You can approach an interview confidently and ensure a successful outcome
by using these simple tips:
1. Be confident, but not brazen.
Convey with your body language and speech that you’re comfortable with your ability to do a good job for the prospective employer without appearing arrogant.
2. Do your research on the company and familiarize yourself with the company’s products and industry jargon.
Then, if possible, use your network to connect with company employees before the interview. Most people are flattered when you ask for their opinion, and you may find out things about the work environment and job requirements that you will not hear from your interviewer. The more you know the better. But don’t say anything that may backfire on you.
3. Don’t exaggerate your accomplishments or educational background.
You won’t impress them, and in this information age it is easy enough for them find out if you are stretching the truth. Listen carefully and interact appropriately. The interview will be a successful one if you simply establish good rapport.
4. Be respectful of the interviewer’s time.
Be on time, and don’t cause the interview to drag on because of your unnecessary chatter.
5. Thank the interviewer upon leaving.
Shake hands and give a warm smile. Give the impression to your interviewer that you like the company and let them know once again how much you are interested in the position. Then exit with grace and purpose.
6. Make sure your prospective employer knows what your salary requirements are by the second interview.
Don’t give them a chance to think that you will work for less than you are worth, based on what’s appropriate for that position.
Be confident of your ability to land that good job that you want.
It’s really a matter of making the right connections and following through with honest hard work. Put your best foot forward and look ahead to a great career.