Here are a few interview tips that may help you to put your best foot forward and to seal the deal once your fantastic resume gets you in the door!
1. Be friendly.
This seems so simple and the extroverts of the world may not need this reminder. However, anyone who is shy, reserved, or introverted, should remember that making eye contact and being courteous and friendly to everyone you meet during the interview process will help your candidacy.
2. Listen before you speak.
Do you ever know the answer to a question before the recruiter is even finished asking it? If so, an interview is not a good time to show that you can anticipate someone else’s next words. One thing that recruiters almost always assess is your ability to listen carefully and think before you speak. So, when an interviewer is speaking you should listen carefully, then take a deep breath and carefully formulate your answer.
If you have any questions before the interview, call your BroadPeak recruiter. We are always happy to help you prepare for an interview so that you feel confident, comfortable, and well prepared.
3. Be positive.
Are you angry that you were laid off from your last job or that you had a personality conflict with your former boss? If so, don’t let it show during an interview. It doesn’t matter if you were right and your former employer was wrong, you don’t want the recruiter to get the impression that you could be a difficult employee. Find a way to answer honestly but describe situations in a positive light.
4. Be prepared.
Before
you interview do your homework on the company. Almost every company has
a website and publicly traded companies have annual reports that are
available upon request. In addition to impressing your future employer
you may find out some important information that can help you make
employment decisions.
5. Mind your handshake. 6. Wear appropriate clothing that fits you.
A handshake should be firm but not so firm that it crushes the other person’s hand. A handshake that is either bone crushing or limp sends the person with whom you are meeting a message about you. Make sure that your handshake is firm and that it sends a message that you are confident but not overbearing.
You only get one chance to make a first impression. First impressions are important and your appearance will help the interviewer to develop an opinion about you. Whatever you choose to wear to an interview, it’s important to make sure that it is fairly conservative and that it fits you.
If there is anything that your BroadPeak recruiter can do to help you prepare for your interview please let us know. We want you to be confident, comfortable, and well prepared for your interviews!
