Most of our clients are nervous about attending job interviews - but nerves can be a useful tool for sharpening up your performance. However, if your nerves take over to the extent that they interfere with your ability to come across well at interview, it’s clear that you need to calm down. The key to preventing pre-interview jitters is preparation.
In most cases, you will be notified that you have got through to the interview stage a few days in advance. You can use this time to prepare - and the better prepared you are, the fewer your reasons to be nervous. Try to find out as much as you can about the employer. Reference libraries, your local careers centre and the internet (if you have access) are all good sources of information. You should also read up on the type of work you are applying for. Go over the job description thoroughly and make a note of any questions you would like to ask at the interview.
It is vital that you find out:
Confident people inspire confidence in others - if you appear confident that you are able to do the job, the employer is likely to believe that you can. Naturally it is important not to go to the other extreme and appear over confident, arrogant or pushy.
Bear in mind that interviews vary enormously. You may be asked to sit an aptitude test or prove that you have the necessary skills for the job - a typing test for example. The interview itself may be a quick, informal chat across a crowded office or it could involve a panel of interviewers all firing questions at you. There may even be group activities with other candidates designed to see how you perform in a team situation, or you may be called back for further interviews on another day. Often, candidates fail to perform to the best of their abilities because they were thrown into a situation they were not expecting. The answer: expect the unexpected. You cannot prepare for every eventuality but you can be aware that the format of the interview may come as a surprise to you. Have faith in your own skills and experience and allow the employer to see you at your best.
Obviously, no one can know exactly what questions they will be asked at interview but there are certain topics that will almost certainly come up. Think through your answers to the following questions beforehand:
Research has shown that your interviewer is likely to make up his or her mind about you within 30 seconds of having met you. Use this. Make sure that you have an outfit that is smart and presentable. It’s a good idea to try the whole thing on before the day of the interview to check that there are no drooping hems or buttons missing. It is also worthwhile polishing your shoes - details like this can make all the difference. And if you feel that you have made an effort and look good, you will appear to be more confident and relaxed.
Make sure that you allow yourself enough time to get ready and that you have all your exam certificates, records of achievement, testimonials and anything else relevant to the job with you. Also remember to take the letter inviting you to the interview and any maps that you might need. Leave in time to arrive about 10 minutes early for the interview - this will allow you to gather your thoughts, go to the loo, check your appearance, etc. When you arrive, give your name to the receptionist if there is one. Try to relax - everyone gets nervous before interviews. The chances are that you will feel more nervous than you look and anyway, most interviewers are trained to make allowances for the fact that you are likely to be on edge.
The majority of job interviews are straightforward in terms of personal safety but there are a few simple rules which should always be adhered to:
The following tips will help you make a positive impression:
You should hear one way or the other within a week or so of the interview taking place, unless they have specified otherwise. If you do not hear within this time, telephone the organisation and enquire politely whether a decision has been reached. If you were not successful, try to treat the interview as a learning experience - nearly everybody gets a few setbacks when they are hunting for a new job. Think about why you were not selected and if there was anything that you could have done differently to improve your chances of getting the job. Don’t be too hard on yourself. It may simply have been that there was a better qualified or more suitable candidate and that given your experience and skills, you performed to the best of your abilities. Indeed, sometimes there is so little to choose between candidates that more than anything, success or failure at interview is down to luck. Above all else, remember: there is a job out there with your name on it and if employers haven’t recognised your star quality yet it’s up to you to dazzle them!
If your CV/resume is letting you down and you wish to learn how to dramatically change it to obtain those all-important job interviews then please see The Curriculum Vitae Centre website.
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