THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND BEFORE ATTENDING ANY INTERVIEW?

Pre-interview jitters are real. If not handled properly can lead to nervousness, anxiety, and stress and can ruin your big day. Below are “THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND BEFORE ATTENDING ANY INTERVIEW” to get rid of these jitters.

1. KNOW YOUR RESUME IN AND OUT: All the questions arise from what you have written in your resume. Ensure that you’ve mentioned everything and be ready to answer any question from it. Avoid bluffing anything in your resume. It can create a lot of trouble for you. While it’s important to know your resume inside out, you do not have to memorize your resume with bullet points. It makes you seem lazy and unprepared.
2. DO YOUR HOMEWORK: Research about the company you’re applying for beforehand. Know what do they do, What is their current market position, Who is their target audience, What are the projects they are currently working on, Revenue, etc. It shows the interviewer you’re very well acquainted with the company and are keen to work with them.
3. RESEARCH ABOUT YOUR POSITION: Ensure that you have read the job description about the position you’re applying for. You should know beforehand, what they are looking for, and do you possess those skills? It’s not enough to want to accept an offer. You have to know what will be required of you in your new role. If you already know, you will sound knowledgeable and if not, you might not want to attend the interview anyway.
4. DON’T SHOW UP EMPTY HANDED: Make sure you’ve got printouts of your CV with you, as well as any other supporting information, like references or a portfolio. Keep a notepad and pen in your bag just in case you need to write anything down.
5. PRACTICE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WITH SOMEONE ELSE: This is to practice how you can best demonstrate your skills and experiences in an interview. This will make you feel more confident on the day. If you’ve been asked to give a presentation as part of the interview process, give it a final run-through, make sure you’ve got prompt cards, and try to make it as compelling as possible.
6. LISTEN CAREFULLY: Learning how to listen is a powerful thing. Some ground rules to follow: don’t interrupt when the other person is talking, maintain good eye contact, lean forward, and face the interviewer directly and keep your cellphone in silent mode.
7. APPEARANCE: Yes, you will be judged based on your appearance, and because first impressions do matter, it is essential to figure this out way before the night of your interview.
8. STAY CALM AND CONFIDENT: Naturally, nerves will begin to kick in but try to stay calm and confident. Take deep breaths and practice positive, self-affirmation thoughts in your mind. If you’ve done adequate research, you shouldn’t have anything to fret about.
9. ASK QUESTIONS: Interviewers often conclude interviews by giving the candidate a chance to ask them questions. While most of you skip this part rather I would say take full advantage of this opportunity. Here are a few recommendations? How long is the training period for your company? How is performance measured in this role?
10. END ON THE RIGHT NOTE: Your last question during an interview should always be, ‘What are the next steps from here? It gives a good impression.

In summary, give yourself the best chance possible for the interview. By using the above tips on THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND BEFORE ATTENDING ANY INTERVIEW you can definitely win the interviewer and create a really good first impression. Make sure you use the week before to brush up on your techniques and knowledge of the company, the night before to get a good night’s rest and the interview itself to showcase your skills and attitude. After all, attitude is what matters the most.