Preparing for Interview

A successful interview is mostly preceded by ainterviewer makes is going to be based on how you
thorough preparation. Preparation for an interview willlook and what you are wearing. That's why it's always
give you some confidence and enhance yourimportant to dress professionally for a job interview,
performances in an interview.even if the work environment is casual.o MEN
3 DIMENSIONAL ASPECTS OF PREPARATIONINTERVIEW ATTIREo Suit (solid color-navy or dark
MENTAL PREPARATIONgrey)o Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the
This involves collating and collecting all relevantsuit)o Belto Tieo Dark socks, conservative leather
information needed for excellent performance duringshoeso Little or no jewelryo Neat, professional
the interview. Information to be gathered, includes thehairstyleo Limit the after shaveo Neatly trimmed nailso
followingo Job requirementso Company researchoPortfolio or briefcase.o WOMEN INTERVIEW
Information about yourselfATTIREo Suito The suit skirt should be long enougho
PHYSICAL PREPARATIONCoordinated blouseo Conservative shoeso Limited
Description of location: the interview venue should bejewelry(no dangling earrings or arms full of bracelets)o
confirmed from your recruiter, when you don't knowProfessional hairstyleo Light make-up and perfumeo
the right direction to where the interview will take place.Neatly manicured clean nails
Materials Needed: There are materials that everyPSYCHOLOGICAL PREPARATION
interviewee should have either as instructed by theAnxiety and fear usually befall some job applicants
recruiter to bring along to the interview or not.o A copypreparing for interviews. This is the reason most
or copies of your recent Curriculum vitaeoapplicant loose job interviews.
Photocopies and original copies of your credentialso AEarly arrival at interview venue say 10-30 minutes will
copy of your invitation letter for interviewo Plain papershelp you keep cool off and get collected, as well as
and a writing peno Others can include any evidencespossibly show your credibility and good character.
you have to substantiate your claimsBody language-from the moment interviewers sees
Dressing Style: Most job applicants have lost promisingyou they form an impression about what sort of
jobs because of improper, disorganized and confusedperson you are and what kind of employee you would
style of dressing. As soon as the interviewer seesmake. First impressions can be made during the first
you, his judgment about your person begins from your60 seconds of an interview situation, 55% of interview
dressing.first impression are based on body language and
HOW TO DRESS FOR AN INTERVIEWappearance. Only about 7% focus on the word we
The first impression you make on a potential employeruse.
is the most important one. The first judgment an