What Things to Do Before Going to Job Interview
Finally,
you have the job interview letter in your hands after going through the
grueling job search process. No wonder you are excited about it, as your hard
work is paid off. The interview is your chance to convince the hiring managers
that you are the best candidate for the job, it is a golden opportunity and you
must grab it with both hands.
To
help you prepare for the big interview, here we have listed a few things that
you need to do before your job interview. Let’s divide the preparation into two
parts, the first being the period approaching the D-day and the D-day itself.
Few
Days Earlier – Once you receive the interview letter you should begin your
preparation.
1. Study
about the company –
Research about the company and get a fair amount of information. You would have
done the research earlier while applying for the job but now is the time to get
into the details. Learn about the market position of the company, specification
about the role you have applied and also about the recruiter if possible.
2. Know
the Job Profile –
Read the position’s job description well before the interview. Frame all your
answers keeping in mind the job description, this will fetch you some extra
points, which are essential when the competition is tough.
3. Prepare
Your Answers –
Prepare your answers for the most common interview questions like, ‘tell us
something about yourself’, ‘why should I hire you’ and also for the questions
you will be asking the recruiter. Prepare a general outline. Write down all the
points and read it once or twice. You don’t need to mug up.
4. Practice
– This is
important. Practice many times what you are going to say, this will make you
confident, increase your fluency and minimize the use of unnecessary words like
‘um’ or ‘uh’. Practice it in front of the mirror or the best way is to have a
mock interview with a friend.
5. Plan
your look – The first impression is important and your look plays an important role in creating
a good first impression. Your dress should be professional with hair, makeup
and shoes all well coordinated. Here perfection is very essential because if
you are underdressed it creates a very casual impression suggestion that you
are not serious for the job and if you are overdressed, you are unfit in the
team.
6. Know
The Route – Know
the route to the company well. Get the exact directions in advance and you can
even take a trial run of the route.
7. Keep
your bad ready –
Before the interview day, keep your bag ready. Take some extra copies of the
resume. Keep a notepad, pens, make-up for an emergency retouch, a mirror, any
regular medicines and last but not the least money.
8. Proper
Rest – The night
before the interview it is important that get enough rest, the doctor
recommended 7 to 8 hours is ideal. Enough rest means you are fresh, energized
and you don’t want to walk to the interview room with puffy eyes or yawning. Before
going to bed set your alarm.
The
D-day (The day of the interview)
9. Eat well – On the day of the
interview eat well but don’t overeat. Avoid caffeine, until you finish the interview.
1 Dress appropriately in your
business attire and don’t forget to wear your confidence.
1 Reach there at least 15 minutes
before. Being late for the job interview is the worst thing.
1 Switch off your mobile phones or
put them on silent before you head to the interview room.
These
are few things or tips that if you follow you will surely succeed. For more
such job interview tips,
jobs in the Philippines please visit Jobaxy.com.
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