PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW
The job interview is probably the most important step you will take in your job journey. It is the best chance for you to show the hiring manger and recruitment company that you are the best person for their job, and you can do this by preparing well for the interview. Preparing for an interview might seem intimidating, but there are several steps you can take to prepare for a successful interview.
EXAMINE AND REVIEW THE JOB DISCRIPTION
You should use the employer’s job description as a guide. Read and review the job description thoroughly. The job title will give you an understanding. The job description is a list of qualifications, qualities and background the employer is looking for in a candidate.
RESEARCH THE COMPANY
Researching the company before an interview will give you an insight into the organization’s future goals and plans. You can search for company website. Research about the company financials, culture, executive team, and competitors. Researching the company, you are applying to is an important part of preparing for an interview. Not only will it help provide context for your interview conversations, but it will also help you when preparing thoughtful questions for your interview.
PRACTICE INTERVIEWING
Practicing interview is the best way to relieve anxiety and improve your confidence. Repeatedly practicing the interview will make you more comfortable. If you have someone to perform a mock interview, then it’s a good opportunity to practice for an interview. If you don’t have anyone, you can read all the questions and answers loud. The more you repeat your interview, the more confident you will be during the real interview.
PREP ANSWERS FOR POSSIBLE QUESTIONS
List the possible questions and make notes of you answers. You can search and prepare for some common questions that interview could ask. You can make questions from your abilities and experience. Also check out some of the tough questions you might get asked.
PRACTICE INTERVIEW ETIQUETTE
Proper etiquette in an interview is important. Remember to greet everyone when you reach the interview destination, starting from the receptionist, the interviewer, and everyone else you meet. You should be polite, pleasant, and enthusiastic. During the interview watch your body language, shake hands firmly, make friendly eye contact, pay attention, be attentive, and look interested. These things you can practice in your practice interview.
READ AND RECHECK YOUR RESUME
Your resume is all the interviewer will look into in order to get to know you. They may pick things out from you resume and ask you to elaborate. Even if you have listed a job that you did many years ago, the interviewer may ask you to explain what you did at that job. So you should go through everything you have mentioned in your resume. This is one step in your preparation you should not skip.
You can surpass any interview if you are well prepared. The best way is to practice and being confident.
