Interview Tips

Job interview

Going to a job interview involves more than just turning up, answering a few questions and then hoping that you get the job at the end of it. You need to ensure that you have done plenty of preparation beforehand so that you can show your future employer that you have thought about the job in hand and that you are committed. In these days of recession, there are more and more applicants applying for each job and you need to ensure that you have an edge over them. 

If you are new to the interview process, particularly if you are nervous, your preparation beforehand is all the more important. It is worthwhile asking a friend or family member to give you a trial interview, so that you have an idea how you will be feeling on the day. Body language and the way you dress is also important; hunching in your chair and looking scruffy is not going to leave a good impression. Work on your interview skills and don't take rejection to heart, then you will eventually get the job you're hoping for. 

Ten tips to ace a job interview

1. Be prepared. Have a good idea of the job and the company for which you may be working.

2. Plan your attire in advance.

3. Be on time.

4. Be pleasant to everyone you meet, from your interviewer to the receptionist.

5. Have positive body language and look as if you are interested in everything that is said to you. 

6. Listen carefully to what the interviewer says and take your time in answering.

7. If you don't understand a question, ask the interviewer for clarification.

8. Stick to the topic in question; don't be tempted to wander off-topic. 

9. Ask questions at the end to show your interest. 

10. Thank everyone involved and send a thank you email or letter afterwards, stressing your interest in the job.