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Tip#1
Be Confident
"Your first impression is your only impression."
Nothing
is worse than a limp handshake, slumped shoulders, poor eye contact or
poor communication skills. A potential employer can tell immediately if
you are the man or woman for this job by your body language. Although
aggressiveness is a turn-off, being passive gives the indication that
you are not sure of yourself or your qualifications. Keep eye contact
when answering questions or when the interviewer is speaking directly
to you. Smile occasionally to show your interest and enthusiasm.
Keeping a steady gaze on the interviewer can be disturbing to an
interviewer. Look away occasionally. Lean forward to show that you are
interested in what the interviewer is saying. Speak in a concise and
clear voice. If you have problems annunciating certain words, don't try
to use them on an interview. If this is difficult for you, practice
with a mirror and pay attention to your facial expressions.read more
tip at : http://online-articles.org/careers-employment/site-map.php
Other interview killers:
-Slouching in a chair
-Crossing your arms
-Playing with your hair or jewelry
-Leaning back in chair
Tip# 2
Act As If
"You are what you believe."
Act
as if you had the job. What would you do if you had this position? How
would you act? How would a person in this position act and speak? What
are your responsibilities in this position? What is a typical day like
for you in this job? Change your attitude towards yourself and your
strengths. If you start thinking that you won't get the job, you will
do small unnoticeable things to sabotage your chances. .read more tip
at : http://online-articles.org/careers-employment/site-map.php
Tip#3
Know The Company
"Know your business."
I
once sat on a couple of interviews where the interviewees did not do
any research on the company. This sends a message that you are looking
for any job, not this specific job. Once you're interview is scheduled,
get on the net and start finding out everything you can about the
company. A good place to start is www.hoovers.com.,
which gives you industry information, top competitors, names of CEO,
etc. If you'd like to know what current or former employees have to say
about the company, try www.wwetfeet.com.
Beware of disgruntled postings. Call the company headquarters and ask
for the marketing department to get specific information. Weave your
research into the interview by stating. "I read an article in the Wall
Street Journal, which mentioned that your company is thinking about
XYZ." This lets the interviewer know that you have taken the time to
know more about the company. You can ask questions about something you
read, but don't challenge them or you'll come across as a
know-it-all.read more tip at :
http://online-articles.org/careers-employment/site-map.php
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Tip# 4
Be Prepared
"Know what to say."
Most
interviewers ask the same standard questions about your strengths,
weaknesses, former employers, work history. If you are being
interviewed by several people, this might be a good cop, bad cop
situation. Pay attention to who is playing bad cop, they are looking
for signs of weakness and dishonesty. To be well prepared, before the
interview, write out all your accomplishments, both personal and
professional. List your strengths and weaknesses. Be honest, it's
easier to remember the truth than it is a lie. Extra Tip: Write out
situations in which you have demonstrated: leadership skills,
determination, stress management, creativity, and flexibility. Be
prepared to answer the question: "Why do you want this job?" If you're
not sure, reevaluate your decision. If you arrive a few minutes early,
review what you wrote in the waiting room before the interview. Great
list of interview questions: Tested Interview Questions. read more tip
at : http://online-articles.org/careers-employment/site-map.php
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Tip#5
Ask For The Job
"You get what you ask for."
The
most important step in the interviewing process is one most people
miss. ASK FOR THE JOB! Most interviewers are waiting for that closure.
If you have done everything exceptionally well during the interviewing
process, but have not asked for the job, you've just wasted an
interview. Asking for the job shows the potential employer that you are
assertive, confident and right for the job. It might feel
uncomfortable, but this is your only chance to ask for something you
really want. Make sure your voice is firm and you make eye contact.
Think of it as your closing argument, you've got to win over the jury.
You should also ask the interviewer if he or she thinks you are right
for the job. Even if they tell you something unpleasant, think of it as
a lesson learned. However, do yourself a favor and ask for the job. You
deserve it!read more tip at : http://online-articles.org/careers-employment/site-map.php
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