By Malka Maxwell
Interviews today have evolved into two categories: virtual and in person.
Having an interview in either form can be a bit stressful.The good thing is that you usually are given a day or two before the interview to prepare.
What are 5 quick interview tips that can shift the course of your interview?
1. Research, Research Research. There is no excuse possible for not being able to get as much information about a particular company before attending your interview. Make sure you ask the person who calls you for the company website information if you are not sure.
2. Tell the truth. This is a double edged sword type of situation. For instance if you left a job due to the fact that a prior boss or
3. Write out questions about the job and or company. At every interview, the interviewer always asks "is there anything you would like to ask me?" Use that moment to ask a few of the question you have prepared. Now, more than likely the interviewer will tell you a background history of the company, what services it provides and more. When you are writing up your questions you need to get a bit creative.
4. When the interviewer is finished speaking, wait 30 seconds before answering. This is key for a few reasons, but most because it gives you time, to take in all the information that was just told to you. Once you do that you will be able to formulate an answer that is intelligent and you can gain composure before you speak.
5. Don't interrupt. It is a subconscious reaction to hearing something that interests us,however allow the interviewer to speak. If the thought is urgent, why not write yourself a quick note while trying to continue to listen. You can achieve this by a simple nod, as you are writing down your notes.
Interview tips and tricks are out there and they are very common sense based. Just prepare before you head out, relax and give it YOUR very best.
Interviews today have evolved into two categories: virtual and in person.
Having an interview in either form can be a bit stressful.The good thing is that you usually are given a day or two before the interview to prepare.
What are 5 quick interview tips that can shift the course of your interview?
1. Research, Research Research. There is no excuse possible for not being able to get as much information about a particular company before attending your interview. Make sure you ask the person who calls you for the company website information if you are not sure.
2. Tell the truth. This is a double edged sword type of situation. For instance if you left a job due to the fact that a prior boss or
3. Write out questions about the job and or company. At every interview, the interviewer always asks "is there anything you would like to ask me?" Use that moment to ask a few of the question you have prepared. Now, more than likely the interviewer will tell you a background history of the company, what services it provides and more. When you are writing up your questions you need to get a bit creative.
4. When the interviewer is finished speaking, wait 30 seconds before answering. This is key for a few reasons, but most because it gives you time, to take in all the information that was just told to you. Once you do that you will be able to formulate an answer that is intelligent and you can gain composure before you speak.
5. Don't interrupt. It is a subconscious reaction to hearing something that interests us,however allow the interviewer to speak. If the thought is urgent, why not write yourself a quick note while trying to continue to listen. You can achieve this by a simple nod, as you are writing down your notes.
Interview tips and tricks are out there and they are very common sense based. Just prepare before you head out, relax and give it YOUR very best.