[Talk]  Make Your Job Interview Successful


   Contributing writer

   Congratulations! Spending days, weeks, or possibly months of
   looking for the right job has finally paid off and you've been
   asked to come in for an interview. Then comes the biggest question
   of all, "now what?" You will only have 15 to 20 minutes to "sell"
   your experiences, attitude, and skills to the employer - most
   likely without knowing what the employer wants to hear from you.
   There are articles upon articles of advice on interviewing, from
   how to answer certain questions to how to dress - right down to
   the color of your socks! It can seem overwhelming, but remembering
   a few key points can help make your interview successful.

   1. Research.
   Find out a little bit about the company you want to work for.
   Visit the location in person if it is a store or building open to
   the general public. Visit the company’s Website and talk to
   anyone you might know who works there. What kinds of products or
   services does the company make or sell? What types of people work
   there? What are the typical hours this position requires? What are
   some of the day-to-day tasks that the job involves?

   Make notes of things you want more information about and ask the
   employer about them at the end of your interview (it’s always a
   good idea to have a few questions to ask the employer, anyway!).
   Researching a company and the position make you stand out in an
   interview. It shows that you are really interested in working
   there. For more information on how and why to research a company
   before you interview, click here.

   2. Practice
   It sounds funny – and it looks even funnier – but practicing out
   loud for your interview will help you sound more polished and
   concise and less nervous in the actual interview. List a few key
   things you want the employer to know about you, and review common
   interview questions. Formulate answers to those questions and
   answer them out loud while looking at yourself in the mirror. This
   exercise prevents you from rambling in the interview and sounding
   unpolished and unsure. It also helps you discover what really does
   make you the best candidate for the job!

   3.Dress to Make a Good First Impression.
   In an interview, first impressions do matter. The best way to
   ensure a good first impression is to dress smart. If you are
   interviewing for a job in an office, it is usually best to wear a
   dark-colored, conservative suit (for both men and women). If you
   are interviewing for a job where the dress code is more casual (at
   a factory or a construction site, for example), nice slacks and a
   collared button-down shirt with a tie for men and a nice dress or
   blouse and slacks or skirt for women are usually appropriate. You
   should avoid wearing excessive jewelry, perfume, and flamboyant
   clothes. Good personal hygiene is also important.

   If you are unsure what to wear, you should always go with the most
   conservative, professional option. Most experts agree it is better
   to be overdressed than dressed too casually. What you are wearing
   tells employers a lot about how serious you are about getting the
   job. Find out more about how to dress for an interview here.

   4. Be Conscious of Good Interview Etiquette.
   This list could go on forever – there is literally an endless
   array of “dos” and “don’ts” for an interview – and not
   everyone agrees on every aspect of that list. There are, however,
   some basic “interview etiquette” tips that are important to
   remember. (For a more comprehensive list, click here).

   Be on time for your interview. This is, perhaps, the most
   important. Employers expect employees to arrive on time to work.
   They may see a person who is late to an interview, when he or she
   is supposed to be showing his or her best side, as someone who
   will have difficulty arriving on time to work or meeting deadlines
   if hired.

   Be aware of your body language. When shaking hands, make sure your
   grip is firm and confident. Have good posture, but avoid appearing
   like you’re as stiff as a cardboard cutout. Even the most
   experienced professionals get nervous in an interview – it’s
   normal. However, if you appear too nervous, the interviewer might
   draw the wrong conclusions about your ability to do the job –
   especially if it involves interacting with people! Conversely,
   make sure you don’t slouch – this could give the impression that
   you are lazy or uninterested in the position. Maintain eye contact
   with your interviewer to convey confidence. When speaking, be
   polite and professional and avoid using slang and profanities. The
   more confident and polished you appear the more likely you are to
   leave the interviewer with a positive impression of you.

   Keep the interview positive. Avoid making negative remarks about
   any previous jobs or employers. Also, refrain from complaining
   about any job-related tasks or responsibilities you were given in
   a previous position. Employers want to hire someone who is
   positive, enthusiastic, and able to meet and deal with challenges.

   5. Be Prepared to Ask the Interviewer Questions.
   This is where your research comes in. Employers want to know if
   you’re truly interested in the position. They also want to know
   that you have all the information you need to make a decision, if
   offered the job. It isn’t a good idea to turn the tables and
   “interview” the interviewer, but it is a good idea to go into
   the interview with a few questions in mind. This is your chance to
   ask additional questions about the business, the position, the
   requirements, and the expectations of the person who will fill the
   position.

   Click on Sample Questions to Ask an Interviewer or Questions to
   Ask in an Interview for list of sample questions to ask in your
   interview. Remember to ask questions that are relevant to the
   company and position for which you are interviewing.

   6. Follow up with a Thank-You Note.
   Make sure you let the interviewer know how pleased you were to
   have the chance to interview with him or her. Immediately after
   the interview, send the interviewer a thank-you note, thanking him
   or her for taking time to interview you. This is not only proper
   etiquette and a common display of appreciation, but it also allows
   you to reaffirm one or two key points of the interview. It also
   lets the interviewer know how interested you are in working for
   the company. Being polite and professional always makes a good
   impression.

   All of this advice comes down to three important things to
   remember when you're interviewing: being prepared, professional,
   and polite is the best way to make the right impression!

   --The opinions expressed are those of the author and do not
   represent the views of EmploymentGuide.com, The Trader Publishing
   Company, or its approval of the opinions expressed therein.

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