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Interview tips: 10 tips to improve interview performance
The day has come: You found an awesome job on Monster, applied, and got a call from a
real-live human being who wants to meet with you. Congrats! But your work has only just
begun.
Even the smartest and most qualified job seekers need to prepare for their job interview.
Why, you ask? Interview skills are learned, and there are no second chances to make a
great first impression. These 10 interview tips will teach you how to answer interview
questions and convince the hiring manager that you are the one for the job.
Practice good nonverbal communication
It's about demonstrating confidence: standing straight, making eye contact and connecting
with a firm handshake. That first nonverbal impression can be a great beginning—or quick
ending—to your interview.
Dress for the job or company
Today's casual dress codes do not give you permission to dress as "they" do when you
interview. It is important to know what to wear to an interview and to be well-groomed.
Whether you wear a suit or something less formal depends on the company culture and the
position you are seeking. If possible, call to find out about the company dress code before the
interview.
Listen
From the very beginning of the interview, your interviewer is giving you information, either
directly or indirectly. If you are not hearing it, you are missing a major opportunity. Good
communication skills include listening and letting the person know you heard what was said.
Observe your interviewer, and match that style and pace.
Don't talk too much
Telling the interviewer more than he needs to know could be a fatal mistake. When you have
not prepared ahead of time, you may ramble when answering interview questions, sometimes
talking yourself right out of the job. Prepare for the interview by reading through the job
posting, matching your skills with the position's requirements and relating only that
information.
Don't be too familiar
The interview is a professional meeting to talk business. This is not about making a new
friend. Your level of familiarity should mimic the interviewer's demeanor. It is important to
bring energy and enthusiasm to the interview and to ask questions, but do not overstep your
place as a candidate looking for a job.
Use appropriate language
It's a given that you should use professional language during the interview. Be aware of any
inappropriate slang words or references to age, race, religion, politics, or sexual orientation—
these topics could send you out the door very quickly.
Don't be cocky
Attitude plays a key role in your interview success. There is a fine balance
between confidence, professionalism, and modesty. Even if you're putting on a performance
to demonstrate your ability, overconfidence is as bad, if not worse, as being too reserved.
Take care to answer the questions
When interviewers ask for an example of a time when you did something, they are
asking behavioral interview questions, which are designed to elicit a sample of your past
behavior. If you fail to relate a specific example, you not only don't answer the question, but
you also miss an opportunity to prove your ability and talk about your skills.
Ask questions
When asked if they have any questions, most candidates answer, "No." Wrong answer. Part
of knowing how to interview is being ready to ask questions that demonstrate an interest in
what goes on in the company. Asking questions also gives you the opportunity to find out if
this is the right place for you. The best questions come from listening to what you're asked
during the interview and asking for additional information.
Don't appear desperate
When you interview with the "please, please hire me" approach, you appear desperate and
less confident. Reflect the three Cs during the interview: cool, calm, and confident.
Bonus tip: Work on your answers
You know you can do the job; make sure the interviewer believes you can, too. One way to
do this is by preparing well-thought-out answers to questions they're most likely to ask. Need
some help with that? Join Monster for free today. As a member, you'll get interview insights,
career advice, and job search tips sent directly to your inbox so you can come across as a
strong, viable candidate. From ice breakers ("Tell me about yourself") to the nitty-gritty
("What's your biggest weakness?"), Monster's expert advice can help you craft answers that
highlight your skills and eagerness to get the job.
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5W+1H
Carole Martin, author of the ‘monster’ who contributed, gave some interview tips to increase
the chances of getting a job. Some of these tips are; practice good nonverbal
communication, dress for the job or company, listen, don’t talk too much, don’t be too
familiar, use appropriate language, don’t be cocky, take care to answer the questions,
ask questions, and don't appear desperate.
He shares these tips so the readers knows how to present their case to the interviewer
when they apply for a job at a company.
OPINION
I agree with the article. Some of the tips above are needed to make a job interview successful.
but I don't agree with nonverbal tips that suggest making eye contact with the interviewer.
because for some people, it will make them nervous so the interview process is not smooth.
