How to prepare for Interview
1Research
the company's profile and background.
Start by
looking into their future goals and plans. Conducting the interview with this
in mind will make you seem like a good long-term investment. You should also be
ready to talk in depth about the industry, the organization, and the position
you are applying for.
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Learn your interviewer’s name and job position before going to the
interview. You may need to call the company to find out.
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Talk to current employees. Show initiative while getting a feel for the
office environment. Learn as much as you can about the company from people who
work there.
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Know as much about the company as possible. You can't change your
employment history or your qualifications, but you can work harder than every
other applicant by being supremely knowledgeable about the company. Use the
company's website, their annual report, and newspaper/business magazine
articles to gather as much information as possible.
2Think of questions to ask your interviewer.
Participating
actively during the interview gives a good impression of your level of interest
in the job. It's a good idea to come prepared with at least three
thought-provoking questions to ask your interviewer. (Avoid asking anything
that could be easily answered through a quick internet search, or you will
simply come across as lazy.)
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Ask questions that reflect
your interest in future prospects. “Which are new markets the company is
planning to explore in next couple of years?” or “What are the chances for
professional growth in this job opportunity?” Both show that you want to be on
the same page as the people you’ll be working for.
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Ask questions to bond with the
interviewer and project your enthusiasm. Inquire about his/her position and
background or how long (s)he has been with the company.
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Ask questions about what is discussed during the interview itself. Though
you may be tempted to respond to everything with an “Absolutely!” or a “Sure
thing!” to show how competent you are, this will actually make it look like
you’re not listening. Show that you are paying attention by asking for more
details whenever something isn’t clear. (Avoid asking questions for the sake of
asking, though, or it’ll seem like you can’t keep up.)
3 Practice with a friend.
If you have a friend who is also preparing for an
interview, consider preparing together. Not only will this give you a way to
structure your preparation, but it will also help you get comfortable with
giving answers, telling anecdotes, and using appropriate terminology. Practice
giving concise, complete answers and maintaining eye contact with the
interviewer(s) while you give them. Make sure you aren't speaking too slow or
too fast and that your answers are stated with confidence.
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Get feedback from a friend. Even if you think their
feedback isn't on the mark, it's something to consider: We don't always know
how we come off to other people, and the actual interviewer
could share some of the same concerns.
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Know basically what you want to talk about before the
interview. If you're stumbling and fumbling for an answer on a very basic
question, you're not putting your best foot forward. Have your very basic
answers down pat, and anticipate some of the tougher questions before you step
into the interview.
4 Anticipate questions from the interviewer.
It’s
best to prepare for a wide variety of questions by thinking about your own
career goals, long-term plans, past successes, and work strengths, but you should also brace yourself for the
deceptively simple questions that most employers like to throw at their
interviewees.
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“What’s your biggest weakness?” is a classic canned interview question that
many people dread. Answering this question is a bit of a tightrope walk: While
you don’t want to be too honest (“I have a really hard time staying
motivated”), you won’t fool anyone by trying to spin an obviously good quality
into a weakness (“I just can’t bear to do less-than-outstanding work!”).
Instead, think of a genuine issue you have as well as ways you have managed to
work with/around it (“I’m not naturally a very organized thinker, but I’ve
become very organized on paper and in my personal space as a result”).
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“Where do you see yourself in five years?” is another common question that
can take you off guard if you don’t see it coming. Your panicked reaction might
be to blurt out, “Working diligently for you, of course!” but unless you are
actually trying to get a job in your chosen career, this probably isn’t a good
strategy. If you’re going after what will clearly be a short-term job – or even
one that lasts only several years – be honest about what your greater
aspirations are (ex. going back to school, starting your own business); ambition
is a very desirable trait in an employee – to say nothing of honesty.
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“Why do you want this job?” is so straightforward it can throw you for a
loop. If you’re going into a field you care about, you will have a much easier
time answering this. However, if, like many people, you’re just trying to make
ends meet, you can answer the question by using it as a way of highlighting
your skills (“I shine in fast-paced, high-pressure situations and would love to
have the opportunity to cultivate my talents here”).
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“Why did you leave your last job?” is a common question that shouldn’t be
hard to answer provided that you didn’t have a major blowout with your previous
employer. If you did, be honest (without being bitter or laying blame, as this
will make you look ungracious and hard to work with) and try to put a positive
spin on things.
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Don't be afraid to admit that you don't know something. While you
definitely want to seem knowledgeable, don't lie to make it seem like you know
something you don't. You probably won't fool your interviewer, and admitting to
not knowing something is much more impressive than lying during your interview.
