The 20 Best Tips for a Successful Interview

The 20 Best Tips for a Successful Interview 1 Never Overshare Hiring managers don’t want to hear your life story or about personal problems you may have. Maintain a professional attitude and respect their time. 2 Check Your Body Language Are your arms crossed? Are you slouching? Make sure you’re giving the interviewer the very best impression you can, even in non-verbal ways. 3 Dress for Success Dress comfortably and conservatively. Now is not the time to try out a new pair of heels or a new hairstyle. 4 Be Friendly Be conversational and friendly. A warm, genuine attitude is more memorable than a stiff and rigid attitude. 5 Answer the Questions This seems basic, but don’t forget to answer the questions. Don’t say the same things over and over again, talk in circles, or forget to come back to the answer. 6 Ask to Clarify If you get a question that you don’t understand, don’t hesitate to ask for an example or further explanation. Don’t try to answer a question that you don’t fully understand. 7 Be Positive Try not to assess the situation until after the interview. During the interivew, always think positively. 8 Send a Thank You Don’t forget to follow up and send a thank you email the day after the interview. It’s always best to drop a line in case they need more information. 9 Show Interest Be enthusiastic about the position and show interest in learning. Even if you don’t have all the skills they’re looking for, show them that you’re excited and capable of learning. 10 Be Patient Don’t panic if things don’t go as scheduled. Hiring managers often have to coordinate several different and changing schedules. 11 Promote Yourself Don’t hesitate to highlight your accomplishments! Convince the hiring manager of why you’re the perfect fit for the position. 12 Anticipate Tough Questions Some interviewers will ask personality-based questions in order to get to know you better. There are no right or wrong answers, so anticipate these tough questions. 13 Smile A friendly gesture goes a long way. Don’t forget that the interviewer is a person too! 14 Practice Makes Perfect Try standing in front of the mirror and practice introducing yourself and your pitch. The more you do this, the more comfortable you’ll be in the real situation. 15 Prepare Your Own Questions More often than not, the interviewer will turn the tables and ask if you have any questions. Try to prepare some in advance. 16 Check Your Resume Be sure you know what’s on your resume in case the interviewer asks you specific questions about an experience you listed. 17 Don’t Gossip Don’t go into an interview and bash on a previous company or a competitor company. It reflects a poor image of your attitude. 18 Be Tactful If the interview doesn’t go as successfully as you had hoped it would, try to hide your feelings until after you’ve left the building. You never know how things may end up. 19 Be On Time Another no-brainer, but allow yourself enough time to park and check in with a little time to decompress before the interview begins. Nothing is more stressful than feeling rushed. 20 Do Your Research Try to learn as much about the company as you can before you arrive so you have some idea of what they’re talking about. It’ll be easier to hold a conversation (and also seem impressive!) if you’re already well-informed.

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Murtaza Rangwala

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