10 tips on how to nail a job interview

TIPS  ON  HOW  TONAIL  A  JOB  INTERVIEW10

Going  to  a  job  interview  can  cause  significant  stress  and  tension.  

Good  preparation  can  help  to  give  you  the  information  and  the  confidence  you  need  to  make  the  best  impression  to  get  a  favorable  decision.

These  tips  can  help  to  put  you  in  top  form  for  the  interview  process:

TODAY’S  DRESS  FOR  SUCCESS1

Your  choice  of  apparel  should  be  a  step  above  the  company’s  dress  policy  to  ensure  that  you  make  a  good  impression.

Men  should  wear  a  suit,  regardless  of  the  dress  code  of  the  company.  They  can  always  remove  the  jacket  if  it  seems  too  formal.

Women  should  wear  a  skirt  or  dress  of  modest  length  and  neckline.

Adding  a  blazer  can  provide  more  formality.  

Taking  the  blazer  off  can  make  it  less  formal.

RESEARCH  THE  COMPANY  THOROUGHLY2

The  more  information  you  have  about  what  the  company  does  and  your  role  in  the  enterprise  can  help  to  speak  meaningfully  about  what  you  can  bring  to  the  position.

Look  at  the  company’s  site  online  and  check  out  their  Facebook  and  other  social  media  pages.

Scour  up  some  recent  press  releases  on  what’s  going  on  at  the  company.  Look  up  news  stories  in  which  the  company  is  mentioned.

ADJUST  YOUR  ATTITUDE  TO  THE  SITUATION3

If  you  are  younger  than  the  interviewer,  create  an  attitude  of  being  an  equal.

If  you  are  older  than  the  interviewer,  keep  your  attitude  cooperative  and  upbeat.

DO  YOUR  PRE-­‐INTERVIEW  PREP4

ü Arrive  at  least  15  minutes  early  and  go  to  the  bathroom.  

ü Warm  your  hands  in  water  or  use  the  hand  dryer  so  your  handshake  will  not  be  cold  and  clammy.

ü Practice  your  smile  in  the  mirror.

ü Take  a  few  deep  breaths  to  increase  your  oxygen  supply  to  fight  nervousness.

ü Mentally  recite  positive  affirmations.

WATCH  YOUR  TIMING5

Make  sure  you  seem  neither  too  plodding  with  answers,  nor  too  rushed,  which  can  show  nervousness.

Find  a  comfortable  cadence  that  puts  you  in  a  favorable  light.

BE  PREPARED  TO  FIND  COMMON  GROUND  WITH  THE  INTERVIEWER6

Mention  possible  intersections  of  interest  such  as  sports  teams,  hobbies  or  popular  destinations.

Be  subtle  in  finding  ways  to  bond  with  the  interviewer.

WAIT  CALMLY7

Waiting  to  be  called  in  can  be  a  nerve-­‐wracking  experience,  but  don’t  show  your  nervousness  on  the  outside.

Avoid  foot  shaking,  nail  biting,  or  toe  tapping  to  maintain  a  controlled,  professional  manner.

Breathe  deeply  and  calmly  to  increase  your  sense  of  serenity.

THINK  LIKE  AN  INTERVIEWER8

Look  at  your  resume  from  the  viewpoint  of  the  interviewer.  What  aspects  are  likely  to  draw  questions?  

ü Practice  the  answers.

ü You  can  have  a  friend  play  the  role  of  interviewer  to  get  a  feel  for  what  to  expect.

MAKE  YOUR  HANDSHAKE  SAY  GOOD  THINGS  ABOUT  YOU9

A  handshake  can  reveal  lack  of  confidence  or  inability  to  monitor  your  behavior  in  a  suitable  manner.

Make  sure  your  handshake  expresses  confidence  and  control.

HAVE  REASONS  WHY  YOU’RE  THE  BEST  PERSON  FOR  THE  JOB10

Your  research  will  help  you  to  expand  on  ways  you  can  be  an  asset  to  the  company  and  the  corporate  culture.

Your  ability  to  speak  positively  about  yourself  and  your  goals  will  go  a  long  way  toward  making  a  good  impression  as  a  potential  hire.

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