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Job Interview Tips...
Arrive in
the company’s building ten
minutes before the scheduled
meeting so that you will
feel relaxed and in control.
Do not arrive in the lobby
earlier. Be very friendly to everyone
you meet and do not complain
about parking, commute time,
etc.
The importance of
effective oral communication
is something we cannot
stress enough. Avoid
the use of rambling
responses. Stick to
the point and make your
questions and answers clear
and concise. In
addition, maintain good eye
contact as it shows
sincerity and high
self-esteem.
Developing a high degree of
sensitivity is another
excellent tool in
interviewing. A
candidate who frequently
interrupts the interviewer
will appear self centered.
Be an attentive listener.
Bragging or appearing as a
"know-it-all" is also
ineffective.
The candidate must be
up-front with information.
Do not try to cover up or
gloss over past mistakes or
misfortunes.
Interviewers should not have
to dig for details. On
the other hand, a "What’s in
it for me" attitude can be a
turn-off to a potential
employer. Candidates
who admit that money is
their prime motivator and
that they are strictly
looking for financial gain
will not be well received.
If that is your primary
motivation for looking for a
new job, keep it to
yourself.
A lack of depth in
presenting yourself to a
potential employer can also
put you in a "no win"
position. Answers that
lack substance and show
little introspection appear
to be superficial.
Comments and ideas that are
disjointed or too
philosophical may indicate
an illogical thought
process. Try to convey
that you are an upbeat
person, not a quitter, and
one who is capable of
independent thought.
Appropriate professional
attire for a business
interview continues to be of
paramount importance.
Wear conservative business
clothing and be well groomed
for the occasion.
If the interview process
includes a meal, remember
your manners! Refrain
from ordering alcohol as it
affects your judgment and
behavior. Watch your
table etiquette and always
be polite to your server, as
well as the other members of
your party. Fidgeting
with jewelry or clothing
during the interview can
make the prospective
employer feel uncomfortable
with you.
At the conclusion of the
interview, ask the potential
employer for his business
card so you may follow-up
with a thank you note.
Always smile and end the
interview with a firm
handshake. It is
indeed appropriate to ask
the interviewer what follow-up
you might expect.
We hope this advice will
help make the interview
process more successful for
you. If an interview
does not go as well as you
had hoped, do not dwell on
it. Let it go, but always
try to analyze how you could
improve your style for
future interviews.
Remember too, that the
hiring manager is asking him
or herself, "Would I and my
team like to work with this
person". Be likeable!
After your
interview be sure to mail or
e-mail a thank you note and
call your recruiter
immediately. It is
very important that your
recruiter has your feedback
before he/she speaks with
the hiring manager.
Another big benefit of
working with a good
recruiter is that you will
get feedback much more
quickly than normal.
1. Being enthusiastic,
likable, and determined.
2. Do your research and be
informed: look at websites,
brochures, etc.
3. Be clear on your
motivation for wanting to
join the company.
4. Help your interviewer by
answering questions clearly
and succinctly.
5. Anticipate questions,
prepare answers.
6. Be ready with your own
questions too.
7. Try to be yourself.
Don't be coy, sell your
skills.
8. Take notes, get noticed.
9. Exit gracefully, then
follow up.
10. Visualize and use
positive affirmations before
the interview. |
