There are few steps to follow to provide a successful interview:
1. Find
information on the employer, hiring manager, job opportunity
If you want to obtain a good
interview, you need to conduct research to understand the background of the
company, the employer and all the job opportunities that they offer. This
information will assist you on how to answer questions at the interview.
2. Review
common interview question and prepare responses
You should definitely review past interview
questions and that could be found on the internet through a simple Goggle
search. Prepare yourself to be reactive and respond to all the questions with
confidence.
(Remember that you don’t have to memorize the
answers but it will help stimulate you to create your own)
3. Dress
for Success
Based on your research you should
get a sense of the culture of the company and how the employees typically
dress. If you are unsure of the dress code, the best thing to do is to dress
business professional. Also, it is important to not wear excessive jewelry and to
stay away from using a strong smelling perfume.
4. Ask
insightful questions and then close the deal
Put yourself in a good spot by asking
two or three questions that are related to the job opportunity, this will help
the hiring manager understand that you are really interested in the position.
5. Thank
the interviewer in person and by email
As you know common courtesy is a
good factor and thanking the interviewer, at the end of the interview, is a
good start. Finalize it with writing an email within 24 to 48 hours of the
interview. This would show that you are persistent and shows that you are
willing to give yourself for the job.
