You’re a unique
and interesting person. The employer wants to
meet you.
1. Make sure
you are right for the job. Don`t go for a job
in catering if you don`t know how to boil an
egg.
2. You’ve likely
heard the expression: Dress for success. Dress
in the finest clothes that suit the type of
work for which you're applying. If you are going
to an interview for outdoor work, wear unworn,
casual clothes.
For office or
professional positions, dress up conservatively.
Ask someone to help you select an outfit from
your closet or take a friend from the business
world shopping with you, if you're not up on
the standards. Don`t go overboard with make-up.
3. Arrive with
at least 15 minutes to spare. This will allow
you to prepare any last details. (It also shows
how keen you are.)
4. If you have
an opportunity to shake hands with the person
or persons doing the interview, give a firm,
solid handshake.
5. Look the interviewer
in the eye. You'll find benefit in your ability
to communicate, as you look people in the eye
more and more. Look directly at the interviewer
when you are answering questions.
6. Let your CV
talk for you. Make it as interesting as possible
and don`t forget to include all interests and
hobbies they can say a lot about you. Be truthful.
7. Don't talk
while the interviewer is reading your application
or CV. The interviewer can only do one thing
at a time, even though s/he's a boss.
8. Don`t slouch
or fidget you will come across as lazy and nervous
9. Prepare yourself
for questions that they might ask you about
the company. This will show them how committed
you are.
10. Ask questions,
but make sure they are sensible ones, not like,
how long is the lunch break.
11. Don`t be
afraid to make suggestions tell them any ideas
you have. This will show them how interested
you are.
12. Remember
they are human. Be open and honest. Don`t try
and be something you are not they will see straight
through any facade.
13. Demonstrate
your communication skills by listening to the
question you are asked. Answer that specific
question. If you don't understand the question,
ask the interviewer for clarification. Smart
people who get ahead have the confidence to
ask more questions than sulking people who think
they should understand all questions and know
all answers.
14. If you are
asked why you left your last job don`t go into
a story about how awful they where (even if
you were treat badly) tell them your talent
was wasted and that's why you are there.
15. Let them
know how much of an asset you are to the company.
But only if you are.
