you can be prepared for
just about anything.

As previously stated, many job seekers
prefer spontaneous or last minute job interviews, while others tend to
fear them. To prepare for the possibility of a spontaneous or a last
minute job interview, you will want to take the time to do a little bit
of preparation. This preparation may involve having a mock interview
with your friends or family members, using the internet to research
common job interview questions and so forth. Taking a few minutes or a
few hours, at the most, to prepare for a job interview, even if one has
yet to be scheduled, will do no harm. In fact, it is likely that you
would take these approaches later on, so why not get a little bit of a
head start with doing so?

The above mentioned points are all
points that you will want to take into consideration, when you decide
to submit your resume or your job application in person. As
nerve-wracking as last minute or spontaneous job interviews can be, you
will want to refrain from turning any down, as they can, literally, be
the opportunity of a lifetime.

By: Li Ming Wong