Job Interview Skills & Procedures

"I am glad to announce that you will be arranged in the 22/7/13 for an interview at company block C-8, room 1."

Yes! You are being announce to attend an interview. Before that, please confirm that all the DOCUMENTS and YOURSELF have been prepared for the interview.

We have made a guide to help you successfully through the interview process. There are four different interview topics made available to you, including:

• Understanding the function of an interview
• Preparing for an interview
• Performing well during an interview
• Following-up after an interview

What to do Before an Interview

How do I prepare myself for an interview? Here some things to do the day before an interview.

Remember, first impressions usually last!

• Collect information about the company
• Prepare what you plan to bring with you to the interview (including a list references).
• Prepare what you're going to wear (As mentioned at Job Interview Dressing Part)
• Prepare for the interview questions, including topics about your:
  * work experience
  * academic history
  * skills and abilities
  * knowledge of the organization
  * career goals and objectives
  * accomplishments and achievements
  * personal and motivational factors
  * salary
• Prepare your interview responses
• Rehearse your responses in front of a mirror, or role play with another person
• Practice your introduction
• Make sure you have the company's present address and the correct directions.
• Make your transportation arrangements ahead of times.
• BE PUNCTUAL! Get up early, giving yourself plenty time to get ready and arrive before the actual interview begins.

What to do During the Interview

Make Your Entrance

Before you say your first word, the interviewer will make a judgement about you. There are dew key things that will be looking for, including: a genuine smile, a firm handshake, a confident demeanor, good eye contact, and a friendly, enthusiastic introduction. They'll notice instantly whether your hair is clean and neat, whether or not your attire is appropriate, whether or not your breath is fresh, and if your hands and fingernails are clean. 

• Knock before you open the door.
• Carry your briefcase or portfolio in your left hand.
• Stick out your hand confidently. 
• Smile. Relax and breathe deeply. 
• Be natural. Speak slowly and clearly. 
• Remember: Don't get too comfortable!

Be Natural!!

Getting Started

One good way to kick off an interview is:

• To give a brief summary of your understanding of the position
• Ask for any additions or clarifications
• Ask the interviewer to share the points in your resume or letter that triggered their interest. Then you will know their priorities, making it easier for your responses precisely to the position.

Attitude Counts

Employers are looking for key character traits and you need to demonstrate them at the interview. Keep the following things in mind:

1. Listening Skills: 

• Make sure you let the interviewer complete his sentence, DON'T interrupt!
• Listen to the question carefully and give an appropriate respond
• Good listening skills give a respect to the interviewer

2. Enthusiasm: 

• Show to the employer you are extremely interested in the position
• Enthusiasm is contagious and employers are always keen to add members to their team. Your positive attitude will also rub off on the others as long as it is genuine and not overplayed and he will leave the interview with favorable "feel" about you

3. Eye Contact

• Maintain eye contact with the interviewer. Looking away continuously suggests distractibility and disinterest.
• Looking down makes you appear insecure and shy
• By all means, keep it natural. Feel free to nod your head, smile and even laugh where appropriate.

4. Flexibility

• You need to demonstrate to the interviewer that you are willing and able to adapt readily to new environments, demands, personal  styles and others.

5. Professionalism

• Above all, BE PROFESSIONAL! Remember the interview boundaries at all times, don't behave in an either overly-casual fashion or overly-aggressive manner with the interviewer.

What to do after the Interview is over

Congratulations! You made it through the interview!
What's the next step?

• Send the company a "Thank You" note regardless of the outcome of the interview
• Wait for the company to respond to you. Nagging them with phone calls and visits is annoying and completely unprofessional.
• Follow up and phone the company a week or ten days inquiring about the status of the job vacancy.
• If you get rejected for the job, consider it a valuable learning experience.

Interview Do's and Don'ts

Do's	Don'ts
Have a positive tone. Be prepared to face difficult questions. Collect information about the company before the interview. Focus on what you have to offer to a prospective employer, not what you want. Think about what you can do for the employer. Learn about your rights as an interviewee. Follow up with a note and/ or phone call. Look directly at the interviewer. Elaborate briefly on your experience, your skills, and background. Be sincere. Sell yourself without bragging. Be natural, allowing your sense of humor show. Think before you answer. It is quite acceptable to pause before responding in order to organize your thoughts. Be a good listener. Ask for clarification if you're not sure about what's being asked. Be calm and poised. Be aware of your nervous habits, and try to keep them under control. Shut the door on your troubles. Try to avoid discussions about family or financial problems. Thank the interviewer for having the opportunity to talk you. Leave as soon as the interview is over. Say good-bye to the receptionist. Being polite may provide with the extra edge you needed to close the interview.	Lie on your resume. Beg for a job! Exaggerate or compare yourself to others. Cross your arms across your chest. This gesture will make you seem defensive. Place anything on the desk between you and the interviewer, such as briefcase or portfolio. It can be misinterpreted as a barrier. Give just "yes" and "no" answers. One-liners are conversation stoppers. Use flattery, an interviewer will recognize flattery and consider you insincere. Argue with the interviewer. Criticize your old job or boss. Speak too loudly or too softly. Do not comment on politics, religious other controversial topics dear to your heart. Do not stray from the interview topics unless you have a common interest such as golf and keep your than factual, honest, and professional. Don't start interviews with your fingers crossed hoping that they "give you the job" nobody is going to "give you the job" Talk about money in the first interview.

Positive Tone

Beg for Job

In conclusion, this is all matters that will facing when job interview. With this you can take the job interview easily.

**The next post will talk to you all about the popular question that will asked in the interview.