Interviewing Tips

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 437.

You have got an interview for a job – good! So now for the hard work. To do well at an interview you need to put in some thought first. Here are some general advice for you.

Before the interview

- Find out what you can about the firm.

- Find out the interviewer's name and telephone number.

- Find out where the interview is.

- Find out how long it will take to get there.

- Make sure you know what the job involves.

- Get plenty of sleep the night before the interview.

- Don't eat a big meal before the interview.

- Try to relax before and during the interview.

- Dress to look clean and tidy.

At the interview

- Arrive early. Phone if you are held up.

- Be polite and try to smile, give a firm handshake (ladies too).

- Be confident and make the interviewer think that you are a self-confident person.

- Listen carefully and make sure that you answer the question that the interviewer asked.

- Take a moment to digest the questions.

- Don't be afraid to start over.

- Nod to acknowledge understanding.

- Make eye contact with the interviewer between 50% and 75% of the time.

- Use pauses effectively.

- Don't panic, even if faced by more than one person.

- Try to prepare yourself for any potentially sensitive questions.

- Don't give one word answers or say you don't care what you do.

- Show interest in the job and ask questions.

- Don't speak negatively about anyone.

- Don't fidget, i.e. don't bite your lip, chew on pen, stare.

- Breathe!

At the end of the interview you should thank the interviewer for the time spent on you. The interviewer will tell you what the next step will be.