Tips for nailing a job interview

With the lack of good working positions nowadays, any new interview can be a change of destiny. So, you’ll need to step up to the game seriously. Keep in mind that you need to work and prepare thoroughly for any job interview and the more you want the job, the more you should prepare. With all the competition out there, you better have a really good resume, communication and persuasive skills and the knowledge of how to offer the employer what he needs.

Flawless CV

Writing a CV serves just as an insight into your skills and abilities, but you don’t need to write it poorly. The most important things to put into your CV are always job-related - what I want to say is to try to avoid putting a lot of gibberish into your CV because it is not going to be ofmuch importance to your employer. Think logically and write about skills and experiences related to the job in particular. Of course, this doesn’t mean that you should avoid writing about your education or omitting your contact info - do some research about writing a CV and try to compose one that looks really impressive. After all, this is the first part towards getting a new job and you should show that you are quite a professional - even when writing a CV.

Do a little research

Even when you apply for a job, you will need to do a little research. The more you know about this job the better. This can help you “predict” some of the possible questions that the employer might pose to you at the interview and prepare for it. Plus, if your employer notices that you are interested in the job and that you bothered to do some research, he/she will definitely take that little thing into consideration when deciding whether to hire you.

All the questions

Read about some of the most common questions and try to prepare the answers ahead. There will be some tricky questions, as well as questions about your weaknesses and about the reasons why you think you are appropriate for the job. Try to be sincere but don’t give them too much material to exclude you. Stick to the “I think I am the best person for this job” as the employers often love confident people. Try to put yourself in their shoes and say what you would like to hear from a person you are interviewing.

Another part you need to prepare are questions of your own. This is another, also important part of a job interview. When the questioning is over, your employer will most likely ask you to pose some of your questions and concerns related to this working position. Make sure that you prepare some question for the end of your interview, since this will also show how interested you are in getting this job.

Your attitude matters

Try to be as confident and relaxed as you can, and most of all, be polite and formal. Some employers like to be a little bossy during interviewing, but you should under no circumstances show any signs of complaining if you really want the job. Then again, don’t be too subordinated because you will seem weak and insecure. Try to pose yourself as an equal, this is the best option in any case. Remember, you will need to talk about the job and your working abilities, not yourself. It all comes down to showing how much you want and need this job.

Appearance

This is the least important part of an interview for many employers, but don’t forget that, after all, people are visual beings, so they will judge you. Dress professionally, without too many accessories and bright colors - formal and casual at the same time, this is a perfect combination. Showing that you care about yourself is going to help you present yourself as a person who is able to organize his/her life and has time for everything - including his/hers looks. Don’t over-think, you are not going to perform on a catwalk. Pick simple clothes and if you are a woman, put just a little bit of makeup on. As you will be speaking a lot and your interlocutor will be focused mostly on your mouth, you better brush your teeth well. In addition, if you are a smoker, a teeth whitening treatment at your dentist before your interview couldn’t do you any harm.

Body language

Forget about bad habits like nail biting or teeth grinding during your interview. It is not the most pleasant situation and you might be anxious - but don’t let all that nervousness show. Sit up straight and don’t talk with your hands, use your mouth for that. Show some manners and make this conversation a pleasure.

There you go! Go through these tips and I am sure that you will find them helpful. Once you are prepared enough for an interview, there is nothing else to add but a firm handshake and you are on your way to get a job! Good luck!