Tips For Preparing For a Job Interview
Here are 10 important tips to help your next interview lead to your next job:
1. Do your homework
Research the company before hand so that you can showcase that knowledge
during the interview. This will boost your credibility with the
interviewer and will help you to formulate intelligent questions to ask
him or her.
2. Know where you’re going
Make sure to find out where the office is and how to get there. Do you
know how long the trip will take? Do you know how easy it is to park?
Save yourself time and unnecessary stress by knowing these things before
heading to the interview.
3. Look the part
Your clothing should be neat, pressed, and professional looking. As it
can be difficult to know the culture of the office environment
beforehand, err on the side of conservative. Even if everyone’s wearing
jeans when you arrive, you’re still probably better off having shown up
in a suit. However, don’t be afraid to inject some personality into your
look, and don’t neglect the details. Make sure to have a fresh haircut
and clean, manicured nails.
4. Rehearse beforehand
Prior to your interview, prepare answers to common questions the interviewer is likely to ask, such as What are your strengths and weaknesses? Why do you want to work here? Why should we hire you? and the ever popular Tell me about yourself. Conduct a mock interview with a trusted friend as practice.
5. Secure your references
Find at least three key people — former supervisors, colleagues, or
instructors — who are willing to serve as your professional references.
Be sure to secure their permission beforehand, and be certain that they
will speak highly of you if contacted by a potential employer.
6. Arrive early
Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before the interview. Visit the
restroom and check your appearance in the mirror. Turn your cell phone
off so it doesn’t ring during your meeting.
7. Bring necessary documentation
Make a checklist of documents that you will need for the interview, and
make sure that you have them with you before leaving home.
8. Sell yourself
The interview is your chance to shine, so now is not the time to be
humble. Develop a 25-second sales pitch that sings your praises. In
business this is called an “elevator speech,” a compelling overview of why you?
that can be recited in the time it takes to ride the elevator. It
should include your strengths, your abilities, and what sets you
uniquely apart from other applicants.
9. Don’t neglect to ask questions
Based on your earlier research, ask how the responsibilities of the
open position relate to the company’s goals and plans for the future.
Interviewers are often favorably impressed by candidates who show that
they are knowledgeable about the organization.
10. Follow-up
After the interview, don’t forget to send a handwritten note or
friendly email thanking the interviewer for his or her time and
consideration, as well as restating your interest and commitment to the
position. If you don’t hear anything after two week, call to politely
inquire when they will be making a final decision.
Remember to keep this in mind: Every interview is a valuable learning
experience. Even if you don’t get this particular job, when the next
interview rolls around, you’ll be much better prepared and more at ease
with the whole process. All of which can go a long way to boosting your
confidence and improving your chances of being offered the next job.
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