Most Important Interview Tips

Most Important Interview Tips

Md. Lutful Huda

To get a job, one has to undergo an interview. Most of the people are not aware of the techniques/ Tips as to how to face an interview to get a job almost for sure. As such you can follow the most important tips I have appended below which will definitely help you to build confidence in yourself to do much better in an interview. 

Tips are as follows:

1. Practice and Prepare. Practice your responses to the typical job interview questions and answers most employers ask as practice makes perfect. Think of concrete examples you can use to highlight your skills. The easiest way to do this is to make a list of the job requirements, and match them to your experience. Proper preparation will help alleviate some of the stress involved in job interviews, and the more you prepare, the more comfortable and successful you will be at interviewing.

2. Research The Company, Employer, Yourself and Your Role. Do your homework about the employer and the industry that is a common questions generally asked. Give emphasis on real insight into the role and the recruitment process. Have a long hard look at what you have achieved, the way you have achieved that result and the skills you developed or demonstrated along the way.

3. Get Yourself Ready In Time. Don't wait for the last minute to pick out an interview outfit, print extra copies of your resume, or find a notepad and pen. Have one good interview outfit ready, so you can interview on short notice without having to worry about what to wear. Never be late in the board.

4. Stay Calm. During the job interview, try to relax and stay as calm as possible. Proper preparation will allow you to exude confidence. Take a moment to regroup if you need it. Maintain eye contact with the interviewer. Listen to the entire question before you answer, and pay attention - you will be embarrassed if you forget the question.

5. Be Yourself. Sell yourself and Be Honest. Be yourself. You will be doing yourself no favors if you try and suppress your personality, or pretend to be something that you aren’t. Sell yourself and be honest.

6. Have a list of Insightful and Relevant Questions to Ask. At some point in the interview you will be asked "Do you have any questions?" It is critical to your success to be able to come up with a couple of insightful questions to ask the interviewer.

7. Smile. Be Friendly and Positive. An interview is not the time to be shy. A warm smile goes a long way toward establishing a good first impression and rapport with the interviewer. Be friendly and positive as positive people attracts others while negative repels. Remember there is a saying like 'Smile if you are Wise'.

8. Review Common Interview Questions and Prepare Your Responses. Another key to interview success is preparing responses to expected interview questions.

9. Remember the Importance of Body Language. Poor body language can be a distraction. Effective forms of body language include smiling; eye contact, solid posture, active listening, and are required.

10. Don’t Discuss Money. It’s often best to defer all discussions relating to money. It’s not uncommon though for interviewers to bring up money so be ready to handle the question. If you are forced to answer, say like, I like to maintain a normal and standard life that will actually dictate my salary. 

So it’s important to know some more techniques that I shall give at some other time. You may follow me for that. You can also my speech at You Tube. 

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Prepared by Major (R) Md. Lutful Huda, presently Chairman of TIDAC and Dreamwork Limited, Chief Editor of 'Crime and Judgement' Magazine