These ten tips will help you for
a successful interview; from greetings to saying thank you. In the current
situation of financial crisis, employment chances are becoming lesser and competition
to get a job is increasing. In this scenario when you get a chance of job
interview in a reputable company or organization, you will not want to waste it
or let it go. You should do your best to get job offer after the interview.
Read following steps carefully
and prepare yourself for the interview accordingly.
1. Get Information about the Company/ Organization
You as an applicant might already
know basic information about the employer but it is very necessary that when
you get interview call, you should gather as much information about the company
or organization as you can. You may visit their website and other online
resources to know more about them, their business type, their products or
services etc. If you know someone already working with that company, ask him
about required info.
2. Practice Interviewing
Prepare a questionnaire containing
all the expected questions and ask one of your friends to act as interviewee
asking these questions. This will probably help you to prepare yourself for
interview practically.
3. Dress Well
First impression is the last
impression. You should select a decent dress to wear on the day of interview,
your nails and hair should be properly cut and your shoes should be clear and
polished well. In simple you should look awesome, smart, decent, active and
energetic.
4. Keep all the Related Documents
You must have all your necessary
documents; degrees, certificates, credentials, experience letters and reference
letter etc on the time of interview. Use a suitable documents folder or file to
keep documents safe and organize so you can easily find any documents when you
need. Bring along a set of extra copies of your resume, a copy of your
references and paper to take notes.
5. Be on Time
On the day of interview, you must
reach at company office will on time or well before time, if possible. If it is
your first time to go that place, know the route, transport availability and
estimated time to reach there.
6. Start with Greetings
When you are called inside the
room before interviewee or interview panel, ask for permission to come inside
the room and greet them with most appropriate words. A firm handshake and
plenty of eye contact express confidence.
7. Stay Calm and Look Confident
During interview, you should stay
calm and look confident. Never get puzzled or confused. Answer all the
questions confidently. And if you don’t know the answer, say that I don’t know.
Speak clearly in a confident voice, even though you may feel trembling.
8. Never Tell a Lie
Always speak truth; never tell a
lie even in any situation. Don’t tell a lie about your qualification, skills, experience
or anything else. Any lie can make your career life worst.
9. Listen Carefully
One of the most deserted interview
skills is listening. Make sure you are not only listening, but also reading
between the lines. Sometimes what is not said is just as vital as what is said.
If you could not hear a question clearly or you want to make it clearer, don’t
hesitate to ask it.
10. Say Thank You
Say thank you after the job
interview not only is good interview decorum, it also emphasizes your interest
in the position. Use your thank you letter, as well, to address any issues and
concerns that came up during the interview.
