Tips for a Successful Interview

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Contents 1 Preparation 2 Pre-Interview Check 3 Appearance 4 During the Interview 5 Closing the Interview 6 After the Interview 7 Sources/Reference 8 Authors

Preparation

• Research the organization you are visiting. Visit the company’s website and browse through the 'About Us,' 'Employment,' 'Careers,' 'Our People,' and 'Media' or 'News' sections.
• Spend 30 minutes reviewing your experience and its relevance to the position description.
• Refresh your memory regarding details of your work history and specific achievements.
• You will be expected to know a lot about a company for which you have previously worked.
• Rehearsing with a friend or family member is a great way to soothe pre-interview nerves. It will not only build confidence and communication skills but will also help you get your thoughts straight.

Pre-Interview Check

• Before the interview, find out the name and title of each and every person you will be meeting with.
• If you are dealing directly with the company, it's perfectly acceptable to ask its HR department to provide these details.

Appearance

• Dress appropriately, paying attention to all facets of grooming. First impressions really count.
• Ensure your clothes are clean and well ironed.
• Avoid visual distractions such as loud ties, sheer fabrics, heavy ear rings, jewelry that jangles, overpowering fragrances.

During the Interview

• Arrive a few minutes early.
• Be polite to everyone you meet.
• Sit upright and look alert.
• Don't say anything negative about a past employer.
• Don't interrupt anyone.
• Keep your answers relatively short and to the point. If the interviewer wants more information, he or she will ask for it. By the same token, try to avoid answering with just a 'yes' or 'no'.

Closing the Interview

• Always conduct yourself as if you are determined to get the job you are discussing.
• If you are interested in the position, make sure you let the interviewer know.
• Thank the interviewer for his/her time and consideration of you.

After the Interview

• Learn from any mistakes – make a list of questions you answered well and those you answered poorly, thinking about how you could have answered differently.

Sources/Reference

• Library
• Word of mouth

Authors

• User:Josh
• User:Joe
• User:Melinda
• User:Tom

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