| Top Tips for acing that interview | | | | - Be relaxed and try your best at the |
| - The first step to a successful job | | | | same time. In fact, try to enjoy the |
| interview is to downplay the dreaded 'I' | | | | experience and remember that you |
| word. 'Interview', after all, can | | | | wouldn't be there in the first place if |
| conjure up all sorts of anxious and | | | | they weren't interested in you, which is |
| gnawing thoughts, whether a steely, | | | | already a complement in itself. |
| penetrating glare, stuttering response | | | | - If you're sitting down when the |
| or long, awkward silence. | | | | interviewer arrives, be sure to stand up |
| - Of course, the reality, and what all | | | | and greet him/her with a smile, some |
| so-called 'interviewees' need to | | | | firm eye contact and an equally firm |
| understand, is that job 'interviews' are | | | | handshake, but remember not to crush |
| nothing more than a meeting, or | | | | their hand. You'll notice that, like |
| conversation, between two parties that | | | | you, he/she is a human, not a mechanical |
| are interested in what the other has to | | | | device. If it's a man, never call him |
| offer. | | | | 'Sir', just use first names. |
| - It really is important that | | | | - When you're on the way to the |
| prospective employees look at the job | | | | interview room, start up a light |
| interview as a meeting of equals, and | | | | conversation about, say, the big match |
| not an arrangement geared in favour of | | | | the night before - or any other familiar |
| the employer. You have to make sure that | | | | topic that might start an ice-breaking |
| the company you're thinking of joining | | | | conversation. This will put you at ease |
| has enough to offer you too - it's not | | | | immediately. |
| all one-way traffic! They need to | | | | The interview itself: |
| consider you as well. | | | | - Body language is crucial.Sit upright |
| Top Job Interview Tips For Securing the | | | | and don't fold your arms. |
| Job That YOU want: | | | | - Let the interviewer determine the |
| In preparation of your next interview, | | | | course of the interview, although don't |
| consider these job interview tips | | | | be shy to ask a question when one comes |
| - Make sure you know your CV like the | | | | into your head. But don't constantly |
| back of your hand. Those are your | | | | interrupt. |
| personal details and there is no reason | | | | - The most important tip is to play each |
| why you should not be well-versed in | | | | job interview as it is and go with the |
| your own CV. | | | | flow. If the atmosphere is relaxed and |
| - Always take a hard copy of you CV | | | | informal, you can afford to be a little |
| along. Just in case. | | | | less formal too, although that's not to |
| - Ask yourself some general questions as | | | | say you should light up and ask for a |
| to why you're applying for the job in | | | | coffee.If the interviewer appears quite |
| the first place. | | | | stern, adopt a more serious tone and |
| - Learn as much about the company as | | | | don't let it faze you. |
| possible before the interview, this | | | | - If appropriate, show the interviewer |
| shows that you are taking the interview | | | | that you've got a sense of humour and |
| seriously, and that you are truly | | | | are easy to get on with: employers will |
| interested in the position available. | | | | offer jobs to people they have struck up |
| - Next up, assemble your research and | | | | a chemistry with.A bit of acceptable |
| think through the kind of questions you | | | | humour will also help you to relax - no |
| may be asked in the job interview and | | | | rude jokes though. |
| the type of answers you'll give. | | | | - Be enthusiastic, don't rush your |
| - Remember the names and titles of the | | | | responses and be as spontaneous as |
| interviewers. This is flattering and | | | | possible. |
| respectful. | | | | - If you're asked an awkward question, |
| - Make sure your interview outfit is | | | | take your time to answer - it's better |
| ready the night before, so as not to | | | | to spend a few moments thinking of an |
| waste precious time that can be spent | | | | appropriate response than to start |
| preparing for the interview itself. | | | | waffling. This also shows you're |
| Tips for the day of the job interview: | | | | confident and thoughtful enough not to |
| - Don't panic: remember, it's not an | | | | be rushed. |
| interview, just a meeting. | | | | - Be sure to outline all your |
| - Take the following items with you to | | | | achievements and strengths, although |
| the job interview: a notebook and pen; | | | | don't allow yourself to come across as |
| your CV; directions and an A-Z; the | | | | arrogant - and never be derogatory about |
| company name, address and contact | | | | your current or previous employer. |
| details;your consultant's number and | | | | - Always maintain a positive attitude |
| your previously prepared questions for | | | | about others. |
| reference. | | | | - Remember to ask intelligent questions |
| - Aim to arrive in the vicinity 30 | | | | and feel free to use and make notes. |
| minutes before your job interview to | | | | Overall,enjoy the experience and |
| allow for any potential transport | | | | remember that it's not an interview, |
| problems. | | | | just a two-way conversation! |
| Tips on arrival at the interview: | | | | |