Today’s topic is 6 interview tips. So, you’ve spent a lot of time, a lot of setbacks, a lot of blood, sweat and tears in your job search and now you’re in the interview stage. I don’t want to blow it away. Now, you may be in a position to get a job offer as a result of this interview, or perhaps one or two in the future. Please don’t blow. So take note of these 6 interview tips. These are very common and everyone should know them, but I want to remind everyone. Because there are a lot of people who fail interviews, don’t learn from their past mistakes, and don’t learn from their mistakes. To be wrong to be wrong. And it’s not good. Because you are inches away from getting the job and it could be your dream job. And in today’s market where hiring is so strong, you can even join multiple companies, as many of my clients do.
Here are six interview tips.
The first is company research.
It doesn’t make sense to just walk in the door of an interview room or join a Zoom, WebEx, Teams, or other virtual communication without doing any research. So research their products, services, careers, history and culture. That’s very, very important. How can you learn about their culture from the hiring line? So if you’re looking for a sales job, connect with someone. Connect with someone who isn’t in sales, but is in another role, perhaps marketing, supply chain, or finance, and tell them you’re here for an interview. You just need to know the culture. Two or he can learn about the culture by interviewing three people. Culture and cultural fit are very important today. So be sure to learn about their products, services, company history, senior management team, who they are, what their titles are, and their culture. And the higher the intelligence, the better. So research, research, research. Yes, this can be very frustrating and takes a long time, but do a lot of research on other platforms using LinkedIn. There are many platforms that can run Zoom information and glass stores, and today you can do a wide variety of research. So don’t just walk in the door or sit in front of your computer and think, “Oh, let’s do it.” I’m going to wind it ’ That doesn’t happen. The more prepared you are, the better it will be for you, and the more prepared you are, the more they will see you ready. . Therefore, the most important thing is company research.
The second is practice answering the most common interview questions.
Well, something will be thrown at you, you don’t know what it is and that’s okay. wait a minute. He has one question that might help. Bab, hello Martin. I recently graduated and applied for hundreds of jobs and got turned down everywhere. Is it because there are no references? How can I find out if my resume has reached recruiters without visiting my LinkedIn profile? Swathy, I don’t know. If you are going through a recruiter, I would like to know your location. It doesn’t matter if you are a pro or a junior. In that case, the recruiter may not be your best friend. But if you’re applying to hundreds of jobs, there’s something wrong with your resume or cover letter. So you should get some traction on it. I don’t even know what you do or what your profession is, but you should be getting some traction. And in fact, he probably would rather send 10 targeted résumés than he does 100. So take it in. However, I am happy to provide a free and no obligation resume review. I’ll put my information and email address there so you can take a look at my resume and send it to me. And I am very happy to get in touch with you and offer a free and no obligation resume review. And that applies to others as well.
Coming back to part two, practice answering all the common interview questions. It will be offered that is specific to a particular company or a particular area of expertise. But try to rehearse, practice, practice, practice delivery too. It’s not just your words. It is the way of expression and the use of the body, using body language and posture. Instead of slouching, keep your head upright and look at the interviewer as he asks questions. Look them straight in the eye. And if it’s a panel interview or a little panel interview, then research along the panel and from the panel back to the person who asked the question. So practice, practice, answer. That’s the second.
The third is to dress appropriately.
Must look sharp. First impression. As I said earlier, it’s not just a verbal answer. It’s your attitude. It’s how you carry yourself. And you are being watched as soon as you enter that building. Any attempt to enter a potential employer’s building must be supervised. They may ask the receptionist or others, even the receptionist, for feedback on how you responded, how you treated yourself, how you introduced yourself. So make sure you dress appropriately. you have a wonderful calmness. Do not slouch. Do not drop your hands behind your back. Watch the ball with a sharp eye. Here is what you have to do. The third is to make it look sharp.
Fourth, arrive early.
Now do your due diligence. If it’s far, you have to go and do what you should call a dry run. So please do your due diligence. I know how long it will take to reach that particular area. And I can’t afford to be late, so I add another 20 or 30 minutes. First, if you’re late, it’s a blemish on your part and will probably get you out of the talent pool. Therefore, be sure to do a preliminary run. Make a good assessment to see how long it will take to reach that particular location. Dress up, arrive early, and plan your trip.
The fifth is the interview.
A lot of people don’t realize this, but interviews are a two-way street. It’s not a one-sided conversation. It’s a two-way conversation, a two-way dialogue. Therefore, be sure to prepare questions to ask the interviewer. Put the interviewer in the shoes of the interviewee, ask a few probing questions, and get them to think. Because the more you make the interviewer think, the more trust you build. So ask questions, prepare some questions, keep them in the back of your mind, in your memory, and take them out when you ask. ask a question.
Sixth, highlight your achievements.
Communicate many reasons why they should hire you throughout the interview. What are your values? What are your differentiators? What are your competitive strengths? What are your performance statistics? Should this be stated very concisely on your resume in the form of STAR methods, situations, tasks, actions, results? So emphasize performance. You can make money, save money, and streamline your operations. The list goes on. Show us your work, or show us a project that hopefully yields some results. So highlight your achievements. Be open, honest, and energetic. You really shine brighter than anyone else. Show that you really want the job. Exciting. I think interviews are stressful. Yes, it’s human nature to be nervous, but put that nervousness aside and think about the value you can bring and hopefully the job offer you’ll get as a result of that interview.
So let’s look at these six again. The first is company research. The second is practice, practice, practice. Number three is to look sharp, dress appropriately, and stand properly. So make sure you’re looking for that part. Fourth, arrive early. Please do your due diligence. Find out how far and how long it will take to reach that particular location. Fifth is to ask questions. As I said earlier, this is a two-way street. It’s not just a one-way street. Ask relevant questions and get answers on the spot. Sixth, highlight your achievements and show your worth. And here are the bonuses that will set you apart from everyone else. Remember snail mail when we actually walked to the mailbox and actually mailed the letter? Well, why not go to your local store and buy a nice thank you card, make a nice thank you card on Amazon, send it in, and handwrite a thank you note for that particular interview. . Because I should have gotten a business card at the end. If you don’t already have one, look it up on LinkedIn and various other platforms. you can see where it is. But go send thank-you letters, handwritten thank-you letters, not emails, because others will too. It can be said that it will increase your competitiveness. So the bonus is getting some thank you cards, good thank you cards. And send a thank you note every time you attend an interview. Thank you for giving them your time. For panel interviews, send individual thank you notes to everyone on the panel. That’s my bonus.
