Going for an interview can be both exciting and nerve racking. Hopefully, if everything goes well, you will get your dream job and continue your career path! Before you attend your interview, it is essential to prepare. This shows commitment and interest for the position, which will work well in your favour.
Here are our 8 top job interview preparation tips to help you for that all-important day:
Interview questions: Before you go to your interview, it is always a great idea to think about the questions they may ask and mentally prepare yourself. For example, questions like ‘Why do you want to work here?’ At the same time, think about your own questions you want to ask about the company and the job itself.
Dress for the occasion: Most interviewers expect you to be smart and dressed appropriately for the interview. Doing otherwise may give a bad impression.
Be open minded: You may be asked some surprising questions, so go with an open mind. Try not to be surprised or agitated by them. Here, you need to show you can think on your feet. At the same time, be armed with good examples of how you have done your work in past roles, to use when answering.
Research the company: Before the interview, look at their website, including the news section (if there is one). Look at the services they provide and who the key people are. This shows you are interested. It is always a good idea to find out who is on the interview panel as well.
Manage your nerves: It can be difficult, but try and practice techniques to manage your nerves. This can include taking a deep breath and pause before answering to collect your thoughts. Try not to rush or stumble over your words and keep the language simple.
Be honest: Try and be honest in your responses and refrain from exaggerating. Clearly you need to sell yourself, but make sure you are clear on your skills and qualifications.
Research the industry: In addition to researching the company, look at industry news websites to see what the big issues and trends are. Use this knowledge if possible when answering questions; you will get extra brownie points here!
Be positive: Make sure you go in with a positive outlook. This includes your body language. The fact you have been given an interview means they think you could do the job.
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