Neither a carefully written resume, nor recommendations, nor extensive work experience will help an applicant to get a good position if he does not know how to behave in an interview. It is important not only to strive to make a good impression on the employer, but also to know how to do it.
Instructions
Step 1
Don't be late. You must be prepared for unpleasant situations, including traffic jams or vehicle breakdowns. Moreover, there is a risk that you will not immediately find the desired office. If the applicant does not show up on time for the interview, albeit for a good reason, this puts him in a disadvantageous light in front of the employer and significantly reduces the chances of getting the desired position.
Step 2
Work on your appearance. Even if in the company where you want to work, employees often dress in a casual style, you should come to the interview dressed strictly and neatly. When talking with your employer, try to behave calmly: do not fiddle with your hair and buttons, do not wrinkle the fabric of your clothes.
Step 3
Answer questions confidently, concisely, and clearly. There is no need to say too much or deviate from the topic. If you're used to chatting a lot when you're feeling anxious, try to calm down before the interview. In part, a little rehearsal will help you with this: imagine a conversation with an employer and answer a few standard questions out loud: for example, about your previous place of work, about relationships with colleagues and bosses, about skills and abilities.
Step 4
Remember that in the interview, you will mostly have to answer questions, not ask them. However, there are a few questions to prepare in advance. They don't have to be stupid or ticklish. For example, you can ask why a vacancy was vacated, but you should not ask why the former employee was fired and what he did wrong. Questions can also relate to the work schedule, benefits package and other important points.
Step 5
Answer sensitive questions calmly and confidently. Many of these moments can be calculated in advance: for example, job seekers are asked about the reasons for dismissal from their previous job, a break in work, plans in family life.
Step 6
Don't say anything bad about your previous job. Unfortunately, job seekers sometimes speak negatively about the previous company or bosses, trying to emphasize that they value the new employer more, but representatives of companies, especially large ones, know the value of such words well. Behind negative reviews, they can see the conflict of the applicant, his inability to work with people, a difficult character, poorly developed professional qualities.
Step 7
Be reasonably honest. If you are asked about a skill that you do not possess, it is better to say that you are ready to learn it, but do not lie as if it is already on your list of skills.
