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Job Interview
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Got a job interview?
If you've been scheduled for an interview, it's fine to celebrate.
Just don't count your chickens before they hatch! In other
words, don't assume the position is already yours. Getting
a job interview means that your resume caught the eye of the
recruiter, the human resources department, or the manager,
and now that person wants to meet you and know more about
you. It also means that, for you, the moment of truth has
arrived.
Things about an interview that you must know
There is no way anyone can get to know you fully in one
job interview, so you can expect to be appraised by a number
of predetermined qualities which will contribute to your overall
interview performance "score.”
Your physical appearance, gestures, posture, poise, confidence
level, personality traits, and how well you answer difficult
questions are some of the factors you must be aware of before
and during the interview.
During the interview, the most important factor
is...
The most important factor is your attitude with regard to
the interview. Be careful what verbal and non-verbal messages
you convey to the interviewer.
Show him or her that you are calm, self-confident and, above
all, convinced that the interviewer is not there to block
your way to the position, but is genuinely interested in finding
the appropriate candidate as soon as possible.
If you get nervous during the interview...
If you are nervous, take it easy. The interviewer knows that
some degree of nervousness on an interview is normal. Who
knows? He or she may be just as nervous as you are!
Common interviewing techniques
Be aware of the interviewer's professionalism and interviewing
technique.
His or her questions and attitudes always pursue
an objective.
- If the interviewer stays silent for long periods of time,
he/she wants to see how you react to a tense or awkward
situation.
- If the interviewer emphatically disagrees with you and
even shows annoyance, he/she is trying to determine how
you counteract or respond when faced with a conflictive
situation.
- Or, quite the opposite, the interviewer may show complete
and friendly agreement with your opinions so that you’ll
be more likely to lower your guard and appear “as
you really are.”
Always remember that the interviewer is neither friend nor
enemy, simply a professional doing his or her job. You be
a professional, too.
Other resources for interviewing tips
Apart from more and specific interviewing hints that you
can find in “The
Successful Job Seeker” , you should visit www.job-interview.net
where you can find a complete guide and essential interview
preparation tool.
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