If you do your research, you will find an unlimited number of references for what to do, and what not to do, to ensure you have a successful interview. Unfortunately, these sources have been repeating the same advice over and over for years. While it is still important to maintain eye contact with the interviewer and to always thank them for the interview, there are some new tips that people have developed and found useful when it comes to getting the job.
Businesses have changed and the methods for interviewing have changed as well. Knowing what to do or say at the right time can turn a bad interview into a successful one.
Conclude the Interview with an Important Question
Answer the questions for the interviewer in a concise and clear manner. Once the interview is over, ask them if there is anything that you have said that might interfere with your chances of getting the job. If they have formed a negative opinion of you during the process, this will give you a chance to set things straight and leave them with a more positive opinion. Something taken out of context may turn into an important issue if left unaddressed.
Show Your Resilience
You aren’t interviewing for a position that requires too much sensitivity no matter what it is. Let them know that you can take constructive criticism and that you can stay tough when things get hectic.
Know the Company and the Interviewer
It is standard advice to do research on the company and be familiar with how it operates before you go into the interview. You will also need to research the interviewer if you know the name of the person that will be conducting it. Keep in mind that they are a person with a life outside of their job and you may find some areas of common interest that will help you leave a good impression.
Give Yourself Credit
It isn’t enough to describe your job duties at your prior jobs. You need to list your special accomplishments, awards, anything that says you are willing to devote your skills to getting the best results possible. This should include those projects that you handled as a member of a team. This shows that you have the ability to work with others and produce quality results.
Be Familiar with the Job You are Applying for
Don’t make the assumption that you know what will be expected of you based on the job title alone. Learn what the job title means to this specific company and what the requirements are to fill it before you go to the interview. Job titles don’t always mean the same thing at different companies and you want to be prepared to tell your interviewer what qualifications you have for the job and how you will put them to use.
Remind them with a Proper Thank You
It isn’t enough to thank them at the end of the interview. As soon as you get home, prepare a handwritten note and send it to your interviewer. This will freshen their memory after they have had the chance to interview several other potential candidates for the job. It will also give them an appreciation for your attention to detail.
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