| To make a positive and lasting impression at a job | | | | difficult questions an employer might ask. There are |
| interview, you have to be prepared. The interview is | | | | general questions that almost every employer asks. |
| where an employer will decide if you will be an asset | | | | One such question is: Why do you want to work for |
| to the company. Knowing the proper way to conduct | | | | us? You should be prepared to answer general |
| your self is a key factor to achieving a successful | | | | questions |
| interview. You need to be familiar with the interview | | | | 8. Don't Slight Past Jobs: Don't ridicule past jobs. If you |
| jargon. The following is a list of language tools you | | | | worked at a fast food restaurant and make negative |
| should be well versed in before attending a job | | | | comments about it, an employer may think you have a |
| interview: | | | | bad attitude. It would be more impressive to say what |
| 1. Don't Use Unfamiliar Terminology. Don't use terms an | | | | you learned from working there and how it allowed |
| interviewer is not familiar with. You should be well | | | | you to save money for college. |
| versed in the language the employer understands. For | | | | 9. Be Attentive: Make eye contact with the employer. |
| example some employers are not well versed in | | | | Listen carefully to what the employer is saying and |
| computer technical terms. If possible, research | | | | make your answers complete to show you |
| information about the employer and the company. | | | | understand what the employer is saying. If there is |
| 2. Don't overuse the Word "I": If you use "I" too much | | | | more than one interviewer, make eye contact with all |
| when discussing past experiences, an employer may | | | | of them as you speak. |
| think that you are taking all the credit for work that | | | | 10. Don't use Slang: There is standard of acceptable |
| others did. If you don't use "I" at all, the employer may | | | | business communication. Words like "buddy" and |
| think that you unable to work independently from | | | | "dude" will not impress an employer. The employer |
| others. Make sure you use both "I" and "We" during the | | | | wants to hire someone who communicates |
| interview. | | | | professionally. |
| 3. Relaxed Communication: An employer wants to | | | | 11. Avoid Profanity: If you swear during an interview or |
| learn all about you. You have to be able to speak as | | | | use vulgar and offensive language, don't bother sitting |
| though you are having a conversation. Say more than | | | | by the phone waiting for the employer to call. |
| just "yes" or "no." You're your speaking style should | | | | Businesses expect their employees' language and |
| flow and demonstrate that you are comfortable in any | | | | behavior to be professional and respectable. |
| situation. | | | | 12. Body Language: Don't fidget in your seat. Keep |
| 4. Overusing a Word or Phrase: Don't use a word too | | | | calm, relaxed, and always smile. Don't play with your |
| many times as it gives the impression that you are | | | | hands. It is important to keep your mind and body |
| nervous. For instance, saying a word like "however" | | | | composed during the interview. By maintaining a |
| many times can distract an interviewer | | | | relaxed and happy composure, you will give the |
| 5. Don't Use Marginal Words or Phrases: It does not | | | | impression of competence and confidence. |
| sound professional if you keep repeating words or | | | | 13. Ask Questions: Employers expect that an |
| phrases such as "Like" or "you know" Always use | | | | interviewee is going to ask questions. Make sure your |
| professional words. | | | | questions are clear and relevant to the business. Do |
| 6. Engage The Employer: Don't just list your | | | | some research about the company so that you can |
| experiences. Use experiences to highlight particular | | | | ask a good question. |
| qualifications. For example, if an employer wants to | | | | The job interview is the stage where one can make a |
| know how well you work with others, tell a story | | | | first-rate impression. How you conduct yourself at an |
| about an experience about when you and former | | | | interview will drastically increase your chances of |
| employees worked together to solve a problem. | | | | getting a job. |
| 7. Prepare For Basic Questions: Don't focus solely on | | | | |