The idea of a job interview often gets candidates anxious and worked-up, which ends up making the actual process more daunting than it needs to be. This is particularly true in the post-COVID world where job interviews often take place on the phone or over the internet, which means that there are additional factors (such as mobile or internet connection) to worry about.
Well, while this blog is unlikely to help improve your connectivity, it will still certainly offer a few pieces of advice that will make you feel confident about your next interview.
Tips For Cracking Your Next Job Interview:
1) Research Your Potential Employer:
Whether it is an algebra exam or a job interview, being prepared is always the key. Researching the employer will allow you to learn about the job that you are interviewing for and how you could be the right fit for that vacancy. In addition, you will be able to ask relevant questions yourself, and your beforehand research will show the employer how serious you are about landing this job.
On the other hand, being inadequately informed about the company might indicate a lack of initiative on your part and could frustrate the interviewer. The importance of knowing about the company can be judged from the fact that many recruiters often start the interview with the question, ‘why do you want to join this company’ – and, as you know, first impressions last.
2) Dress Professionally:
Regardless of the position that you are applying for or what the culture of the company is, you cannot afford to dress unprofessionally.
Unless the employer has specified otherwise, a professional business outfit is your safest bet. Also, avoid using overly-strong perfumes, colognes, hair gels, or any other products, as these could distract the interviewer. The tiniest details often matter the most, so make sure that your clothes are wrinkle-free and your shoes are shiny and polished. Avoid going overboard with jewelry and makeup.
3) Practice:
Just like with an algebra exam, a key part of preparation is practice. You can scour the internet to find questions that you are likely to encounter during your interview and come up with answers for them.
Role-play, of course, is yet another excellent practice strategy – ask a family member, friend, or anyone else that you are comfortable with to help you with this. Remember to not only practice answering the questions, but also polish up on your introduction and closing statements. The more closely you can recreate the actual setting of an interview, the better it is.
Final Word:
To sum up, it is understandable to feel nervous about an interview. But you should remember that there is a reason that, out of the hundreds or even thousands of applicants for the job, you are the one who received an interview call. This means that the hiring company already feels that you might be the right fit for the job – all you need to do now is use the above tips and prove them right.
