Seize the Opportunity and the Job: The Interview

Seize the Opportunity and the Job: The Interview So, youesubmitted a killer Curriculum Vitae andsupporting documents. Youe ahead of the pack andhave just received a call for an interview. Whatdo you do next?The interview is the most stressful and importantpart of job hunting. This is where the employersmake a decision based on his or her impression ofwhether to hire you for their job. You will wantto do your best in this part because here lays theculmination of all your job hunting efforts. Flubit here and all your efforts from application to

examinations will go down the drain.1. Make a Great ImpressionAlways dress in your best attire for the interview.Your attire should be appropriate. No matterwhat the company may require for their employees,the first impression for applicants should beconservative business attire.2. Do a Little ResearchOne of the best ways to make a good impression onyour interviewer is to do a little research on thecompany you are applying for. This will equip youwith material to answer many of the questions theinterviewer will ask. One of the main points ofthe questions you will be asked is how your skillscan benefit the company. If you know a thing ortwo about the company, you will find it a loteasier to answer this question. Plus, dropping afew meaty tidbits about how much you know aboutthe company will go a long way in impressing theinterviewer.

3. Watch Your Body LanguageMany of the interviewers are well versed in bodylanguage, and you will find that, throughout theinterview, they will be looking for hints aboutyour personality from the way you act, talk, andmove. It would be abnormal to assume a differentset of body language during the interview. Whatyou should do is to take note of your body languageso that at least it communicates openness andhonesty.Avoid telling lies or embellishing your answers.Experienced interviewers will notice this in aninstant. Always keep your palms open and avoidcrossing your legs or your arms together. Do notbe afraid to make eye contact while speaking; justmake sure that you do not come across asintimidating.4. ConfidenceWalk in with a purpose. Answer with a purpose. Try

not to be too self-conscious. Make sure you areconfident in what you say. If you hit a snag andfind yourself in a compromising situation, makesure you handle the situation confidently ?evenwhen saying that you do not know an answer to aquestion.Confidence reflects competence. Employers alwayslook for competent people to fill their ranks.