subject: Tips To Prepare For Job Interview [print this page] Once you have been called for the job interview then your next step should be to start preparing yourself for it in order to get your dream job. Following are the few tips to help you in preparing for the interview:
1) Know the company:
You should possess some knowledge about the companys vision, mission, its core business and current affairs as it will be completely disastrous that you have no idea about the company in which you want to work. Furthermore it will also help you in giving good answers. Therefore while preparing yourself for the interview check that companys website or other sources to get some valuable information about it.
2) Know about the job post:
Find more about the post you have been applying for and relate your skills and experiences with that job description. It is a very useful tip as if you know what the post responsibilities are, you might get an idea about what the interviewer is looking for and so you can answer his questions in such a manner that you highlight your those skills which are actually needed for this job and so convince him that you are the right candidate to be hired.
3) Know the place and venue and be on time:
Be at the interview place on time as arriving late might make you confused and nervous that not only makes you look disoriented but also might lead you in giving the wrong answers.
Interview tips during an interview:
When you are seated, make sure that your posture is straight. Listen to what the interviewer says attentively, asking him to repeat the question does not lay a good impression. First allow him to finish his question then only start answering, dont interrupt in between and answer confidently. Another key tip is to maintain eye contact with the interviewer throughout the interview.
Now there are several questions that could be asked during an interview. A quick search on the internet will provide you with a list of questions that could be asked along with the advice on how you should answer them. These questions that are asked during the interview are not only to gather information instead through these questions they analyze your thinking, actions and how you view yourself. So its better to prepare for as many as you can rather than answering at the very moment the first thing that comes in your mind. Below are the few examples about how to answer the commonly asked questions:
1) Tell me about yourself (or your background):
It is an open ended question but dont forget to keep it completely work oriented that is highlight your resume summary. Avoid sharing your personal or childhood experiences and hobbies. The answer should not be more than of 2 minutes.
2) Why did you leave your previous position?
Avoid discussing ugly details, be neutral and answer positively like if they laid you off, you can say that the company had to down size and unfortunately they eliminated my position but I bet that they are regretting that decision now.
So there are many more interview questions that you can search online to check how to answer them wisely.
