The secret to ace-ing that job interview is in the preparation, rehearsal and most important of all... your attitude. Here are 11 powerful tips for a successful job interview :
Prepare and polish your resume and cover letter to perfection. Make sure to customize it to the requirements of the position you are applying for.
Find all the most difficult and stressful interview questions, write down your answers to them on paper, and practice answering those questions in front of the mirror, using an imaginary interview panel. Go over the interview rehearsal several times, until you come out smooth, natural and flawless. Again customize your answers from the point of view of the job description of the position you are applying for.
Also work out what possible objections the company could have to employing you and prepare your presentation from that angle... countering all objections even before they arise.
Prepare a set of intelligent questions that you will be asking your interviewer to show your interest and knowledge of the position.
Prepare your interview outfit beforehand and do a dress rehearsal... a professional outfit in line with the position you are applying for will work well.
Stalk out the location where you are supposed to go beforehand.
Rehearse the interview in your mind, see yourself walking into the office, see yourself introducing your self. see yourself answering questions positively, enthusiastically and persuasively. see yourself successful.
Arrive 5 minutes earlier for the interview... this will give you time to get comfortable with your surroundings.
Once the interview is over, thank the interviewers for the interview opportunity, tell them you found meeting them quite rewarding. Ask them if they need anything else from you. Finally, ask them how long should you wait for their response before you move on. Remember to do this with a friendly laugh in your voice.
In the days after the interview, when you are waiting for the response, wait with positive expectations and the belief that you did the best you could. Read some of my other articles on this page about how to unleash the power of attraction for your dream job Unleash the Power of Attraction For Your Dream Job.
Once you learn of the outcome, whether positive or negative... be thankful... Because you did the best you could, the outcome is in your best interest. You will do even better in the future.
Prepare and polish your resume and cover letter to perfection. Make sure to customize it to the requirements of the position you are applying for.
Find all the most difficult and stressful interview questions, write down your answers to them on paper, and practice answering those questions in front of the mirror, using an imaginary interview panel. Go over the interview rehearsal several times, until you come out smooth, natural and flawless. Again customize your answers from the point of view of the job description of the position you are applying for.
Also work out what possible objections the company could have to employing you and prepare your presentation from that angle... countering all objections even before they arise.
Prepare a set of intelligent questions that you will be asking your interviewer to show your interest and knowledge of the position.
Prepare your interview outfit beforehand and do a dress rehearsal... a professional outfit in line with the position you are applying for will work well.
Stalk out the location where you are supposed to go beforehand.
Rehearse the interview in your mind, see yourself walking into the office, see yourself introducing your self. see yourself answering questions positively, enthusiastically and persuasively. see yourself successful.
Arrive 5 minutes earlier for the interview... this will give you time to get comfortable with your surroundings.
Once the interview is over, thank the interviewers for the interview opportunity, tell them you found meeting them quite rewarding. Ask them if they need anything else from you. Finally, ask them how long should you wait for their response before you move on. Remember to do this with a friendly laugh in your voice.
In the days after the interview, when you are waiting for the response, wait with positive expectations and the belief that you did the best you could. Read some of my other articles on this page about how to unleash the power of attraction for your dream job Unleash the Power of Attraction For Your Dream Job.
Once you learn of the outcome, whether positive or negative... be thankful... Because you did the best you could, the outcome is in your best interest. You will do even better in the future.
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