Be it if it’s your first time attending interview or have been a seasoned professional, you will have to brush up your interview skills and keep them updated. You are given just one chance to present and maximize your potential during an interview – this has not changed. What are some ways that will help you grab the employment opportunity and get the job offer!
PUNCTUALITY!
Arrive early for interview. It is advisable 10 to 15 minutes before the interview so you have time to cool and keep yourself steady. You want to keep your mind calm. On the flip note, you do not want to arrive late or get panicky searching for the location. You may use excuses such as getting trapped in a traffic jam and unable to find the location, but this does not deter the interviewer from forming bad first impression on your punctuality.
PRESENTATION!
Present yourself coherently and professionally. Speak up coherently and enthusiastically about your experiences and skills. Make sure that you present yourself professionally and let your personality fill the vibe in the interview room. Keep yourself calm and have the small pauses to formulate your answer.
RESEARCH!
Research on the Company. Go through the Company’s website and understand its information that. It is also good that you understand the industry and its competitors well. This research will mean that you are sincere and serious about knowing what the Company performs financially & its daily operational activities and how you can value add into the business.
REHEARSE!
Rehearse. If need be, or you are entering an interview with too many timelines and details to share with the interviewers. If you messed up your timelines and details of information, you may get yourself and the interviewers confused.
ASK!
Ask questions. Remember that interview is never a one-way assessment of the job and its organisation. It’s a good opportunity for you to learn about the environment and workplace culture are a good fit to your career search. You may also ask on the career progression or path that entails in your new career. Don’t be afraid to speak up; and never sound like you are demanding a particular environment. Be soft in your reactions when you hear some negativity in the answers. Interviewers, at times, also test your reactions to the worst situation or environment.
FOLLOW UP!
Follow-up with gratitude note. Gratitude note these days are still mandatory to show that you are appreciative of the interviewers taking time off to assess your ability on the role. Do not burn the bridge but eliminating the opportunity by showing disinterest in the role after the interview. Always indicate your interest on the position.