The interview is the most
stressful and important part of job hunting. This is where the employers make a
decision based on his or her impression of whether to hire you for their job.
You will want to do your best in this part because here lays the culmination of
all your job hunting efforts. Flub it here and all your efforts from application
to examinations will go down the drain.
1. Make a Great Impression
Always dress in your best attire
for the interview. No matter what the company may require for their employees,
the first impression for applicants should be conservative business attire.
2. Do a Little Research
One of the best ways to make a
good impression on your interviewer is to do a little research on the company
you are applying for. This will equip you with material to answer many of the
questions the interviewer will ask. If you know a thing or two about the
company, you will find it a lot easier to answer this question. Plus, dropping a
few meaty tidbits about how much you know about the company will go a long way
in impressing the interviewer.
3. Watch Your Body Language
It would be abnormal to assume a
different set of body language during the interview. What you should do is to
take note of your body language so that at least it communicates openness and
honesty.
Avoid telling lies or
embellishing your answers. Experienced interviewers will notice this in an
instant. Always keep your palms open and avoid crossing your legs or your arms
together. Do not be afraid to make eye contact while speaking; just make sure
that you do not come across as intimidating.
4. Confidence
Walk in with a purpose. Answer
with a purpose. Try not to be too self-conscious. If you hit a snag and find
yourself in a compromising situation, make sure you handle the situation
confidently - even when saying that you do not know an answer to a question.
Confidence reflects competence.
Employers always look for competent people to fill their ranks.
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