| No matter how many interviews you have gone to it | | | | simple. |
| never really seems to gets easier, does it? That's | | | | 5. Take what you need to the interview |
| because each interview is different. Each interviewer | | | | You will want to bring copies of your resume to the |
| is different from the last one and often the position | | | | interview to give to the interviewer, even if you had |
| you are applying for, although in your field of expertise, | | | | submitted one with your application. Your resume |
| is different even if only slightly. | | | | should be neat, clean and professional looking. |
| However, there are ways you can feel more relaxed | | | | Also, take along a pen and pad of paper to take |
| and prepared for interviews, and increase your | | | | notes. Doing these things demonstrates your sincere |
| chances of getting that job or promotion that you're | | | | interest in obtaining the position. |
| going for. | | | | 6. Be punctual |
| Here are 10 tips to help you approach a job interview | | | | Make every possible effort to arrive to your interview |
| more confidently and increase your chances of | | | | on time; in fact, be there a little early. Never be late. |
| success. They don't appear in any particular order as | | | | If you show up to the interview late you just told the |
| everyone needs to improve in different areas, but | | | | employer that you are not punctual and will be late to |
| there is something here to help everyone who has | | | | work. If you are going to be late you need to have a |
| ever been nervous about a job interview... and who of | | | | very good reason then call the employer to explain the |
| us hasn't! | | | | reason in advance and see if you can reschedule the |
| 1. Treat each interview as special | | | | interview. |
| As was already mentioned you should approach each | | | | 7. Stay calm |
| job interview as a new experience. Each interview | | | | During the interview stay calm and answer questions |
| requires you to sell yourself and your skills differently. | | | | in an even and friendly tone of voice, expressing what |
| An interview is about finding out if you are a good fit | | | | you know about the company and how your skills can |
| for a job, so you should not try to parrot answers you | | | | enhance and benefit the company. |
| rehearsed months ago for another job. | | | | As the interviewer is speaking demonstrate interest in |
| Being well prepared for each interview will help | | | | what they are saying, keeping eye contact while they |
| minimize your stress and increase your chances of | | | | talk. Never let your eyes wonder around the room as |
| landing that perfect job. | | | | this will show a lack of interest in not only the position, |
| 2. Do your homework | | | | but the interviewer as well. |
| Part of interview preparation is in knowing something | | | | 8. Sit comfortably |
| about the company you will be interviewing with. It also | | | | You don't want to slouch in the chair at your interview, |
| means knowing at least the name and the position of | | | | but you do need to be comfortable. Try and sit up |
| the person who will be interviewing you. | | | | straight, right back in your chair and take a few good, |
| Knowing the job description of the position you are | | | | deep breaths. |
| being interviewed for is another important part of your | | | | This posture will not only make you look calm and in |
| interview preparation. If don't already know this | | | | control; it will help to make you feel this way too. |
| information you can get it by going online to the | | | | 9. Ask questions |
| company's website or by making a phone call to their | | | | You don't give over all control in an interview: at least, |
| human resources department. | | | | you shouldn't! An interview should also be about finding |
| There is one question every interviewer asks during | | | | out whether you want to work within in this company |
| the interview. That question is: | | | | and do the job you are being interviewed for. It may |
| "Why do you want to work for this company?" | | | | seem quite a different place once you are actually |
| The question may not be asked exactly like this, but | | | | there, so you want to find out what the place is really |
| something like it will be asked. If you have researched | | | | like. |
| the company it will make it much easier to answer | | | | Also, asking questions like this will impress your |
| questions like this without having to figure it out at the | | | | interviewer. It will make you appear interested and |
| last minute and you'll also feel more confident. | | | | intelligent and also willing to learn and to listen to people. |
| 3. Make time for job interview practice | | | | Realizing that you also have the right to ask questions |
| Once you have the information concerning the | | | | at your interview should help you stay calm. |
| company and the job position you are applying for you | | | | 10. Closing the interview |
| can develop some anticipatory practice questions you | | | | As the interviewer brings the interview to a close let |
| might think you will be asked in the actual interview. | | | | them know that you appreciate the opportunity to |
| After making a list of these questions you can then | | | | have received the interview and restate your interest |
| begin practicing answering them in front of a mirror or | | | | in the position you were interviewed for. Leave the |
| in a mock interview. | | | | interviewer with a positive impression of you and you |
| Ask a friend or family member to help you with the | | | | will feel that reflected back at you. |
| mock interview. Also, many school career centers are | | | | You will feel much happier as you leave the interview |
| a great resource for interviewing help. Your local library | | | | room. |
| may have employment videos that you can check out | | | | These tips are tried and tested ways to approach a |
| and watch from the convenience of your home. | | | | job interview more comfortably. If you prepare for |
| The point is to take advantage of as many resources | | | | your interview well, and realize that your world will not |
| as possible to help you sharpen your interviewing skills. | | | | end if you don't get this job, and also that you have the |
| 4. Dress the part | | | | right to refuse the job, even if it is offered to you, you |
| The day before your interview select the clothing you | | | | should feel much better about going through the |
| are going to wear to the interview. As you get ready | | | | interview process. |
| to go to your interview make sure that your clothing is | | | | Be calm, friendly and open. The interview is not threat |
| appropriate for the type of company you will be | | | | to who you really are. There will be other jobs if you |
| interviewing with. | | | | don't get this one and it may not be a job you would |
| Men should wear a nice pair of slacks with a dress | | | | be happy in. |
| shirt and tie, or a suit. Women can wear either a skirt | | | | Approaching the job interview in a more detached and |
| or slacks with a decent blouse. | | | | rational and less emotional way, will help you to feel |
| Both men and women should not dress provocatively | | | | calm, and that will mean you are much more likely to |
| or outlandishly, or with an excessive amount of | | | | do well at the interview. |
| jewelry. If you are going to wear jewelry keep it | | | | |