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The key to a successful interview is preparation. Almost without exception, the candidate who has done the most preparation will be the person who gets the job.
Prepare to deliver good answers:
It’s difficult to precisely predict the questions that will be posed to you in your interview. However, you can shortlist the types of questions that have a high likelihood of coming up in your interview. If you have thoroughly prepared how you can present the desired elements of your candidacy - work history, skills, achievements, etc - as persuasively as you can, then you will be well placed to succeed in your job interview.
Investigate the corporation:
The interview panel are likely to want to know what you understand about the company and its competitors. You have to do your homework in advance and understand the values of the company and the facts about its performance, strengths and weaknesses. Pick up the phone, read some newspapers or industry journals and get on the internet. Make sure that you are able to defend yourself against the charge that you don’t really want to work in that company.
Get A Plan For Getting There:
It is astounding how many people turn up late for an interview, because they got lost. Know the address, print out a map and if possible do a trial run so you know exactly how long it will take to get there. Always take the main reception telephone number with you, in case of an emergency, and give yourself plenty of time.
Stay focused on the interviewer’s agenda. Understand which points you want to make and ensure that you get those specific points across in your responses.
Try to be proactive in your interview. Listen carefully to the information that the interviewer gives you as to what types of skills they value highly. Then try to tailor your interview responses using the words and ideas that they have donated to you.
In the end, your success at interview is determined by how you perform at the beginning. Make sure that you produce a powerful initial impression. Demonstrate enthusiasm through your body language, smile and voice.
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