A successful job interview is your gateway to a
professional career. No matter how qualified and experienced you are,
unless you fare exceptionally well in this selection process and win the
confidence of your prospective employer, you are most unlikely to get
the job. Cracking an interview is not at all a difficult task. A
systematic approach and some preparation can help you to be a winner.
Here are 5 great tips:Practice Mock
Interviews: Take note of typical interview questions employers ask and
practice answering them. Sitting before a mirror and doing it can help
you see your own mannerisms and improve in deficient areas. Relate your
experience and skills to the requirements of the company and demonstrate
evidences of successes that have come your way in support of your
candidature.
Know the Company: It?s important that you know
about the company as much as possible. Be prepared with information
about the company?s products, their market share, financial performance
of the company and publicly declared future strategies. Your
interviewers would be happy to see in you a well-informed person. Tell
them how your background and skills can add value to the company.
Be Prepared: You must turn out for the
interview in neat and tidy attire appropriate to the company you are
interviewing with. Carry a pen and a writing pad to take notes.
Remember, 55% of another person's perception of you is based on how you
look. If you are not confident what to choose, go for the conservative
style.
Stay Calm: Avoid tension and remain relaxed as
much as possible. While taking the interview, maintain eye contact with
the interviewer. Listen to the question in full and then reply. If you
forget the question, you make a very bad impression. Be at the interview
venue on time. If necessary, visit the office earlier to have an idea of
the likely journey time. Start early keeping time for traffic delays and
jams.
Follow-up: It?s absolutely important that you
follow up your interview for job by writing a thank you letter.
Interviewers attach lot of importance to this and many candidates get
dropped just for not following up their interview process. Send the
letter within 24 hours of the interview. Keeping the audience in mind,
write the letter thanking the interviewers for their time and use the
opportunity to reinforce your interest and eligibility for the job once
again.
Some practice and determination would certainly
help you to succeed.
