How to Make the Best Impression on Your Job Interview
After a stressful session of job hunting, the next thing a job-seeker has to worry about is acing the job interview.
As most companies these days only pick the best candidates, it is best to make your interviewer feel that you're the person they've been looking for.
It's easier said than done, but all you need to do is prepare.
First off, build up your image through your resume.
While it's great to showcase your experience in different jobs, listing too many previous employers may give you a negative image.
You may come off as someone who doesn't stay too long in a company before seeking greener pastures.
It also doesn't pay to be dishonest and withhold information from the company you want to work for.
So how do you do it? It's simple.
Build your resume and prepare explanations.
Your resume and how you answer the interviewer's questions should sync.
For instance, if you're asked why you only stayed for a few months in a company, be sure to avoid answers that demean your previous employer.
Do some research on the company you're applying for.
This will show how passionate you are for the company.
This will also give them the idea that training you will be a breeze and that you'll fit right in.
Be careful about showing your knowledge of their trade.
Doing it too much makes you look overconfident and a know-it-all.
When answering questions, you should maintain eye contact with your interviewer.
Smiling helps too.
This will give you an aura of confidence, even if your hands are already drenched in nervous sweat.
Your answers should also be of appropriate length.
Telling a long story of how a chain of events led you to apply for their company when all the interviewer required was a "yes" or "no" with a single follow-up sentence may make you look unconfident.
At the end of the interview, your interviewer will allow you to ask him or her questions.
Don't hesitate and ask.
This will show that you are really interested in what they do and you want to be a part of it.
In addition to asking about topics that the interviewer hasn't mentioned, seek answers for what you truly want to know.
For instance, you can ask about the potential salary or why the previous employee vacated the position you're applying for.
If the interviewer seems to feel uncomfortable answering it, don't wait for them to say they can't tell you.
Respectfully apologize and lay it to rest.
As most companies these days only pick the best candidates, it is best to make your interviewer feel that you're the person they've been looking for.
It's easier said than done, but all you need to do is prepare.
First off, build up your image through your resume.
While it's great to showcase your experience in different jobs, listing too many previous employers may give you a negative image.
You may come off as someone who doesn't stay too long in a company before seeking greener pastures.
It also doesn't pay to be dishonest and withhold information from the company you want to work for.
So how do you do it? It's simple.
Build your resume and prepare explanations.
Your resume and how you answer the interviewer's questions should sync.
For instance, if you're asked why you only stayed for a few months in a company, be sure to avoid answers that demean your previous employer.
Do some research on the company you're applying for.
This will show how passionate you are for the company.
This will also give them the idea that training you will be a breeze and that you'll fit right in.
Be careful about showing your knowledge of their trade.
Doing it too much makes you look overconfident and a know-it-all.
When answering questions, you should maintain eye contact with your interviewer.
Smiling helps too.
This will give you an aura of confidence, even if your hands are already drenched in nervous sweat.
Your answers should also be of appropriate length.
Telling a long story of how a chain of events led you to apply for their company when all the interviewer required was a "yes" or "no" with a single follow-up sentence may make you look unconfident.
At the end of the interview, your interviewer will allow you to ask him or her questions.
Don't hesitate and ask.
This will show that you are really interested in what they do and you want to be a part of it.
In addition to asking about topics that the interviewer hasn't mentioned, seek answers for what you truly want to know.
For instance, you can ask about the potential salary or why the previous employee vacated the position you're applying for.
If the interviewer seems to feel uncomfortable answering it, don't wait for them to say they can't tell you.
Respectfully apologize and lay it to rest.
