You have that professional resume, a polished cover letter, and that stylish suit for the your job interview. Now wait, interview? You’re not prepared, are you? You don’t really want to ruin that opportunity with a nervous state of mind. No need to worry, we’ll help you prepare for that much awaited discussion with your future employer. Here are 8 job-winning interview tips that you should know by now.
1. Research About the Company – Don’t go into the war without ammunition. Do your homework and research about the company especially if it’s for an international job opportunity, their profile, products/services, history, etc. Having familiarized the company profile gives you an idea what exactly they are looking for in a candidate. Besides, doing your research will give you that jumpstart point in the interview.
2. Be Truthful – Do not ever underestimate the power of background check. You can’t get away with lying on your resume or on your interview. Do not embarrass yourself with false information. Be honest. Lay down your limitations and weaknesses in the job profile. Employers will appreciate you for it and they’ll know what (and not) to expect from you on the job.
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This is such a helpful post for those preparing for an interview. I would definitely vouch to the views of the poster and would recommend this post as a tick-off before setting foot into the company for the final interview. Great job.
Among all the other great advice here and elsewhere, here are a couple specific things that worked well for me:
1. Have a portfolio. As another commenter mentioned, it can include anything: lesson plans, newsletters, concert programs, anything to give an interviewer an idea of the type of work you’ve done in the past.
2. Make the follow-up call. One of my first jobs out of college was offered to me because my boss said I was the only one to make a follow-up call. It doesn’t have to be a long conversation or even a fake excuse for a call. You can just say “I just wanted to thank you for allowing me to interview. I enjoyed meeting you. Let me know if there is anything else you might need from me.” A similar note or card in the mail would do the trick too.