Tips for Having a Great Job Interview

Any one who has ever appeared in a job interview knows that getting your dream job depends to a large degree on how well do in your job interview. Employers are looking to match the most qualified people with the positions that are open in their organization. Even though there are many different kinds of jobs in the market, the interview process is generally very similar.

Are you looking for a job? Would you like to know how to be successful in your job interview? Here are a few things you should know before going to your job interview.

Tip 1: Dress for Success
No matter what type of job you are interviewing for you should always dress in business attire. It is important to dress professional so interviewers will think you are serious about getting the job. Business attire doesn’t mean expensive and fancy, simple and clean that are properly ironed can get a positive reaction as well.
You must also take care of personal grooming before going for the interview. It is highly recommended to look clean and fresh so remember to take some time to make your self look nice and presentable.

Tip 2: Bring two copies of your resume
Prepare well before going into an interview. Make sure you prepare a resume that is appropriate for the job that you are applying for. It is always good idea to bring two copies of your resume with you. You should put them in a folder to make it look more presentable
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Tip 3: Arrive to your interview early
It might be alright to arrive on time for the interview however, arriving early can impress interviewers/employers. It is good to arrive early for your interview; it will give you an opportunity to take a breather before you go in. Also, another reason for leaving early is to be ready for traffic jams, or other miscellaneous things.

Tip 4: Introduce yourself and give warm handshake
Make sure to introduce yourself to the interviewers by stating your name. Do not offer to shake hand unless offered by the interviewers. If offered, your handshake must be warm and firm. Also make sure to maintain eye contact. You can hand in your resume after the introductions.

Tip 5: Be prepared and have answers in advance to interviewer’s questions
Think of the possible questions the interviewers can ask you and have ready made answer for them. However do ensure that your answers do not come across as rehearsed replies.

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Tip 6: Have a good night sleep before the interview

Tip 7: Select what you are going to wear for the interview:
Make sure to prepare your clothes the night before the interview if you do not want to be the victim of load shedding.

Tip 8: Have Breakfast before the Interview

 Use Body Language to Appear Confident and Capable

Let Your Actions Do the Talking!

Words only convey 7 percent of the message, whereas 93 percent of the message is conveyed through body language. Most of us recognize basic body language signals. We know for example, that open arms generally signifies a willingness to embrace and a smile means friendliness.

When you're interviewing for a job, your body language can tell the interviewer a lot about your personality and attitude. In fact, it may even speak louder than your words!

Therefore, when you're preparing for the interview, remember these body language tricks:

A firm handshake. Always give a firm handshake to the interviewer. It shows that you're confident and professional. Only offer handshake if the interviewer has offered to do so.

Never cross your arms. Crossing your arms - and your legs – tells the interviewers that you're "blocking" the interviewer's words and not really listening to him/her. Lean forward, open up your arms, and leave legs uncrossed if you want to show the interviewer that you're really listening.

Make eye contact. Eye contact shows a sense of self-confidence. If you're uncomfortable meeting someone's eyes, look at the spot between his/her eyebrows. It's okay - and preferred - for you to look away occasionally. Constantly staring at someone throughout an interview may make it appear as if you're trying to dominate or overpower the interviewer.

Mirror the interviewer's body. Mirroring the body language of the interviewer is one of the best ways to establish rapport. Look at the body language of the interviewer. Is his/her head cocked to the side? Is his/her arm resting on the table? Matching your body postures with that of the interviewer will create an instant connection between you and the interviewer. Mirroring must look natural and not abrupt. Otherwise you will come across as mimicking the interviewer body language which is of course rude.