| Looking for a new job can be a frustrating | | | | original certificates and reference letters. |
| experience. Being prepared and ready for an | | | | Present these documents to your interviewer |
| interview help relieve some of the stress in | | | | when he asks to see them. Use a neat folder |
| job hunting. Here are 12 tips that can help | | | | for easy reference. |
| to ease your interview process: | | | | |
| | | | Tip 6: Be positive at the interview |
| Tip 1: Obtain detailed information on the | | | | |
| company | | | | Be prepared on the questions that you might |
| | | | be asked during the interview. It is |
| It is important that you have the full | | | | important to work out the information your |
| details of the company you are going for | | | | prospective new employers are looking for. |
| interview. Details such as address, telephone | | | | Always be positive even when asked a question |
| number, name of the interviewer or contact | | | | that is unexpected. You must listen |
| person to see. You need to know the exact | | | | positively when the interviewer explain to |
| location of the company or the location where | | | | you the duties of the job. Don't afraid to |
| the interview is going to be conducted by the | | | | ask questions if you are not clear or would |
| company. If you are not certain about the | | | | like to know more about the job. |
| location, contact the company to find out | | | | |
| where exactly the company is located, what | | | | Tip 7: Smile & Maintain Eye Contact |
| are the land marks that can help you to | | | | |
| locate it. | | | | Your body language can tell the interviewer |
| | | | more about you than you realize. It is |
| Tip 2: Be Punctual | | | | important to relax and not be tense, to smile |
| | | | and answer the questions confidently. Always |
| Don't be late because you will give a poor | | | | look at the eye of the interviewers when you |
| first impression to the interviewers. Always | | | | answer their questions and keep your answer |
| arrive at least 5 to 10 minutes before the | | | | clear. Correct body language and a good eye |
| interview time. Get to the interview location | | | | contact with the interviewers will give you a |
| before the time will help you mentally | | | | good successful edge. |
| prepare yourself for the interview. | | | | |
| | | | Tip 8: Ask Questions |
| Tip 3: Dress Code Your appearance and | | | | |
| grooming are important to give a good first | | | | Just answering the questions of the |
| impression for the interviewers. Always wear | | | | interviewers is not enough. Asking sensible |
| clean and well-ironed light clothes suitable | | | | questions and showing an interest in the |
| for day wear. Gentlemen should wear a suit | | | | organization indicate to the interviewers |
| and tie. Ladies make up should be light; hair | | | | your seriousness to the job position. |
| should be neat and tidy. You need to spend | | | | |
| some time to coordinate your dress with | | | | Tip 9: Thanks the Interviews at the End of |
| appropriate accessories so that you feel | | | | Interview Once the interview session is |
| confident you look your best. | | | | finished, remember to thank the interviewers |
| | | | for their time. If it is your first |
| Tip 4: Switch off Pagers and Mobile Phones | | | | interview, the interviewers will indicate to |
| | | | you the possibility of a second interview, |
| Don't let your interview process being | | | | check with them when the second interview is |
| interrupted by the incoming rings of mobile | | | | likely to be and make a note of the likely |
| phone or beeping sound from your pager. | | | | date so that you do not forget. |
| Always turn them off before you go in for the | | | | |
| interview. | | | | Summary |
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| Tip 5: Presentation of updated CV and | | | | Getting yourself prepared, look confident and |
| Certificates | | | | react positive during the interview session |
| | | | are important factors that determine a |
| Always carry with you your updated CV, | | | | successful of your interview. |