Job interview preparation – tips in 7 steps
1. Tip: Prepare thoroughly
You can make a good impression by taking time to collect information about the company beforehand. Look around in their website, try to find out as much as possible about them, you can read media articles and blog posts. If you have the opportunity, ask your acquaintances, perhaps someone can provide first-hand information about what it is like to work for the chosen company. If you are prepared you will be less stressed during the interview.
2. Tip: Make a good impression
Dress appropriately for the occasion. In such cases, the rule is that if you do not know what to wear, you should rather dress a little too much or use the “business casual” style that has been popular in recent times. If you are determined and know why you want to join the company in question, then your serious intention should be reflected in your appearance. Be sure to shake hands firmly and maintain eye contact. During the interview sit up straight and concentrate throughout. If your attention wanders, it will show on you.
3. Tip: Be self-confident
Confidence is essential in business life, and an interview will quickly reveal whether you can handle difficult situations well. Make sure you do not look too nervous, but do not be too relaxed either. Stay serious enough without being seen as rigid. The best advice in this case is to be yourself and let them get to know your personality during the interview.
4. Tip: Ask
What you ask also show the employer how prepared you are. It is important that you have an idea of the planned tasks and responsibilities, and if this is not completely clear from the description, it is worth formulating your questions in advance.
5. Tip: Sell yourself
Your qualifications and even your pre-interview test scores have qualified you for the interview. Talk confidently about your school and professional internship/work experiences. They like to hear specific examples of how you have contributed to the success of a school or volunteer project, a company or a summer job, or what interesting things you have learned. If you already have professional experience, think carefully about the situations in your previous jobs, when you achieved success, when a project went well, when you were able to use your competences and resources that you considered important in a good and effective way. The future employer sees potential in you, so sell yourself according to your skills and knowledge. Prove that you made a conscious decision when you submitted your application to them.
6. Tip: Ask back
If you do not understand a question, feel free to ask back. You can answer in the best possible way if you know exactly what the question is.
7. Tip: Follow up
Etiquette dictates that you thank the interviewers for the opportunity. Be sure to ask when and who will give you feedback on the success of the interview and what further steps are expected in the recruitment process.