Job Interview Tips Why Preparation Pays Off
f you've won an interview get ready for the challenge of an
for a job, that's cause for interview and market yourself
celebration in itself. It effectively.
shows that your prospective
employer considers you to be a 1. Find out as much as you can
viable candidate for the position about the company you want to
you want. Now it's time for you work for. Don't be caught out by
to brush up your interview skills topics that expose gaps in your
and get ready to show your 'best understanding of the business or
self' to help you land the job industry. Good background
you dream of. knowledge can help you deal with
those tricky interview questions
Careful preparation is an that require you to 'think on
essential component of a polished your feet'. You may also discover
interview performance to help you relevant topics and pressing
outperform the competition. How concerns that you can research in
much do you already know about advance.
the hiring company? Do you know
who will be interviewing you? * Visit the company website and
What sort of tough questions find out the names and roles of
could come up -- and how would key personnel
you deal with them? * Research the main departments
and the products or services that
Feeling nervous already? Don't the company offers
worry, that's energy you can turn * Do an online search for news
to your advantage. Doing thorough items, press releases and other
homework helps to get you ready useful information
emotionally as well as
intellectually to make your best 2. Learn about your interviewer.
impression. Here are four ways to If you'll be meeting more than
one person, try to find out in
advance what each of them does 4. Be organized. Keep a checklist
for the company and see if in the days leading up to the
there's information about their interview date. Savvy
recent achievements and interviewees know the value of
activities; there may be an preparing for the unexpected --
opportunity to refer to some of so make sure that you have
these details in your interview. essential items at the ready,
Show your interest and enthusiasm such as a pen (that works!) and
for the job by being well-briefed paper for notes, a spare copy of
on important issues. your resume, and a supply of
business cards, if you use them.
3. Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse. It's also useful to have a mental
A practice interview can help you list of questions that you might
to anticipate major discussion want to ask the interviewer.
points and get experience in
dealing with tough questions. And The knowledge that you've
don't just focus on the content prepared thoroughly for an
of your answers: interviewers interview contributes to a calm
gain a lot of information from and positive attitude -- and
non-verbal cues and body don't forget the importance of a
language. If you're practicing good night's sleep beforehand to
with a friend, ask for feedback help you stay confident and
on the impact of your delivery alert!
and gestures.
About the Author:
Nigel Patterson is a business writer and publisher of http://1stClassResume.com - visit his website for a guide to job interview skills, resume writing and cover letters.
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