It would be one that is aligned with the requirements of the new job description, Reina. You haven’t given much detail about the work that you do or the seniority of the job but one that shows you are the right person to be kept in that role or even a better one. Please also have a look at my post that looks at Objective and Summary Statements

Thanks Ray. The answer to your question is there in the blog post where I share some preparatory tips as well as tips that I shared with Ian in the comments. Without knowing your industry or the context in which you are re-applying for your job, it isn’t possible to give specific advice. However, they might ask questions about the current job that you are doing and assess your technical competencies (I know, that is horrid).

If it is possible for you to get a copy of the updated Job Specification from HR, you could get an idea of where you could highlight your strengths for the job. Also, if you have been taking professional development or skill update courses and classes, whether free or paid, that might come up.

Could you share more details? Thanks.

I have an interview for re-applying for my job and just wanted to ask what kind of questions could they ask?

That is the right spirit, Ian. Just follow the tips that I have given in the post. Qualifications do help with job hunts but at the end of the day, it is the skills that we acquire over the course of our work life that really count. One additional suggestion that I can give is to create your professional profile on LinkedIn and join Groups with your work related themes. And of course, network!

All the best for the re-interview! I hope you’ll come back and share your success story to inspire other readers.

I think I’m just worried because I’ve been in this job for a long time and don’t really know anything else. What I’m saying is I have skills but no real “official” qualifications.

Like you say tho, it may end up in a small promotion so I’ll just do the best I can and try to ignore the noise of the rumour mill churning : /

Many thanks

Ian

Hi Ian. Thank you for raising the question. If I were you, I would not pay heed to the rumors because that kind of fear mongering is quite common in times of layoffs and restructuring. Focus on what you do know about the process being implemented by your employer and what pro-active steps you can take.

From what I know about companies, they might have shortlisted certain candidates as potential “must keeps” but this is not a legal practice to decide an employee’s fate before the re-interview. A lot depends upon whether your skills are those of a specialist or a generalist and how critical your job is to the big picture. Even then, your company has to comply with the law in terms of redundancy compensation and even look at supporting you in finding another job.

Your best course of action is to prepare with full focus on your re-interview and also check with HR about the process if they have not sent out any notification about the process. For all you know, you might just get a promotion so think positive.

On the other hand, this is a good time to also update your resume and start looking around to see what is available for your qualifications and skills. It will help boost your confidence and help you in giving examples of where you have added value and can make a difference.

All the best, Ian.

Thanks for highlighting the possibility factor in the re-interview, Debra. When faced with the prospects of a re-interview, the employee is more often than not kept in the dark about the actual purpose of the exercise. The onus is on the Human Resources department to explain clearly the purpose of the re-interview in the reorganization scenario rather than leave it to the rumor mill which spins faster at these times.