| Here are the top things you must do to improve your | | | | the interviewer's subconscious mind. |
| chances at a job interview. | | | | 7. Display enthusiasm for the job. Even if the interview |
| 1. Treat everyone from the receptionist upwards with | | | | is not going well continue to be upbeat and positive. |
| the same respect as you would the job interviewer. It | | | | You may be getting a negative vibe but this may just |
| is amazing how often an interviewer will look for | | | | be the interviewer's style. All the candidates may feel |
| feedback from other people within the organisation | | | | the same. Never give up on your chances. |
| that the interviewee may have met. | | | | 8. Make sure you deliver as many examples of the |
| 2. Shake the interviewers hand firmly. It shows | | | | benefits you bring to the company as possible. The job |
| confidence. Self-confidence is of course a trait that | | | | interviewer is looking to hear benefits. They can read |
| create a good first impression. | | | | from your resume that you have certain skills, |
| 3. Look the interviewer in the eye. Eye contact should | | | | knowledge and experience. But what are the benefits |
| average about 60%. This is the natural level where | | | | that you offer? If the interviewer has not asked about |
| people feel comfortable. | | | | the benefits then make sure you tell them about what |
| 4. Build rapport with the job interviewer. There is often | | | | you can do for the company. |
| an opportunity before you formally start the interview | | | | 9. Ask questions at the end of the interview. It is crucial |
| where there is time for 'small talk' which relaxes both | | | | to continue showing interest in the job by asking |
| parties. | | | | relevant questions. Make sure the questions are not |
| 5. Make sure your posture says you are confident but | | | | obvious, could easily be found out with a little research |
| not over bearing. If you slouch in the chair practice | | | | or on a topic already discussed. |
| sitting more upright. It projects an image of | | | | 10. Close the interview by making sure the interviewer |
| self-confidence. | | | | knows you are keen to take the job. |
| 6. Mirror the interviewer's body language. This is quite | | | | I hope you found the above list useful to your job |
| difficult to do. But for example if the interviewer has | | | | hunting. There are plenty of other free articles and |
| their legs crossed or perhaps leaning forward then try | | | | invaluable advice available on this site. |
| to mirror this. This will create a feeling of empathy in | | | | |