An interview can be extremely nerve-wracking. Why? Because you’re simply being judged. The fate of your future relies on how you come across to an employer/interviewer. There are so many interview prep tips out there; let's cover the most important four.

1. 4 Interview Prep Tips You
Can’t Afford To Skip
Original article by TotalJobs.com

2. An interview can be
extremely nerve-wracking.
Why? Because you’re simply
being judged. The fate of
your future relies on how you
come across to an
employer/interviewer.

3. There are so many interview
prep tips out there; let's
cover the most important
four...

4. #1 - Being Nervous Is Good, But Being
Too Nervous Isn’t

5. You need to relax as much as possible (easier
said than done) and take a confident approach
- being a nervous wreck doesn’t show the
interviewer your true personality.

6. On the other hand, there’s a fine line between
confidence and arrogance, so be careful. Think
about what you’re saying and don’t be too be
too confident, as it’s irritating and cocky.
Try and answer questions honestly, and be
yourself (you’ll hear that a lot), don’t be too
robotic.

7. #2 - You Need To Prepare For Those
Questions That Always Come Up

8. For example, why do you want the job? Why
are you a suitable candidate for this vacancy?
What are your strengths/weaknesses? What
skills do you have that correspond with this
vacancy?
The day before the interview, get the pen and
pad out, and thoroughly prepare answers to
these questions.

9. It’s also vital you know your CV inside out. You
should be able to discuss everything that
appears on it in detail.
Ideally, you should know it all by heart - you
should be able to go through it without even
having it in front of you. This portrays
sharpness, honesty, and professionalism to the
interviewer.

10. #3 - Do Some Background Research On
The Company

11. Common interview questions employers like to
ask are, "What do you know about the
company?" or, "What do you know about this
particular role?"
Having a good background on the company
lets them know how enthusiastic you are and
how keen you are to get the placement.

12. Being able to talk about your knowledge of the
company and the role in particular will impress
the interviewer and could give you competitive
edge over other applicants.
Ideally, you should have knowledge on the
company’s history, all aspects of the role,
problems encountered with the role, and so on.

13. #4 - Lastly, Your Manners Are Essential

14. ● Greet with a smile and a firm handshake
● Sit down when you’re told to
● Don’t slouch
● Speak directly and clearly
● Make eye contact, but not too much eye contact
● Thank the interviewer for the opportunity, even if you feel the interview went badly
● Be sure to share a few jokes, too, as a sense of humor is essential to your likability
factor

15. As obvious as these tips are, they are also the
most commonly forgotten.
Remind yourself of these before every
interview, or you could risk ruining the
opportunity to land the job!

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