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