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JOB INTERVIEW TIPS & PRACTICAL GUIDE
Before Attending Job Interview
In order to achieve a successful and productive job interview, whether you are
interviewing with a government agency or with a private company, it is essential
that you prepare yourself sufficiently prior to sitting down with your
prospective employer. You will need to familiarize yourself with your
prospective employer′s professional profile and the products and services they
provide, as well as with the requirements and scope of the open position. The
internet is a very useful tool that you may want to utilize to conduct the
necessary research. You should expect questions regarding your anticipated role
within the company and the ways in which you will be able to help the company
grow and achieve its goals. You may also want prepare a list of questions you
assume your interviewer will ask regarding your skills and abilities and
practice answering them. Remember to always try to highlight your specific
strengths and achievements when answering any question.
Prior to the interview, you will also need to prepare a well-written,
professional resume as well as a typed page of references. Bring extra copies of
both to the interview. Additionally, make sure that you are familiar with the
location of the company. You may want to drive past it the day before the
interview in order to ensure that you know exactly where it is and to make sure
you aware of the time it will take to get there. It is extremely important to be
punctual on the day of your interview; in fact, you may want to arrive a few
minutes early. Any tardiness will be perceived as unprofessional and could count
against you. If you are running late on the day of the interview, it is
essential that you phone your contact at the company and explain the
circumstances.
During Job Interview Session
Making a good first impression is very important! Failing to do so can
negatively impact your application and even cost you the job. Remember to always
behave politely and in a mannerly fashion, and don′t show any silent protest if
you are made to wait. If you are required to fill out a job application form, do
so neatly and accurately, without any exaggeration. Before you enter the
interview room, make sure you switch off or switch to silent mode your cellular
phone. Greet your interviewer by title, shake hands firmly, and wait until you
are offered a chair to sit.
Always remember that no matter how good you believe your resume or
qualifications to be, you must sell yourself to the interviewer. Keep in mind
that your interviewer doesn′t know anything about you, and so you have to
thoroughly explain your skills, accomplishments, and what you can do to help the
company achieve success. Carefully listen to what the interviewer is asking
before trying to formulate an appropriate answer. Try to demonstrate your
confidence and motivation without overly answering the questions or speaking for
too long. Try to communicate clearly and effectively; all companies look for
employees who have strong verbal communication skills and who are able to
interact well with all levels of people. Remember to make eye contact and try
not to show any nervousness. Remember to not badmouth or give a negative opinion
about your previous employers or any other parties. Be positive so that the
interviewer will have a positive impression of you. When describing your past
employment, make sure to mention any and all notable achievements, including
what you did to improve the company′s operation or the ways in which you
motivated other staff members to achieve company′s goals. Remember to describe
any pertinent skills you may possess. Tell the interviewer what you can do for
the company rather than what the company can do for you. Never ask about the
benefits that company will provide to you such as salary, vacations, bonuses,
retirement, etc. until it has been confirmed that you have been chosen for the
position. Most companies will ask you to state your expected salary, so try to
prepare an appropriate answer.
Finally, don′t forget to thank the interviewer for spending his or her valuable
time to meet with you. Leave the room silently and politely. You may want to
follow up with a phone call or an e-mail a week after the interview to check
upon the status of your application.
Dress Code
There is an old saying that goes, “Dress for the job you want, not for the job
you have.” It is extremely important that you dress professionally and
conservatively for your interview. Men should wear a suit and tie and women
should likewise, whether it be a pants or other suit. Make sure your clothing is
pressed and clean, and that you do not reveal too much skin. Women should wear
close-toed shoes. Keep your jewellery and other accessories to a minimum. Make
sure that your hair has been trimmed recently and that it is nicely combed.
Remember to shave, or to make sure any facial hair is also neatly groomed. And
lastly, don′t be too overly zealous with your cologne or perfume!
