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10 Tips For Mastering Interviews
Interviewing is a tough time in a person’s life.
You want to give a good first impression while at the same time you want to learn more about the
potential opportunity and the people you might be
working with.
It’s also a time when you have to keep some
information close to the vest, like how much
money you want, and be completely upfront about
other information.
All this while still trying to impress can be a tall
order.
Here are 10 tips for mastering interviews:
1. Research the Company
There are many resources available for you to find
as much information about the company and
the opportunity as possible.
Research them online, review periodicals and
network to find out what there is to know about
the company.
This will make you look educated and interested in the position and will help you with the next
tip.
2. Prepare a List of Questions to Ask
What do you want to know about the company
and the opportunity?
Make sure to come with a few questions.
This helps give the interviewer something to talk about and it makes
you seem more interested in the position
and proactive.
3. Practice & Prepare Your Answers
You know many of the questions you’re going to
be asked.
Prepare your answers in advance and practice
them.
If you have a friend or family member that can
help, enlist them and hold mock interviews.
4. Dress Appropriately
Dress for the company, the opportunity and the
interviewer.
If you’re interviewing with a fashion company or a
creative position then it’s important to dress for the
role.
If you’re interviewing for management or an
accountant position then traditional suits are
appropriate.
When in doubt, overdress.
5. Know Who You Are Interviewing With
You know the company you’re interviewing with
and the opportunity you’re interviewing for.
Do you know the interviewer?
Find out as much as you can about the people
you’re going to be meeting with.
This may help you prepare some appropriate
and relevant questions.
6. Stay Positive
People are attracted to positive and optimistic
people.
When you’re interacting with the interviewer and
responding to their questions, stay positive.
7. Relax
Yes, interviewing is stressful.
However, the more relaxed you are the more
productive the entire experience will be for
everyone.
You relax and everyone else will relax too.
8. Come Prepared With the Proper Information
Come prepared with business cards, a
notebook and pen for taking notes and a few
resumes and references.
9. Take Notes
If you have any questions, write them
down as you make your way through the
interview.
That way you don’t have to interrupt the
interviewer and can ask the questions when it’s appropriate to do so.
Also, taking notes will help you communicate
with the company during follow-up conversations.
10. Thank Everyone for Their Time and Consideration
Always be gracious.
Interviewing is a skill that can be improved with
practice.
Be yourself.