A network technician should go into the interview with exemplary technical skills.
Nailing a good position as a network technician in a competitive market will require exemplary general interview skills and the ability to be able to display the technical knowledge that will be required of you in the positions you apply for. For some technical positions, you may even be asked to complete a test of your skills. You can get a leg up on the competition by remembering and learning the proficiencies that will help you stand out in the interview.
Research Before the Interview
Research the company and the position before you arrive for the interview. Find out the name of the main interviewer and remember it. Check out the company's structure, the products or services it provides, the history of the company and how long it's been in business. Study the job description, and envision what you might be doing as a network technician at the company based on what you've learned. In this way, you can anticipate the types of questions you may be asked during the interview. Practice responding to interview questions that you think you may hear. You can find some information by viewing the company's annual report, looking over its website or talking to an "inside source" if you know someone who already works with the company.
Present Yourself Well at the Interview
You've probably heard the saying, "Don't judge a book by its cover," but it is rarely ever the case that a potential employer won't make judgments about you based on your initial appearance. See if you can find out how people dress in the position you're applying for, and dress one step up. For example, if network technicians at the company tend to wear more casual clothes such as jeans and nice shirts, step it up and wear a nice pair of slacks and a nice tie or blouse. Be on time or up to 15 minutes early for the interview, and remember that while you are waiting to be called for your interview, you are being watched. Be pleasant to any receptionist or other worker and assume that the potential employer may ask him about his impressions of you later. When you are called into the interview, provide your interviewer with a firm handshake. "Fishy" handshakes are an immediate turn-off. Even if you are introverted normally, carry yourself with confidence and don't forget to smile at introductions.
Know Your Field
Because being a network technician requires more than "soft" skills like being personable or organized, you need to make sure that you can perform the job you're being interviewed for. According to Codeproject.com, you should practice answering some of the technical questions that you might be asked. You may even be asked to give an example of coding to resolve a network issue using a marker on a whiteboard. As a network technician, you should know the most current terminology used in the field. Look for practice interview questions such as those at devBISTRO.com and make sure you can respond to them confidently.
Follow Up During and After the Interview
Always have questions ready to ask toward the end of the interview. Don't ask questions about salary or benefits. Until you have an offer, you should not be negotiating those things. Instead, remember that you want your prospective employer to know what you bring to the table. Ask questions such as: What are the company's greatest strengths? Will relocation or travel be required? Can you give examples of some of the projects I will be working on? All of these questions show the prospective employer that you are interested in what you can give them, and not just what the company can give you. After the interview, be sure to follow up with a thank you, and ask when you might hear about whether you'll be offered the job.
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