February 2, 2015
If you just graduated and desire to join the workforce, it is important to prepare for interviews that will soon be coming your way. Currently, there are a number of organizations, governmental bodies and corporation looking for experts in various fields. Here are some tips to help you prepare and increase your chances of getting hired.
Dress Code: One of the sure ways of securing a job is by painting a positive image to the hiring panel. Hence, dress well to show that you are a professional even no matter the kind of business or industry that you are going to. It’s not mandatory to wear a suit. Rule of thumb is; wear clothes that you are comfortable in and smart. Also, knowing the specific company’s dress code help you make an informed decision when planning what to wear.
Hire A Career Coach: There are a number of professional career coaches who can furnish you with gold worthy tips on how to express yourself at the interview. The best not only have academic qualifications in this industry but also vast hands-on experience hence rest assured that you will get value for your money and time spent in counseling sessions.
Watch Your Body Language: Sometimes, the words spoken do not express the intended message. In fact, research studies shows that only 7% of the message is derived from spoken words, 58% is derived from your body language and 38% is taken from the tone and words used. Firm and friendly hand shake, maintaining eye contact, good posture and facial expressions are some of effective ways of using body language to your advantage.
Do Background Research: This basically entails finding out as much details about the company as possible before interview. Nowadays, virtually all companies have websites, blogs and even social media pages that you can use to gather information and communicate directly with the company representatives. An in-depth understanding of the company’s operations, core values and mission will show the panel that you are enthusiastic and ready to work if hired.
Rehearse The Interview: This basically refers to writing a script of questions that are more likely to be asked by the asked by the interview panel. Examples of typical questions that you should include in the script are; tell us more about yourself? Why do you think you are the best candidate for this job? Come up with insightful responses to these questions and write them down for reference. Use fact on the current state of the profession and industry to explain your answers. Go ahead and ask some family members or friends to play the role of interviewers to create a more realistic environment and build your confidence.
Prepare A List Of Questions: Most interviewers give candidate a chance to ask questions at the tail end of the session. Based on this fact, it is advisable to have a list of questions at hand. Steer clear of personal questions such as “How much do I get paid? That is, focus on industry or professional based questions.
If possible, visit the venue before the due to know the directions and best mode of transport to use. Apply these golden tips to increase your chances of getting hired.