Job interview techniques
You have worked hard on your resume and it has payed off by that confidence lifting letter in the post that you have been successful in landing a job interview - congratulations! now, follow these basic pointers in your interview.
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Before you do anything, plan a timed travel run Lets make one point clear. If you arrive late for your job interview you have a 80% chance of not landing your dream job. The reason for your lateness will not cut any ice with your employer, that’s why it is critical you plan. Take note of which day of the week your interview is and then if possible carry out a “dummy” travel run on that same day a week before your interview. Take a note of potential problems such as roadworks etc. Then the morning of your interview, add another 15 mins on your “dummy” travel time just to be safe. |
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Look Smart - Think Smart First impressions last. For the men a clean, dark well pressed suit with a white shirt and plain tie is a sure winner (also if you wear earrings take them out for your interview). For the ladies, a dark business suit or dress is a good choice. Wear little make-up and if you like nail polish, for this day use soft colours. For both men and women a clean pair of shoes that matches your suit is a must along with groomed hair and a cheerful attitude. |
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Introductions Introduce yourself in a polite and courteous manner. A firm (not too hard) hand-shake gives the interview process a confident start. |
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Listen, Listen, Listen! Once your sat down and the interview is under way, relax and listen to everything the interviewer has to say. Try to answer your questions in a polite and confident manner and the key point here is to give examples in your answers, that is, you may get asked your strengths and abilities, if so think of your current job and state particular times when you “did this” and “did that”. Humanising your answers will sit well with your interviewer. |
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Ask the right questions Ask the right questions? Isn’t that the job of your interviewer? Well no..actually, there will be some point in the interview where the employer will ask you if you have any questions about either the job your applying for and the company in general. Good questions to ask are future developments, internal policies and product development. Bad questions include “selfish”, benefits to the job, pay increases and sick pay schemes. |
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Write a follow up letter After your interview you usually have a feeling on whether everything went well or not, a “gut” instinct if you like. A great way to impress your potential new boss is to write to him/her and thank them for there time and that you were looking forward to hearing from them. |
Written by admin on August 30th, 2006 with no comments.
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