Sooner or later, everyone must face the daunting task of interviewing for a job. Whether it’s for just a job to keep your bills paid, or if it’s the dream job you’ve always wanted, there are many things that you have to remember before you can get that job that you so desire.There are many things to be taken into account such as the way to contact your company( phone or e-mail).
Generally, when a company is hiring they post an ad in the newspaper or an online jobbank. How to contact them is usually included in the ad as well. You don’t want to email a resume to a company that is requesting that you walk in with your resume. You don’t want to call a company that requires a faxed resume etc.
It is not particularly common anymore for companies to ask you to call them for an interview. That is usually saved for jobs that include sales and/or jobs that are not so easily applied for by the other methods. Telephoning for an interview is a bit common when a company requires that you be on the phone a lot. It gives them a feel for the quality and the personality of the person on the phone.
You also need to do some research on the company,it doesn’t matter how much knowledge or experience you have about the position that you are trying to get in a company if you don’t have a clue who the company is or what they do. It is disastrous to enter into an interview and not be able to tell your interviewer what their company is about.
It is also important to know your contact.When called for an interview, ask to whom you will be talking to. It is nice to be able to greet your interviewer by name at the beginning of the interview without first being told who they are. It shows that you are on top of things, and have prepared before hand. You will also want to do some research on the person that will be conducting your interview. Learn what they do for the company and try to get some samples of their work or achievements in the company.
You also need to practise your responses beforehand.You should practice your wording and the tone of voice that you plan to use. Try keeping your responses as brief as possible, but with as much detail as you can.
It is also very important the way you dress yourself.You want to make sure that your clothes do not have any wrinkles or stains on them. Pick an outfit that best suits the type of job that you are applying for. If you are going to work in an office setting, you should dress conservatively. Soft earth tones are best for women. Try to avoid mini skirts and shirts that show too much skin. A nice dark suit is good for a male.
Get organized and make sure that all of the things that you will need for the interview are prepared the day before. Make a checklist of the things that you will need if you have to.You should always have an extra resume handy during the interview. You should also bring with you a note pad to take notes during the interview if needed. (Only write down the important things that you think you will need to remember). If you have a business card, have one handy, it makes for easy contact later, and it also shows that you are professional and may help the employer to remember your name.
And don´t forget the following advice:show confidence, keep eye contact and keep a positive attitude.
Here are some of the things you should avoid doing:
Avoid fidgeting while speaking to your interviewer. It shows a lack of self confidence.
• Avoid speaking while using overly expressive hand gestures. It is distracting.
• Avoid biting your lips in between sentences. It gives the impression that you are making things up.
• Do not sit with your arms crossed because it makes you appear stand-offish.
• Do not shrug your shoulders when asked a question that you are unsure of. Take a second to think of your response. Shrugging your shoulders gives the impression that you don’t know the answer.
• Don’t answer with nods and head shakes. Use your words to answer questions.
• Get plenty of sleep the night before the interview.
Do: Arrive on time, or better yet 10 minutes early.
Don’t: Be overly aggressive or egotistical
Do: Refer to the interviewer by name.
Don’t: Spend too much time talking about money.
Do: Smile and use a firm handshake.
Don’t: Act uninterested in the company or the job.
Do: Be alert and act interested throughout.
Don’t: Act defensively when questioned about anything.
Do: Maintain eye contact at all times.
Don’t: Speak badly about past colleagues or employers.
Do: Make all comments in a positive manner.
Don’t: Answer with only yes or no.
Do: Speak clearly, firmly, and with authority.
Don’t: Excuse your bad points about work history.
Do: Except any refreshment offered. Excuse yourself halfway through the interview, even if you have to use the bathroom.
Don’t: Promote your strengths. Ask for coffee or refreshments.
And now watch a couple of videos where you´ll be able to listen to some people telling you about some tips for a job interview.
Interviewing DO´S and DONT´S
How to Prepare for a Job Interview : How to Answer Job Interview Questions
How to ace a job interview
