Interview tips: How to do well in an Interview

JOB INTERVIEW TIPS
An interview is your chance to make a great impression! Be prepared and do your homework. Remember to ask questions to help you make an informed decision - the more interest you show, the more likely you will be remembered. Job interviews can be a stressful process but they don’t need to be, especially if you have prepared well in advance. Below are some job interview tips you can follow. As with all things, preparation is the key.

Don't be late
There is no worse way to begin an interview

First impression counts
You should dress suitably. Wear your best work outfit. The things to remember are cleanliness, simplicity and no strong or 'loud' colours. Do not chew gum or smoke.

Be yourself
Speak clearly and enthusiastically about your experiences and skills. Be professional, but don't be afraid to let your personality shine through.

Listen carefully
There is nothing worse than to ask a question that the employer has already talked to you about. You will want to remember what you learn about the job, and you will want to answer the questions that were asked.

Address the job criteria
Nervous energy is good but not if you come to the job interview unprepared. It’s to your advantage to carefully research the job and the company. This can be done in many ways. You can request information personally, or go to the company’s website for material about job descriptions and company annual reports.

Be positive and upbeat
Even when it comes to the subject of why you are leaving your current position and looking for another job opportunity. Tell the interviewer where you see yourself in ten years and be sure you situate yourself into the company you are currently interviewing for when you do. Don't give excuses, instead, focus on stating the positive facts and what you have learnt from your experiences.

Be poised
Pay attention to non-verbal behavior. Look the interviewer in the eye, sit up straight with both feet on the floor. You should also control nervous habits such as fingernail biting and giggling.

Practice makes perfect
This maxim can’t be more true with job interview. Make sure your answers are clear and succinct. You should practice answering with a friend or with your family members. When practicing avoid terms such as “like” and “you know” and don’t sound too rehearsed, as though you have memorised each answer.

Your cover letter and resume have already made a difference. They got you in the front door. Now it is up to you to show the interviewer that you should be given a key to that door. Above all, be yourself and relax.

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QUICK TIP LIST:

• Arrive on time!


• Don’t talk a lot.


• Pace yourself, match your demeanor with that of your interviewer.


• Do not chew gum.


• Do not tap your feet, fiddle with a pen, or otherwise show your nerves.


• Do not take any beverage being offered (hard to juggle the papers, the drink and everything else.


• Keep your hand gestures to a minimum.


• Make eye contact at all times.


• Dress for success. Present yourself well-groomed and ready for anything.


• Research the company prior to the interview.


• Ask a lot of questions that are pertinent.


• Show avid interest.


• Get a good night’s sleep the night before. Nothing turns off a future employer more than someone who yawns during an interview.


• Don’t make excuses. If the interviewer picks up on your weaknesses, offer him an alternative positive way to view this trait.


• Speak with conviction. Don’t be soft-spoken.


• Be courteous to everyone you meet. Some job applicants are rude to fellow workers and this will get back to the interviewer, so be courteous to all.


• Create a balance during the interview. Don’t go in cocky and confident. Keep the humility factor close. There are hundreds of people who could be sitting in your chair at this moment.


• Smile from the first moment you walk into those front doors.
  


• Create a winning strategy and keep to it. Don’t become rattled.
  


• Be prepared for anything.
  


• Practice before a full-length mirror.
  


• Stay positive.
  


• Listen closely.
  


• Don’t ask about the company’s perks. Wait until you are hired before venturing into that territory.
  


• Create a twenty-second pitch that will land you the job.
  


• Be organised
  

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Source: acpeople.com; manpowerprofessional.com.au; healthposts.com.au