FAQ

Q:What does the word Inkokheli mean?
A: It is a word derived from Xhosa, meaning “leader” or “superior” but can also mean “to lead”.

Q: What is the process involved in recruiting candidates through your agency?
A: The following steps are done:

• Full details on the position vacant as well as available interview times to see prospective candidates.
• A client signature on our Terms and Conditions
• Finding suitable candidates for the position vacant
• One or more interviews with client to follow
• Decision making process on client side
• Verbal and written offer to be made to suitable candidate
• Acceptance of offer from candidate side & notice period worked
• Commencement of candidate at new employment
• Agency fee to be paid
• After-care service to client and candidate
  

Q: What questions can I expect to be asked during an interview?
A: Questions commonly asked at interviews:

• Tell me something about yourself? (Start with the present and give a brief summary of achievements).
• Where would you like to be 5 years from now?
• What is the most difficult situation you have had to face?
• How did you handle it and what was the outcome?
• How could you add value by joining this company?
• What do you know about this company?
• What would you like to specialise in? (Technology, career path etc.)
• Why do you feel you are right for this position?
• What are your strengths?
• What are your weaknesses?
• What were your reasons for leaving your previous company?
• How would your friends describe you?
• How do you handle confrontation?
• If you were an animal what would you be and why?
• What is your motto in life?
• Describe yourself in one word?
• What was your greatest disappointment?
• Do you prefer to work in a team or individually?
• Do you delegate work or do you prefer to handle everything yourself?
• Who has had the most influence in your life and why?

• What specific expertise or skill do you feel is most important for someone to succeed in this position/company?
• What is the most difficult aspect of this position?
• What is the first problem I will be solving (i.e. biggest or most difficult challenge)?
• What exactly am I going to be doing?
• Who will I be reporting to? What interaction will I have with him (i.e. do you see him once per week or 24 hours per day)?
• Any set criteria for promotion, or is it based on merit?
• When asked about salary expectations, remember to be as open and negotiable as possible – a commitment to a figure could overprice or under price you – allow your consultant to negotiate the best salary for you.
• How can I contribute to the team?
• What would your expectations be of me in order to be successful?
• Is your preference a team player or independent worker?
• Do you have performance measures in place (e.g. performance appraisals etc.)?
• Do you offer additional training?
• How can I improve on the person who held this position before?
• What exciting projects does the company have planned for the future?
• Company and company history (i.e. competitors, holding company, structure of company)?
• Ask to see the work place (it shows interest).
• What is the company culture and working environment?
• What is the company vision?
• What are your future growth plans for this department?
• What are the company policies?

• It almost goes without saying that the interviewer’s first impression of you is very important. Whether you like it or not, many decisions are based on first reactions when you meet someone.
• Check your presentation now and be careful to avoid the following major presentation faults:
• The irresolute look – showing how unsure you are of where you are and what you are expecting, and evading eye to eye contact.
• Fiddling e.g. with hands – turn the twitch or nervous movement into a positive gesture to demonstrate what are you are saying positively but with style.
• Sitting – the general rule that sitting four-square in whatever chair is provided, upright and looking directly ahead is easiest to manage.
• Gabbling – take deep breaths before, during and after entering the interview room. Walk steadily to your place and take your time to sit down. Then look up, clearly waiting to be spoken to. Pace your words in reply, take your time to consider rather than rushing. Wait for the full question and any follow-ups.

Q: How do I research a company or organization before the interview?
A: The following are suggested:

Firstly, all organisations love to be loved and research shows your knowledge of the company will give you an advantage ahead of other applicants.

Ask your recruitment consultant what written info is available on the company.

• Visit their website
• Ask friends/ family/ colleagues if they know anyone who works there or used to work at the company.
• Become familiar with the history, purposes and goals of the company.

Q: What qualities are employers looking for in model employees?
A: The following qualities:

• Punctuality
• Willingness to do more than is expected
• Drive, energy and enthusiasm
• Self-discipline
• Team players with good people skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Trainable and a love to learn new knowledge and skills
• Integrity
• Creativity and good problem-solving skills

• Doing no homework on a company/ organisation before going there.
• Letting your resume / CV be used as agenda for the interviews.
• Talking primarily about yourself and what benefit the job will be for you.
• When answering a question, talking longer than 2 minutes at a time.
• Approaching them as if you were a job beggar.
• Not sending a thank you note right after the interview.