Tips for a Successful Job Interview

Research- The very first thing to do before you even start practicing for the interview is to research the company you’re going to interview with. The employer expects you to talk about the following: how did you hear about this opening, why you want to work here, and what do you know about the company. That’s just the beginning, so you want to make sure you make a great impression on the employer.  This can be achieved by knowing about the company. You can go the company’s website and read the section “About Us”, the Facebook page, or Twitter profile.  These are the things that will give you an idea of what the company is actually about and what they’re expecting from you.

 

Practice-  It’s one of the most crucial things that must be done in order to ace an interview. You will never get a job if you don’t rehearse for an interview. No matter how smart you are, you always have to prep.  One of the best ways to prepare your responses is creating a list of job requirements and matching them to your experience. This way you’ll be able to highlight your experience as well as provide evidence.

In addition, be prepared to answer questions that are not job related because an interviewer might use this strategy to analyze your confidence. So you definitely should prepare your responses for things like the following: What is one of my weaknesses and how am I working on it?  What do I do in a difficult situation? Do I let things go even if there is a need for change, or do I take initiatives to fix something?  How am I capable of doing that?

 

Get Ready Ahead of Time- You should never wait for the last minute to have your interview  outfit ready. You should lay out a professional outfit as soon as possible so you won’t be as worried the day before the interview. You must proofread your resume ahead of time because that way you’ll be able to fix the errors, as well as add your most recent experiences. You definitely need to bring multiple copies of your resume, a pen, and a notepad to the interview.

 

 Punctuality- Arriving a few minutes early to the interview is the key. You never know if the traffic is packed, if there’s an accident on your way or if the building for the interview room is very far away.  You definitely should allow yourself a little extra time to get to the destination, and that way won’t be facing any hassle. You can freshen up prior to the interview, and give yourself a little review. That way you can also kill the nervousness. Arrive early at the location and be ready.  At the end, thank the interviewer and make sure you have everything you need to leave a positive impression on the interviewer for the purpose of getting the job.  

 

                                                                                                                   ~Zeenib Younis

 

Resources

https://www.thebalance.com/how-to-ace-a-job-interview-2058574

https://www.thebalance.com/top-interview-tips-2058577