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Let me offer you my congratulations as you have crossed the first stage of becoming an employee. But the real work has only begun, by trying to convince your aspired employer or company that you are the right candidate for that vacancy slot during your interview and making a good impression at the interview. And how can that be achieved? Is it through getting yourself acquainted with the tips of a job interview?
To help unbundle your fear on how to make your first job interview a prosperous and a palmy one, I decided to wordsmith on this topic because most of those being called upon for an interview are novices on what made-up for a successful one.
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to know the following:
1. Tips on things to do before the interview
2. During the interview and
3. After the interview.
It is very crucial to know that preparation is key for any job interview. Among the preparations to put in place before the interview are:
One of the greatest preparation you need to put in place so as to get you ready for your interview is getting to know about the company you are to be interviewed in. This could be done by browsing through their social media platforms and the internet as a whole.
So as to leave you with more knowledge on how they operate, the things they do, their strength and weaknesses. Hence, It will give you a glimpse in convincing the interviewer that you can actually be a great asset to the company which they can boast of.
These twos actually have great roles to play in your interview success. This is more or less like solving questions against examination. Prepare questions, then give them to someone close to you to ask you (importantly, an experienced person in terms of the interview), and should also add his/her own questions.
After the mock interview, you should accept your score. This is one of the first job interview tips.
After you might have known the kind of attire you are wearing for the interview, don’t just wash it, but also give it a touch of iron so as to be free from wrinkles.
And mind you, don’t forget to use a nice smelling perfume, away from a strong one.
So as not to suffer an energy slump during the interview, it is advisable to scarf down nourishing food. Also, avoid junk food and alcohol intake before the interview. They can ruin your interview.
You should try and avoid any kind of distraction that your phone may likely cause you when the interview is on, so it is preferable you switch it off.
The reason I won’t advise muting is that even the vibration when muted can cause a distraction to you. So it is advisable to have it offed. This is one of the first job interview tips.
Don’t be surprised to find this tip in the “during the interview” slot. The reason is that most companies count the time you arrive for the interview as part of the interview. They believe that ‘first impression matters and there is no second chance to that’.
So you resuming for the interview early will leave them with the impression that you will be a punctual staff when they finally give you the job. So, therefore, try to show up in the office about 10 minutes before your appointment time.
And mind you, don’t go too early prior to the time of the interview. Don’t get me wrong, be early, but not too early.
If you are to stand while you are interviewed, make sure you stand properly. Make sure your legs are about a foot wide so as to give you the stamina you require.
Also, if you are to sit, be well seated. And feel free to rest your back against the seatback.
Always have your eyes glued to the interviewer when they are dishing out questions. Make eye contact. And be very attentive while the question segment is on. Don’t lose focus. Because asking the interviewer to repeat the question on many occasions may likely jeopardize your chance of being considered for an appointment. So, therefore, be mindful of the questions.
The only way to do that is by being attentive and not having your eyes off the interviewer.
I am also guilty of this. And it always ruins a lot of things for me when questions are being asked by someone I think is of high rank to me. Even though I have answers to everything he is asking, but because I am nervous, I won’t be able to supply him with enough answers to what he wanted. But thanks to God, I am overcoming it bit by bit by staying calm, taking a deep breath, and then bringing a beautiful smile alive. With that, I assure you of overcoming your nervousness.
Check out on how to overcome nervousness during interviews.
One sign of looking too overconfident is by giving yourself a lot of space and what looks like too much praise in your interview segment more than necessary. Yes, you’re expected to talk about yourself during interviews, the value and impact you can bring to the company.
Speaking or acting as if you are entitled to the position will instantly seem rude, no matter how qualified you are. And can rob you of a chance of being employed.
One of the first job interview tips most people ignore is this. Most interviewers give room for questions to be asked if there is any. So it will be of great interest to ask about what the culture of the company is like what you stand to enjoy working with the company, and other things you would want to know about them.
Doing so will leave a great impression on the interviewer’s mind that you are really interested in working with the company.
At the end of the interview, don’t just make for the door without taking your time to appreciate your interviewer for creating a time to attend to you.
This is a short, (not up to a page), but personalized letter or preferably through Email (unless the employer is the type that doesn’t like computer or technology) you send to your interviewer or to each and every member of the employer’s staff who interviewed you.
Try to get in touch with the company or with the employer so as to remind them about you. It is not as if you are disturbing them but most employers or company are occupied with a lot of desk work which can hinder them from reminding to get in touch with you.
But with a little follow-up and reminder could play a very important role in the company remembering and also considering you for the job. It is one of the first job interview tips that might land you the job.
It will be so lovely to say my second congratulations to you after you are finally considered an appointment. So don’t forget to share the good news in the comment box below.
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