8 Simple Steps for Nailing a Job Interview

SYDNEY - Feb. 12, 2015 - PRLog -- Nailing a job interview can be difficult, but with these 8 tips you can impress your interviewer and set yourself apart.

1. Dress

Don’t dress for your existing role, don’t dress for the role you’re applying for, but dress for the one you want in the future. Professional and smart attire demonstrate to your employer that you’re hungry for future expansion in the company.

2. Body Language

Body language is a critical component to any job interview. Slouching, fidgeting and averting eye contact will hinder the success of your interview. Prior to the interview make sure your hands are warm and dry- it will subconsciously exude confidence to your employer. Sit up straight, be alert, attentive and engaging. Most importantly, look your interviewer in the eye. It’s vital. Read their facial queues and mirror your body language accordingly.

3. Conversation

Leave the slang at the door. Social and professional dialogue are vastly different. Don’t confuse the two. Formalities and politeness go a long way. Make an effort to create a personal connection with your employer. This could be a mutual interest or a comment on a current news event. Keep it light, keep it short, but this will show that you’re personable.

4. Resume

Email your interviewer your resume. Don’t stop here. Bring at least two printed hard copies into the interview. Also ensure that all forms of social media are on private. Your employer doesn’t want to know what you do on the weekend. Finally, ensure that your Linked In Profile is impeccable. Employers scan these with a fine tooth comb.

5. Become an Expert

Do your research please. Educate yourself about the ins and outs of the company and ensure that these are current. Familiarise yourself with the companies goals, competitors and comment on impressive ways that they’ve overcome obstacles or mitigated risk. Perhaps even consider suggesting the way that your skill set could add value to these obstacles and some of your own ideas.

6. Questions

Your interviewer will ask you questions. That’s inevitable. Don’t come unprepared. Equip yourself with bullet point answers to some of the usual questions: ‘What’s your greatest weakness?’ or ‘How have you resolved a conflict at work?’ Ensure that these are practical, concise and clear – not rehearsed. However, for those obscure questions, take your time in answering. This ensures better articulation, confidence and knowing your own value.

7. Skill Sets

Are you hard working? Can you work in a team? Are you diligent? Are you meticulous? Are you attentive? Are you personable? Can you negotiate? These are all valuable assets to any job interview but they need to be proven. For example: you independently negotiated a big deal or you got promoted to team leader because you were able to effectively manage a team of ten in a rapidly growing business.

8. Follow Up

This is very important! After the completion of the interview, thank them for their time and ask what the next steps are. Then, send them a personal email with a further thank you. This shows commitment and persistence.

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