The Perfect Job Interview In 6
Simple Steps
When interviewing for
a new position, we want to do everything possible to ensure it goes well.
Breath mints? Check. Resumes? Check. Firm handshake? Check.
But a great job
interview starts days before you ever arrive at the office.
Follow these simple
steps to prepare yourself to have your best job interview ever:
1. Research the
company
Make
sure you know as much as possible about the company before you go into any
interview. Start with the company’s website and read their mission statement,
goals, and values and think about how those apply to the position you’re
applying for. What key words could you use during the interview that would
resonate? Look at any news or press pages to see what’s news and noteworthy for
the company recently, and use that information to form intelligent questions to
ask. You can also check LinkedIn for any connections you may have within the
company who might be able to put in a good word or advise you. Finally, you can
usually get a feel for the company culture from their website, which can
influence how you dress.
2. Research the job
Once
you’ve got the interview, make absolutely sure you know everything you can
about the position and what the job is all about. This kind of research can
help you pinpoint places your skills and personality will set you apart from
the crowd. Carefully reread the qualifications in the job listing and think
about how your experience fits in. Understanding what the average salary range
for the position is can help with that dreaded question, “What kind of salary
are you looking for?”
3. Prepare answers
that highlight your skills and experience
This
question can have many forms, but being able to demonstrate with your answers
and anecdotes that you understand the key skills, expertise and experience
required for the job and that you possess them will go a very long way to a
winning interview.
4. Prepare answers
that show your enthusiasm and interest
Often,
when recruiters are faced with choosing between equally qualified candidates,
the candidate who exhibited the most enthusiasm and interest in the job will
win out. A perfect way to do this is to think about how your personal goals and
ambitions tie into the success of the company.
5. Prepare answers
that show how you will fit in with the company culture
Because
you did your research in step 1, you will understand something about the
company culture and be able to demonstrate how you will fit in. For example, if
you know the company has strong ties with charity or values of giving back, you
could mention your own volunteer work during the interview. When you get asked
seemingly random questions like, “If you were an animal, what kind of animal
would you be?” think about your answer in terms of the kind of animal the
company needs or wants.
6. Plan your journey
so you arrive stress free and on time
The
stress of unexpected traffic, getting lost, and other delays can derail an
otherwise promising interview, so take steps to ensure that you don’t have to
stress. Prepare your outfit the night before to look for rips, stains, the
right shoes, etc. Print extra copies of your resume ahead of time. Research
your route to the interview, and practice it if you have time to account for
any map errors. Check the traffic early and have alternate routes in mind. And
give yourself some extra time; even if you arrive early and end up sitting in
your car or the lobby for a few minutes, you will be less stressed than if you
arrive late.
It
may seem like common sense, but taking the time to do your research, prepare your answers, and plan your journey
will have a huge impact on how well you perform at your next interview.
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