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April 16, 2006 -
Interviewing can often be a grueling part of the interview process where emotions and anxiety run high. No matter, interviews are a necessary part of finding a new job.
An interview doesn’t need to be stressful. Interviews are a great way for you to get an idea about the company you may be working for and help you decide if the opportunity offered is right for you. Keeping these 10 tips in mind can help you to make great impression and enjoy a stress-free interview.
1. Learn all you can about the company: Once you get a call for a job interview, begin researching the company thoroughly. Visit its website; know its mission statement, gather information about its products, services and about the company’s key position holders. Also learn about its competitors.
2. Appearance matters: Always dress appropriately and neatly for an interview. Wear formal clothes. Ladies should avoid wearing flashy clothes and accessories. Don’t wear perfumes or colognes that someone can smell across the table.
3. Be punctual: Always arrive at the interview 15 minutes early.
4. Body language: Greet the interviewer with a smile and a firm handshake. Lean forward, speak with confidence, and maintain eye contact throughout the interview.
5. Listen carefully and speak clearly: Avoid fillers like “umm,” “you know,” “to be honest” while answering questions. Pause, think, gather your thoughts, and speak slowly and clearly. It’s better to have a period of silence while you collect your thoughts than blurting out something thoughtless to avoid uncomfortable silence.
6. Resume: Have someone proof read your resume. Bring extra copies with you to the interview as there is usually more than one interviewer and all may not have a copy of your resume.
7. Honesty is the best policy: You may be tempted to change or embellish facts to seem more attractive to the interviewer, but lying can sink your chances of getting the job. Interviewers are trained to read people and to research backgrounds. You’re very likely to be discovered if you lie.
8. Ask questions: Prepare questions before you arrive to ask about your turn for questions. Avoid questions about salary and benefits. Instead, ask questions about opportunities for personal growth and the goals and ambitions of the company as a whole.
9. Be positive: Listen to some soothing music. Relax. Do some breathing exercises. All these will help you get over your nervousness. Confidence is an extremely attractive trait to an interviewer.
10. Write a thank you note and don’t hesitate to follow up: Address the thank you note to the person you interviewed with. Make sure to collect a business card on the way out to ensure that the name is spelled correctly. To stand out, send the letter through post instead of an e-mail. Don’t be apprehensive about following up with the interviewer to learn about the status of the hiring decision.
By following these steps, you have the basis for a successful, stress-free interview. To find more information about interviewing for jobs or to read job posts of thousands of employers searching for qualified people to join their company, visit www.411jobs.com today.
