One good way to make a bad first impression is to show up late for an interview. Appear professional by arriving on time, not early or late. – Be Yourself. While it is important to appear professional and well-trained during job interviews, remember that the best thing you can be is yourself.
While it is important to appear professional and well-trained during job interviews, remember that the best thing you can be is yourself.
Arrive at your interview with extra resumes just in case yours has been misplaced. If appropriate, applicants should also bring a portfolio of their work to display to the interviewer. Take notes and ask questions too!.
A firm handshake, accompanied by a smile and eye contact, is an important component of the interview. Employers say they judge applicants in 30 seconds, so don’t waste their time with a limp greeting.
One question many interviewers ask is, “What are you strengths and weaknesses?” Prepare your answers in advance. Talk about strengths that would help you perform the job well. When you talk about your weaknesses, mention ways that you try to overcome them.
Be confident when you speak of your skills and background. Use phrases like “I (know I) am…” as opposed to “I feel I am..” or “I think I am…” – Be Observant. When you interview with a company, tour the building and take note of how the other employees act. Do they seem happy? Stressed? Disillusioned with their job? These are your first clues to the working environment sustained by the company.
When you interview with a company, tour the building and take note of how the other employees act. Do they seem happy? Stressed? Disillusioned with their job? These are your first clues to the working environment sustained by the company.
Show your interest in the job by having prepared a list of questions for the end of the interview. Inquire about the duties of the position, the future plans of company and what the interviewer likes about working there. Save questions about salary and benefits until they make an offer.