| Interviewing for a new job is a scary thing to do, but if | | | | time. Slow down and give the interviewer time to |
| you take a little bit of time to prepare before you go to | | | | understand what you are saying. Your answers should |
| the interview you will have a higher chance for | | | | be spoken in the speed of a regular conversation. |
| success. This article is going to list 6 skills that will | | | | 4. Be prepared with a few work-related stories. |
| improve your interview. | | | | Answers that include stories or examples are always |
| 1. Be prepared with some answers in mind. Review | | | | great to show how you can demonstrate the skills |
| possible interview questions so that you can take time | | | | needed for the job. Think of a few short stories ahead |
| to prepare answers ahead of time. Don't let your | | | | of time that you can integrate into your interview. |
| answers sound like they are recited, but instead you | | | | Make sure that the stories are short and to the point |
| should have ideas in your head about what kind of | | | | though, don't ramble! |
| information you would like to get across in the | | | | 5. Dress the part. You should never show up to an |
| interview. Then use that information to form the | | | | interview dressed in scroungy clothing. It is always |
| answers to the questions that you are asked. | | | | better to overdress, so you should err on the side of |
| 2. Pause before answering each question. Don't feel | | | | being too dressed up rather than not enough. |
| rushed to immediately start talking as soon as the | | | | 6. Learn the business jargon to fit in. Study the |
| interviewer ends the question, it is ok to take 3 to 5 | | | | business jargon ahead of time so that you are |
| seconds to catch your breath and think about your | | | | comfortable talking about the topic during the interview. |
| answer. | | | | Also, know some basic facts about the company so |
| 3. Speak slowly. It is easy to feel rushed and talk too | | | | that you can show that you are familiar with the |
| quickly in an interview, but remember that you have | | | | business. |