Ready for Part 2? If you have not read Part 1 yet, ensure you do! Below is the second part of our Job Seeker Do’s for interviewing.
Let’s start get started:
Do:
Review Interview Questions
You cannot be too prepared for an interview. Review as many interview questions as possible before your interview. Google them, ask friends for questions, think up some of your own.
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Listen
Listen to what the interviewers are asking, don’t interrupt, absorb as much information as
you can.
Sell Yourself
This is your opportunity to shine. Look for ways to talk about your accomplishments and your fit for the role with your answers to their questions. Make sure you don’t sound overconfident, however ensure that you show how you are a good match for the role.
Talk to Your References
Ensure to talk to your references before using them for a potential job. Tell them about the job you are applying for. Ensure they are comfortable providing you with a positive reference. Ask them how they would prefer that the interviewer contact them. The last thing you want is a reference that does not support your endeavours. While I am on this topic, let me also add that interviewers most often look for at least 3-4 professional references – this means people you have worked with/those responsible for your employment or management –a boss, manager etc. Employers are less interested in friend references as these are less reliable and don’t relate directly to your work
habits.
Watch your “um’s”
Watch your use of your “um’s”. Practice taking a pause or breath instead of blurting out the “um” word. This is distracting to the interviewer and should the use of this word be at a high level, it can leave a bad impression.
Sum up your Qualifications:
At the end of your interview, ensure to sum up why you are the ideal candidate for the position. Look at the things they asked you during the interview, the things they are looking for in the position and ensure to sum up why you are that ideal match for the role. Thank them for their time.
Accept Rejection with Grace
Though we always hope to get the job offer, this sometimes isn’t the case. If you do get a rejection, handle this professionally. There are times that interviewers do go back and look to hire candidates
that were in the running for the position. This can happen if there is a job change, the previous candidate didn’t work out, or in times of business expansion. If you handle the rejection professionally, you may leave yourself on the list for potential future employment. You can also use this opportunity to ask for feedback on what you could have improved upon in the interview. Thank the individual for any feedback they are able to provide.
These are just a few tips and we do hope they helped you prepare for your interview…. stay tuned for the Don’ts they are up next…oh yes, there will be some doozies 😉