You know that a higher position is getting vacant and that you might be an eligible candidate for that position. Now what to do?
Get a copy of the job description, look for it in the ad or get it from someone doing the same job. Be very clear what is expected of you in this job. Evaluate your strength and weakness as per the job description and then back up everything with an example. For example, if the job description requires you to have knowledge of excel, then you can tell them about the reports you have created using excel, it can be small but can make an impression.
Keep the list ever handy (until your interview is over), improvise on it, see if you can do something before the interview to convert some weakness into strength. For example, if the job requires you to be involved in department level activity, then try to get involved in one, like join the environment club or CSR committee etc. It is better late than never.
Try to make a list of probable interview questions. Don't take it very lightly, you may be a top performer but your performance in the interview will count. I will include a list of probable questions in my blog later. But the questions will vary depending upon your organization and the function you are working for. Like, the question - Tell me about yourself? Is a general question and is the first thing you will be asked on any interview be it IJP when people already know you to a new job interview where no one knows you, this is the ice-breaker question. Then there may be question that strictly depends on the position you have applied for, for example a more technical question related to your job. Hence be prepared for both kind.
Once you have these ready you can have a fair idea where you stand in terms of getting the job. Now is the best time to apply for the said IJP.
Get a copy of the job description, look for it in the ad or get it from someone doing the same job. Be very clear what is expected of you in this job. Evaluate your strength and weakness as per the job description and then back up everything with an example. For example, if the job description requires you to have knowledge of excel, then you can tell them about the reports you have created using excel, it can be small but can make an impression.
Keep the list ever handy (until your interview is over), improvise on it, see if you can do something before the interview to convert some weakness into strength. For example, if the job requires you to be involved in department level activity, then try to get involved in one, like join the environment club or CSR committee etc. It is better late than never.
Try to make a list of probable interview questions. Don't take it very lightly, you may be a top performer but your performance in the interview will count. I will include a list of probable questions in my blog later. But the questions will vary depending upon your organization and the function you are working for. Like, the question - Tell me about yourself? Is a general question and is the first thing you will be asked on any interview be it IJP when people already know you to a new job interview where no one knows you, this is the ice-breaker question. Then there may be question that strictly depends on the position you have applied for, for example a more technical question related to your job. Hence be prepared for both kind.
Once you have these ready you can have a fair idea where you stand in terms of getting the job. Now is the best time to apply for the said IJP.
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