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Job Interview Tips

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You need to be well prepared for an interview because it gives you the opportunity to showcase your qualifications to an employer. Beside, proper preparation helps alleviate some of the stress involved in job interviews. Here are job interview tips to help prepare you to interview effectively.

Preparation:
  • Learn about the employers. Be ready to answer questions related to the employer, its service and products.
  • Review your qualifications for the job. Be ready to show how your experience is related to the job you are applying for.
  • Prepare answers to commonly asked interview questions.
  • Practice answering the most common interview questions aloud with friends.  
Pre-interview:
  • Call a day before the interview to confirm the appointment.
  • Take good night rest the night before the interview.
  • Be well groomed.
  • Do not chew gum or smoke.
  • Make sure your attire is still fit few days in advanced. Dress appropriately. Your attire should be clean and neat.
  • Make sure you know venue and how much time you need to get there.
  • Be 15 minutes early for the interview. Give yourself some times to tidy up your look and attire before the interview.
  • Information to bring to an interview:
    • Identification cards, such as social Security card, driver’s license.
    • Few copies of your resume
    • The list of references.
    • An official copy of transcripts
    • A pen and paper for note taking.
In the interview:
  • Learn the name of your interviewer and greet him or her with a firm handshake.
  • Use good manners with everyone you meet.
  • Wait until you are offered a chair before you sit down.
  • Maintain eye contact with the interviewer.
  • Pay attention and listen carefully to the entire question before you answer
  • Try to relax and stay as calm possible. Answer each question concisely.
  • Be cooperative and enthusiastic.
  • Try to relate what you know about the company when answering questions.
  • When discussing your career accomplishments match them to what the company is looking for.  
  • Do not ask questions about salary and benefits unless a job offer is made. Make sure you have done your wage research.
  • Thank the interviewer when you leave and shake hands.
Follow up:
  • Always follow-up with a thank you note after the interview