You can rest assured that any guide on how to have a successful interview will include tips on dressing professionally, maintaining eye contact with the interviewer, and keeping a firm handshake. The reality is that these, and several other tips, have been around for a long, long time. That doesn’t mean that they aren’t important, only that they are as significant as telling you to use your umbrella when it rains.
Instead of relying on the same old advice from the so-called experts, the tips that come from real people who have tried different approaches in real interview situations can have a lot more value and provide you with a wider variety of insight. Here are some of these tips that have proven time and again to be of real value to interviewees.
Ask the Right Questions
At the end of the interview, ask the interview if you have said anything that might prevent you from getting the job. Chances are that they have already formed an opinion and there may be something that you said during the interview that created some doubt. Asking them this question will give you a chance to change a negative opinion and clarify something that isn’t what they perceived it to be.
You can also ask where you stand in comparison to the other interviews they have done so far. Let them know that you want to do your best and that you are serious in going after this job.
Keep the Job Itself in Mind
Although you may feel as though you are on display during an interview, the point of the process is actually the open position that you want to fill. Keep your focus on the responsibilities of the job and let them know the qualifications you have that make you the ideal candidate.
Extend Your Research
One of those tried and true tips that we were talking about earlier is to research the company prior to the interview. Go a step further and research the person(s) who will be conducting your interview. If you don’t know who the person is, make it a habit to know as much as possible about the company and share your knowledge with them.
Let them Know You are Tough
Tell your interviewer that you have the ability to take constructive criticism without folding. They need to know that you can take the heat. They don’t want an employee that is pampered and has a problem with self-esteem but someone they can count on when the going gets tough.
List Your Accomplishments
Employers like to know what you have done “above and beyond” at your previous job. List those things that you accomplished with an emphasis on those that show how you went the extra mile to get the results. It will also give you a little more confidence for the interview when you have fresh in your mind some of the things that you have previously mastered!
Show Your Appreciation
As soon as the interview is over, prepare a handwritten thank-you note to send to the interviewer. They will appreciate the gesture and it will help keep you fresh in their minds.
Know what Position You are Interviewing for
Know more than the title of the position you are interviewing for. Research the position so that you know what skills are needed so that you can sell yourself as the best candidate based on the specific requirements.
Author Resource:
Bela K. is a writer and frequent contributor to http://2-ct.com and http://ctwebguy.com.
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