Before the interview, you need to look good and feel good. How can you do that? Here are some tips about feeling good for your next job interview:
1. Prepare yourself
Prepare well You should prepare for the key questions that may be asked during a job interview – practice answers to them – it will help you feel more confident at the actual meeting, as you will know what to expect and how to respond.
2. Smile!
When you smile, other people smile back at you – smile even before entering the room where the interview is going to take place – make your future boss or recruiter want to talk with a smiling person. In addition, smiling helps reduce anxiety levels - genuine smiles trigger positive responses from other people).
3. Be positive
Your tone of voice should be pleasant and reassuring, not aggressive or disinterested – try to avoid interrupting the interviewer while answering questions.
4. Prepare some answers
When you prepare answers for your interview questions in advance it will make you feel more confident - write down four key points about yourself that you want to mention in an interview - this way when asked a question you can refer directly to these points for example: “I am a young, hardworking person…” “Let me tell you why I think my background qualifies me for this position ...” “The three things that motivate me are …”
5. Make eye contact
Making eye contact is important because it shows that you are interested in what the person is saying and it also makes it easier to read what they are feeling or thinking.
6. Wait your turn Don't be the first one to speak –
if you try to prove how right you are, you may lack focus on what is really important - let other people talk first, then respond with simple questions that will help you gather information.
7. Don't interrupt others
Respect others' time by allowing them to finish their thoughts before responding – avoid finishing sentences for them, as this may come across as too pushy or rude
8. Keep smiling
Smiling should be a continuous thing - no matter how stressful the conversation gets, don’t forget about smiling - even faking a smile can make you feel more in control.
9. Avoid fidgeting
Fidgeting, such as playing with your pen or clothes, will make you seem nervous and anxious – this is especially important if the interviewer asks you to tell something about yourself that makes you vulnerable.
10. Think before speaking
Before saying anything try to prepare what exactly do you want to say - just opening your mouth without thinking may get you into trouble because it can be misunderstood
11. Don't talk badly about others
Don’t badmouth other people even if they are not there anymore - otherwise, the interviewer might think that you could potentially speak badly about them too
12. Relax!
Take a few deep breaths before entering the interview room – feeling the nerves is normal, but feeling anxious doesn’t help you perform better.
13. Look your best
Clothes are important because they can either make or break the impression that other people have of you - if you don't pay attention to how you dress, it may be taken as a sign that you lack self-respect and care about yourself.
14. Think positive
When you think about how to answer questions, try to focus on the positive aspects of your background – for example, if you were fired from a job, rather than saying “I was fired”, say instead “The company I worked at downsized and I didn't have enough seniority.”
15. Do not be discouraged by no response
If the interviewer doesn't respond after you give an answer or ask a question, don't take it personally - just continue with what you are saying until they have had their turn. Here are some examples of answers to common interview questions:
Q. Why do you want this job?
A. I feel that the role would give me an unparalleled chance to build my skills and experience in XYZ, as well as a great opportunity to make a real contribution to your success moving forward.
Q. What do you think about working here?
A. You have a first-rate reputation in the industry, and I feel very excited about being part of such a team going forward – especially given how much passion everyone seems to have for what they do.
Q. Where do you see yourself professionally five years from now?
A. With hard work and dedication, hopefully with senior management responsibilities at a company like yours where I can be proud to make a real impact.
Q. Why don't you want to work weekends?
A. I understand how important it is for you to get the job done during the week, and my personal life is very busy on Saturdays and Sundays – which makes me reluctant to agree to work those days.
Q. What do you think of your previous manager?
A. My previous manager's management style was different from yours - if I had stayed there longer, I'm sure that we'd have found ways to start cooperating more effectively going forward.
Q: Where did you study?
A: I studied chemistry at the University of New Mexico where I graduated with high distinction, did post-grad in organic synthesis at Yale for a year, then did a Ph.D. in biochemistry at Stanford.
Q: Why did you change jobs so often?
A: I'm a high-energy person and when I find out that an organization isn't right for me, I don't want to waste time on something that won't be fulfilled - which is why it's always better for everyone if I just move on as soon as possible.
Q: How much do you expect to be paid?
A: The research position on offer sounds like exactly the kind of thing where I can make my greatest contribution. That said, let me assure you that money isn't my main motivator - the fact that this role provides unparalleled experience and mentorship is what really appeals to me.
Conclusion,
For example, you have just completed the interview process with a prospective employer, and you found out that this company is really great! You want to work there very badly. It's not easy to get hired though. The interviewer has already contacted several other candidates before talking to you. If they are interested in hiring you now, they will have to know why.
If they don't, then he/she will move on to the next person on their list of prospects." Don't talk too much If an interviewer says something like "We're almost finished here" or "We'll call your references", these are clear signs that you should stop talking because it looks like your time is up - it can be hard for people who are nervous to pick up on these cues.
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