March 10, 2010
Some Guides On How to Perfect Your Job Interview
Are you looking for job opportunities? In preparing for a job interview, please make sure that you don't make the following mistakes during a job interview:
1) Poor presentation
If you don't give the impression that you care about your appearance then you will be judged accordingly - after all, if you don't make the effort when preparing for a job interview, why would you pull your weight for their company if appointed?
Take some time to appear well groomed and professional looking. Although some offices are increasingly less formal with clothes, you don't want to assume it applies to interviewees too, so phone up in advance and enquire about the dress code. If this is impossible, it's best to err on the side of caution and appear overdressed rather than under, for the reason explained above.
2) Nervous body language
If you find yourself fidgeting, slouching or refusing to hold the interviewer's eye contact in the interview, you will come across as lacking in confidence, and no employer will be impressed by someone so timid and awkward around people.
Some nerves are expected and acceptable in a job interview, so don't make yourself more nervous worrying about this one. Try to seem assertive. as appearing more confident than a rival candidate with similar ability can give you the edge. Greet your interviewer with a firm handshake, maintain eye contact and stand straight.
3) Not listening to the interviewer
Some people who are worried about their job interview performance actually manage to shoot themselves in the foot by planning too carefully! You may miss out some valuable information about the work, if you attempt to counter your nerves by planning your responses to potential questions while the interviewer talks~You may miss out some valuable information about the work, if you attempt to counter your nerves by planning your responses to potential questions while the interviewer talks}.
You have to show the interviewer that you are hearing to their points, just relax and listen. They will be aware you are following their lead if you can match their style and pace.
Filed under Legal Staffing by Geena
