Here are the top job interview tips that will increase your chances of getting that dream hob.
If you have followed the suggestions provided in our job search article, submitted a killer Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents, it’s quite likely that companies may have contacted you for a personal interview.
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So what do you do next?
Facing the Interview
Getting a call from the interview however is just the first step; you need to successfully face and clear the interview.
You obviously need to put in your best efforts here as it determines the success of all your job hunting efforts.
Here are some useful suggestions on how to successfully face an interview.
Make a Great Impression
Always dress in your best attire for the interview. Your attire should be appropriate. No matter what the company may require for their employees, the first impression for applicants should be conservative business attire.
Research the Company
One of the best ways to make a good impression on your interviewer is to do a little research on the company you are applying for. This will equip you with material to answer many of the questions the interviewer will ask.
One of the main points of the questions you will be asked is how your skills can benefit the company. If you know a thing or two about the company, you will find it a lot easier to answer this question. Plus, it will go a long way in impressing the interviewer.
Watch Your Body Language
Many of the interviewers are well versed in body language, and you will find that, throughout the interview, they will be looking for hints about your personality from the way you act, talk, and move.
It would be abnormal to assume a different set of body language during the interview. What you should do is to take note of your body language so that at least it communicates openness and honesty.
- Avoid telling lies or embellishing your answers.
- Experienced interviewers will notice this in an instant.
- Keep your palms open and avoid crossing your legs or your arms together.
- Do not be afraid to make eye contact while speaking; just make sure that you do not come across as intimidating.
Confidence
Walk in with a purpose. Answer with a purpose. Try not to be too self-conscious. Make sure you are confident in what you say. If you hit a snag and find yourself in a compromising situation, make sure you handle the situation confidently – even when saying that you do not know an answer to a question.
Confidence reflects competence. Employers always look for competent people to fill their ranks.
Following Up on Contacts
Be it job search or promoting your business, it always help to follow-up on all your contacts!
Consider two men applying for a prime position at a company. After the interview, the first applicant just sits around waiting to hear from his prospective employer. On the other hand, the second applicant distributes his contact information to some people that he met in the company. Furthermore, applicant number two does a follow-up on the results of the job interview a few days later. The first applicant has not been heard from, because he just relies on the basic “We’ll call you” routine.
Who do you think will have a greater chance of getting the job?
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Some think that following-up may give out a sign of desperation to the prospective employer, which they could then use to negotiate a lower salary for you, in case they consider you for the job.
However, there’s not much truth to that!
So if you’re still waiting for that job offer and you do not follow up on your contacts, your chances of getting hired become slimmer. In business, following up on all of your contacts is a sure-fire way to spread the word about you, your business sense and expanding your horizons.
Here are some tips on how to follow up on your contacts:
- Send a thank you note right after the interview, ideally after a couple of days. This is a way of getting the prospective employer to hear from you again.
- Make sure you leave your mobile and landline number, e-mail address and home address so that prospective employers will have no excuse of not getting in touch with you.
- Avoid typographical errors and make sure that you have their names correct, see to it that everything is in order, when you send out (i.e. resumes, thank you notes)
- Some companies do take a look at your character references so alert the people on your list that they might receive a call from your prospective employers.
- Always be on the positive side. Should you not get hired for a particular position, you may ask the people from that company for referrals to other companies or at least keep you in mind for future hiring.
Most of these suggestions also apply if you are currently in business, whether you are just starting out or in the midst of expanding. If you go to corporate events and distribute your business cards, do not stop there. These people might eventually bring big business to your company so it is important to build up a strong business relationship with them. So you need to make sure to follow up on all important contacts.
To Conclude
The interview is the most important part of any recruitment process; it’s where the employer makes a decision whether to hire you for the job or not. You obviously need to put in your best efforts here as it determines the success of all your job hunting efforts. Mess it up here and all your efforts will go down the drain. These Job Interview Tips however should prepare you well for facing most job interviews.
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