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Interview Guide To Secure The Job You Want

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Attending a job interview requires careful preparation. The more you prepare the more confident

and informed you will be, increasing your chances of creating a good impression. It is vital that

your first impression leaves the interviewer feeling positive about you. In some cases its the

only opportunity you will have to impress the interviewer with your knowledge and skills, so make

the most of it. There are no second chances.

Some of the most important things to remember are:-

Be sure you know the exact location of the interview and where to report when you arrive.

Recheck the job requirements. Become familiar with the requirements of your potential employer

Have all your paperwork to hand that maybe required including any references.

Prepare your answers to anticipated questions. You know the job requirements so think of other

questions which may be asked about you and such as your ideas, opinions and general interests.

Do some research on the Company which is recruiting. This is important. It will enable you to ask

pertinent questions, proving that you are sufficiently interested in the company by having spent

time and effort in gleaning as much information as possible about it. Such research reflects a

keen enthusiasm for the job on offer.

Try not to display any signs of nervousness. Always be confident and positive and be clear and

concise in your answers to questions. Self assurance rather than arrogance is often the key to a

successful interview. On no account resort to "waffle". It will only make you look foolish. There

are several things you can do to make the interview pleasant and successful, depending on your

approach.

When you attend an interview always take care with your dress. Dress smartly without being

overdressed or too casual. We have mentioned before the need to appear confident and it is

essential to appear confident when first meeting the person or persons who are carrying out the

interview. As we have said you only get the one chance to make a good impression. It is

particularly important to be punctual. Being late for an appointment is inexcusable as it

indicates you are unreliable. It is far better to err on the safe side and be an hour early

rather than five minutes late. If you are too early you can always brush up your interview

preparation, have a coffee or go for a walk until the appointed time.

When you enter the office where the interview is being held, show that youre at ease, smile at

and offer a handshake to the interviewer. Wait until you are asked before you sit down and hold

on to any papers or brief case you carrying until youre actually sitting down. Never put any of

your belongings onto the desk or table at which the interviewers are seated. Assume a polite

expression and dont slouch. Once you have met the interviewer(s) and the introductions are

completed you can now relax. Take a look round, be observant, interested and alert.

Now is the chance to show how proficient and experienced you are. This is the moment to exhibit

your professionalism along with your knowledge and skills. If theres a question you dont

understand ask for it to be repeated. If you still dont understand the question say so. If the

interviewer outlines a problem within their company offer a solution, or at least make a

suggestion on how the problem may be overcome. Always be positive, accurate and clear. Showing

these attributes helps to convince the interviewer that you have self control, a requirement for

any person who needs to exercise control in the workplace. To add to your credibility always ask

questions about the company, its plans and past performance in addition to what developments are

due to take place. Also ask what your prospects will be if you prove you have the ability to

control, develop and improve on the current job under offer.

At the end of the interview you will be told youll be informed of the outcome. Thank the

interviewer(s) for their attention and time and confirm you are still interested in the job (if

you are) before you leave.

The above points will help you to perform well at a job interview. Think about them and apply

them and youll have a considerable advantage over all the other applicants.

Michael Russell

Your Independent guide to Interviews





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