If need be, just acknowledge that you do not know the answer but will find out
more about it and let them know afterwards.
How to Interview
In any workplace, your wardrobe is a sign of your
professionalism and is sometimes used to gauge your level of competence. When
your coworkers and customers look at you, they should immediately feel
comfortable working with you. It's easy to rule yourself out of a job just
because you didn't take care of your appearance. As a rule of thumb, you should
dress for the interview the way you would for the job itself. If the job is
unusually casual, however, you might want to show up in business-casual
clothes, but it's always better to be formal. Both men and women should choose
subdued colors (blues, browns, grays, black) which make a professional
impression
2For women. Dressing professionally means wearing a skirt suit in a dark color, non-patterned hosiery, and subtle makeup
3For men. Choose a white shirt, dark-colored suit and tie and dark-colored shoes
4Show up in the best possible shape. Make sure you know
exactly how to get there and, if you drive, just where to park so that you can
arrive 15 to 20 minutes before the scheduled interview time. Go to bed early
the day (or the days) before the interview so that you look rested and healthy
on the big day. Bring an extra copy of your resume, CV, and/orreferences in case your
interviewer wants to go over any points with you or neglects to bring their own
copy.
If the interview is in the morning, be sure to eat a
healthy breakfast. This is not just an empty suggestion. A breakfast high in
antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and foods high in vitamin E, such as nuts
and seeds, will help improve brain function and leave you feeling more alert
and invigorated.
Consider exercising before the interview to annihilate
stress and increase blood flow.[3] If you're generally nervous or fidgety before an
interview, it might be a good idea to work out before your interview. Go hard
for an hour, and give your body at least another hour to calm down. Shower
after exercising.
5Show courtesy to
everyone during the interview. This means everyone from the reception staff to the interviewer
herself. You never know who has input in the hiring process, and you can only
make a first impression once.
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Look everyone in the eye and
smile. Looking people in the eye will telegraph alertness, and smiling will
signal friendliness.
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Speak clearly and say
"please" and "thank you." Make sure the people you talk to
during the interview can make out what you're saying. Talking audibly, with
good enunciation, tells people you're confident, while good manners tells them
you're considerate of other people.
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Don't noodle around on your phone
or electronic device while waiting. In fact, leave it in your car. Even though
it's practically acceptable, playing around on your phone can communicate
boredom and frivolousness (even if that's not the case). Stick with a book or
review your notes while waiting.
6Be honest. Many people think that
an interview is the perfect time to embellish. While you want to structure your
answers so that your best, most qualified aspects take center stage, you don't
want to deceive or outright lie. Companies do perform background checks, and
lying about your experience is simply not worth it.
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In a pinch, take a cue from politicians. When a politician hears a question
they don't like, they simply answer a different question. You don't
want to do this all the time, but you can do it in a pinch.
7Keep things simple and short. Talking about yourself
can be very difficult to do well: You're trying to convince someone you don't
know that you're qualified for a position without sounding too cocky or
pompous. Stick to what you know well, and keep things short and sweet.
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Structure your answers so that you're talking in 30-90 second chunks. Any
less and you're likely to seem unqualified; any more and your interviewer is
likely to lose interest in what you're saying. In the "tell me about
yourself" question, highlight 2-3 illustrative examples about yourself
before wrapping up. [4]
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Don't use slang or off-color humor during your interview. It's important
not to say "awesome" or "rad" during an interview, unless
you're interviewing for the local lifeguard position. It's also a good rule to
avoid off-color humor; you never know when someone might take offense, and it's
best not to risk it.
8 Be personable. Try
to come off as a genuinely likable person if you can. If you're cynical,
pessimistic, and absolutely disabused of any faith in humanity, try to tone it
down during the interview. Being personable is about getting the interviewer's
emotional side to like you and believe in you. Employers don't always hire the
candidates most qualified for the job, but rather the candidates they like the
best.
9 Shake hands with the interviewer and
exchange pleasantries. Try
to invest some feeling into the handshake and pleasantries, even if you think
you bombed the interview. The interviewer should give you a time frame for when
to expect to get a callback, if applicable.
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Hold your
head high and keep your cool. Your emotions are probably teetering at the highest
of highs or the lowest of lows, but try to stay measured. Project a cool
confidence — not cockiness — and walk out of the interview with your head held
high.
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If the
interviewer does not tell you when they will contact you if you're a good fit
for the position, it's appropriate to ask, "When can I expect to hear back
from you about the position?" This will prove important later on.
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Say thank
you
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