10 Tips: How to be Better for Your Next Job
Interview
Written by
Mohammed
Shirajum Monir
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Web: msmonir.webs.com
How to be Better for Your Next Job Interview
1.
Do your
research: Know some things about the company. www.google.com would be your
great friend.
2.
Dress and
groom appropriately: Know the culture of the place that you are
interviewing for and try to dress appropriately.
3.
Be early,
but never too early: Never arrive more than 15-20 minutes before an
interview.
4.
Let your
personality shine: Interviewers take notice of your personality and who you
are as a person. So be yourself.
5.
Pay
Attention to Body Language: making eye contact with the interviewer,
6.
Don't
Lie, but you can be IMAGINATIVE: Sometimes interviewers will ask you things
to throw you off. They are probably testing your problem solving abilities,
response to pressure, and communication skills. Instead of thinking about being
right, think about being creative and coming up with an answer.
7.
Don't
Talk Too Much: Keep answers to the point. Provide substance when needed.
8.
Ask the
right questions: Make your questions worthwhile.
9.
Send a
thank-you note: Thank you notes show the interviewer that you have an
interest in the position, and these are also a nice gesture. People like
feeling appreciated.
10.
Use the STAR
method to guide your answers: This simple formula ensures that you accurately
describe your experiences and highlight the results they provided. The STAR
method includes,
S: The Situation – describe it
T: The Task or problem – what dilemma or
problem did you face?
A: The Action – what action did you take?
R: The Result – what was the result of your action?
