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How To Prepare For A Job Interview
By Yulin Peng
So you have the call letter for a job interview in your mail. Get going
and do your homework done immediately. Find out all about the company,
the job you applied for, the competitors, the products and all other
relevant information by browsing the Internet, company literature, the
annual report. Get the facts in your application right. If you perceive
a weak area be prepared with convincing answers - if you spend enough
time on it, you will find some. There is no reason why you should not
be able to answer any question about you if you are prepared.
While preparing for the interview, get your perspective right. Pitch in
hard for the job by showing your best side. By showing a good learning
attitude and displaying qualities such as team spirit, ability to
communicate well, ability to take upon responsibility and to think
independently, you will make a positive impression on employers.
All your preparation for the job interview will pay because the
interviewer will instantly know how serious you are about the job. One
thing about preparation is that it shows in small ways. It is as simple
as a layman who can make out the difference between a performing artist
on the stage who has prepared and one who has not.
Once you have packed your soft skills well it is time for you to make
the best physical impression. Dress well in clothes and colors that
suit you (in conservative shades). Some clothes make you feel more
confident than the others, so get those clothes out. Dress like a
thorough professional in business clothes. Get your hair, beard,
fingernails etc done. Use colognes or perfumes that are subtle and not
too loud. Check your papers and leave for your interview early to avoid
any unforeseen traffic delays etc. Land up at the venue early, relax
and enjoy the process.
Be prepared to answer all the regular questions that interviewers ask
such as why you want the job, something about yourself, how you fared
in your last job, your strengths and weaknesses, why you think you are
good fro this job, how you would be contributing to the job, why you
want to work for the company, what you know about the company and the
industry, whether you will be willing to travel, what is the salary you
expect etc. Similarly be ready with your own set of questions about the
organization. You may want to know your growth prospects, the
hierarchy, job responsibilities, company's future plans, company's
expectations from your job, training and other such questions.
Do not forget to ask about when they will decide on your interview
results. Practice all the questions in front of a mirror or
have someone ask you the questions while you answer.
Prepare your entry into the room as well. Walk in confidently but
without being brash or overly aggressive. Smile, wish everybody, shake
hands firmly and warmly. Speak clearly. Look at the entire interview
panel in the eyes. Sit straight, be relaxed (not too loose and not too
stiff). Keep your legs together (don't shake them nervously), bend
slightly forward (show receptivity, no slouching), use your hands if
you wish to be more expressive etc. Do not say negative things, do not
lie or fib (its simpler to say that you don't know the answer), do not
speak too fast or unclearly, do not drop names, make excuses, speak
badly of ex-employers etc. Please switch off your mobile
phones, do not smoke, do not be aggressive. Or shy.
Concentrate on what the interviewers are saying, ask them to repeat
themselves politely if you have not understood the question, smile and
be relaxed and confident. At the end of the interview thank the
interviewers for their time and ask them the next step in the hiring
process. Shake hands firmly, smile and make eye contact with everyone.
Follow up the interview with thank you letters to the interviewers and
a call at the appropriate time to know the decision regarding your
interview. But with all this preparation, there is a good chance that
you would have bagged the job already.
Good luck!
About the Author
Yulin Peng is a recruiting researcher and the owner of http://www.job-employment-guide.com. Please visit his site for more free employment tips.
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