You’ve passed your first step and made your way towards the door of your dream job. Congratulations!
Now it’s time to get ready for an effective and successful interview,
Here are a few tips outlined below to help you excel in your interview.
Top 12 tips to win the Job
1. Research the company- Having a key understanding of the company and its functionality will make you a step ahead and boost your confidence in the interview.Social Platforms, Web pages and press releases, etc are few platforms to research from.
2. Practice answer- Up the game by rehearsing the common interview questions. That will allow to stay prepared and to answer the interviewer without hesitation. It’s your personal pitch, don’t stumble!
Tell me about yourself? What are your salary expectations? What is your current job role? What are your weaknesses? These are commonly asked questions. Prepare yourself to answer smartly using the STAR method (situation, task, actions and results.) Always relate to the topic!
3. Think in the Past! -You’re most likely to get questioned about your achievements and challenges. Be prepared to face those questions!
4. Your time to host- towards the end of the interview, you will be allowed to ask questions. Prepare smart questions involving the company and relevant to your job post. Show little curiosity to learn more about their performance.
5. Reach at least 15-20mins ahead of the interview scheduled.
6. Think before you speak- Take a brief pause (2-3 seconds) before you answer a question. That will make you appear thoughtful, composed and collected.
7. Do NOT speak negatively about your past employers. Interviewers seek problem-solvers and they are very keen to understand how well you’re managed and Co-operated. Speak the optimistic language.
8. Body Language- Practice confident and sit straight. No hunched sitting posture.
9. The First impression lasts long. Dress Professionally.
10. Win them with your humble, authentic and honest answers. Don’t bluff or beat around the bush. Be very positive and precise. Stay focused.
11. After the interview, send a personalized thank you note which raises a bar for you to get selected.
12. Always answer like you want the job and you’re interested in their company. Convince them that you are the best candidate for the job but don’t get desperate and ask for a feedback on the spot!
