It’s always good news when you have been picked among applicants for a job interview. A new job is exciting because it’s a new start that can mean a better position or a better salary. But it can be stressful too because the next step depends on you proving you’re the right fit for the job. You have to be fully prepared for it in order to impress the interviewer and land that position. Here are some tips for your job interview however and in addition, during this Covid 19 situation please follow this guideline for remote interviewing.
Do Your Research
You will likely be asked about the company you’re applying for and knowing how to answer that question will go a long way. Not knowing might not be a deal-breaker, but your answer will show interest and dedication. Check the about page on their website, their social media accounts, and if available, read the company’s vision and policies to be sure they are in accordance with your own vision and moral values. It’s essential to read the job description to understand your duties and what will be asked of you.
Read the Requirements – Again
The requirements are the skills, experiences, certificates, and everything they’re looking for in a candidate. They try to be specific so that they don’t waste their time on unqualified applicants. Chances are, your requirements have already matched or else they wouldn’t call you for an interview, but it’s still important for you to match your skills and qualifications to the ones they require. Knowing the requirements will help you be confident and assertive and will prepare you for many types of questions.
Look for Frequently Asked Questions
Not every interviewer will ask the same exact questions, it’s true, but they will probably ask about similar topics. They will want to know more about you, your aspirations, and why you want to get this job. So it might help if you read Job Interview Questions and try to answer them. You will find frequently asked questions online along with top mistakes to avoid.
Practice
There are different ways to practice for your interview, like practicing by yourself in the mirror or with a friend through a mock-interview. Practicing will make you less nervous about the real interview. When you practice, be mindful of your body language and your voice. There are many body language tips like leaning forward while talking, nodding your head while listening, giving a firm handshake, and never interrupting your interviewer.
Your voice is an important asset too, you have to listen to yourself and notice how you speak. You should work on your voice tone, the pace and pitch, which are all about how you deliver your words. If you speak too fast, you will sound nervous and if you speak slowly, you will come off as unsure of your own words. A high pitch kills credibility and a monotonous tone will bore your interviewer. If it sounds like it’s too much, don’t worry, just listen to yourself and adjust your tone until it sounds confident and credible.
On the Day of the In-person Interview
Dress Appropriately
If your interview is in-person, it helps immensely to ask about the dress code on the phone. How you dress might not be the most important factor, but it leaves an impression about you as a person. Regardless of the dress code, your clothes must look neat and not shabby.
Be Early
If you’re late for an interview, your interviewer will think you’re going to arrive late for work. Showing up early, on the other hand, shows that you’re committed to the job. Try not to show up too early, 15 minutes early will do. Before going, make sure to know the address well, ask them if you can, so that you don’t waste time looking for the company location.
Be Confident
No matter how the interview starts, you must stay confident until the end. Remember that you have assets that they’re looking for and that they picked your resume for a reason.
Bring Your CV
Make sure to bring copies of your CV, resume, certificates, and portfolio if you have one. Don’t bring anything else and make sure to silence your phone during the interview. Of course having a well written resume and layout is important to actually get to the point of being called in for an interview. You may want to turn this over to a professional resume writer to make sure this is done very well to help increase your odds.
Ask Questions
Prepare questions to ask the interviewer, it will show that you’re engaged and that you want to know more about the job.
Nailing an interview isn’t that hard, you just have to exert some effort to show that you’re interested and well-qualified. If you do have the qualifications they’re asking for, you have nothing to worry about. Still, preparation always comes in handy, and you will not be wasting your time, even if you don’t get the job.
