tips to get ready for job interview

Practice
 1. Practice answering interview questions and practice your responses to the typical job interview questions and answers most employers ask. Think of actual examples you can use to describe your skills. Providing evidence of your successes is a great way to promote your candidacy. Also have a list of your own questions to ask the employer ready. .....
Research
 2. Prepare a response so you are ready for the question What do you know about this company? Know the interviewer's name and use it during the job interview. If you're not sure of the name, call and ask prior to the interview. Try to relate what you know about the company when answering questions. .....
Get Ready
 3. Make sure your interview attire is neat, tidy and appropriate for the type of firm you are interviewing with. Bring a nice portfolio with copies of your resume. Include a pen and paper for note taking. .....
Be On Time
 4. Be on time for the interview. On time means five to ten minutes early. If need be, take some time to drive to the interview location ahead of time so you know exactly where you are going and how long it will take to get there. Here's more on preparing for an interview. .....
Stay Calm
 5. During the job interview try to relax and stay as calm possible. Take a moment to regroup. Maintain eye contact with the interviewer. Listen to the entire question before you answer and pay attention - you will be embarrassed if you forget the question! .....
Show What You Know
 6. Try to relate what you know about the company when answering questions. When discussing your career accomplishments match them to what the company is looking for. Here's how to make a match between your expertise and the company's requirements. .....
How to Prepare for an Interview
 7. Do you have a job interview on your schedule? Review tips and advice on how to prepare for an interview so you can ace the interview and make a terrific impression on the interviewer.Here are tips on analyzing the job and making sure the hiring manager knows why you're a good match, researching the company, practice interviewing, what to wear and what to bring to the interview, how to impress during the interview, and how to follow up. .....
Analyze the Job
 8. An important part of interview preparation is to take the time to analyze the job posting, or job description, if you have it. Analyze what the company is seeking in a candidate.Make a list of the skills, knowledge, professional and personal qualities that are required by the employer and are critical for success in the job. .....
Make a Match
 9. When you have created a list of the qualifications for the job, make a list of your assets and match them to the job requirements.Create a list of up to 10 assets, including skills, certifications, experiences, professional qualifications and abilities, computer skills, and knowledge bases ready to share with the interviewer. Be sure your assets correlate directly with the skills and abilities required by the company.Review your list, and the job .....
Research the Company
 10. Before you go on a job interview, it's important to find out as much as you can about the company. Company research is a critical part of interview preparation. It will help you prepare to both answer interview questions and to ask the interviewer questions. You will also be able to find out whether the company and the company culture are a good fit for you.Take some time, in advance, to discover as much information as you can about the company. .....
Practice Interviewing
 11. Taking the time to practice answering the interview questions you will probably be asked during a job interview will help give you a framework for your responses and will help calm your nerves, because you won't be scrambling for an answer while you're in the interview hot seat.Practice interviewing with a friend or family member ahead of time and it will be much easier when you're actually in a job interview.Review common job interview question .....
Get Your Interview Clothes Ready
 12. Don't wait until the last minute to make sure your interview clothes are ready. Have an interview outfit ready to wear at all times, so you don't have to think about what you're going to wear while you're scrambling to get ready for a job interview.Regardless of the type of job you're interviewing for, that first impression should be be a great one. When dressing for an interview for a professional position, dress accordingly in business attire.I .....
What to Bring to a Job Interview
 13. It's important to know what to bring to a job interview a portfolio with extra copies of your resume, a list of references, and a list of questions ask the interviewer.It's also important what not to bring your cellphone, a cup of coffee, gum, or anything else other than yourself and your credentials. .....
Practice Interview Etiquette
 14. Proper interview etiquette is important. Remember to greet the receptionist, your interviewer, and everyone else you meet politely, pleasantly and enthusiastically.During the interview watch your body language - shake hands firmly and make eye contact as you articulate your points.Relax and lean forward a little towards the interviewer so you appear interested and engaged. Don't lean back or slump in your chair. You will look too casual and relax .....
Get Directions
 15. It's important to know where you need to go for your job interview - ahead of time. Use Google Maps or Mapquest to get directions if you're not sure where you are going.Program your GPS, if you have one, so you can find the best route to the company. Check on parking, if it's an issue.If you have the time, it's a good idea to do a practice run a day or two before the interview. That way, you'll be sure about where you going and how long it will t .....
Listen and Ask Questions
 16. During a job interview, listening is just as important as answering questions. If you're not paying attention, you're not going to be able to give a good reponse.It's important to listen to the interviewer, to pay attention, and to take time, if you need it, to compose an appropriate answer.Also, be ready to engage the interviewer. You want there to be a give and take type of conversation, so you're building a relationship with the interviewer ra .....
Follow Up With a Thank You Note
 17. Follow up a job interview with a thank you note reiterating your interest in the job.Consider your thank you letter as a follow-up 'sales' letters. Restate why you want the job, what your qualifications are, how you might make significant contributions, and so on.This thank you letter is also the perfect opportunity to discuss anything of importance that your interviewer neglected to ask or that you neglected to answer as thoroughly, or as well, .....
Check Twitter one last time
 18. Presumably you've done your due diligence prior to heading to your interview - Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, the whole social media shebang. On your way in, tap on Twitter and the company's website one last time to see if there is any company breaking news you might be able to relevantly reference. 'It will make you seem interested, informed and help you stand out from other candidates,' says Meryl Weinsaft Cooper, co-author of Be Your Own Best Pub .....
Check yourself out and too
 19. Especially if your appointment is after lunch, find a mirror and do a quick stain/spinach-in-teeth check. So simple, yet so often forgotten in the well-intentioned desire not to be late. 'One of my clients, in her haste to dress and rush to the interview, discovered that she was wearing her blouse inside-out,' says Roy Cohen, career coach and author of The Wall Street Professional's Survival Guide. .....
Respect the front desk
 20. The security team or receptionist isn't just a gateway into the office, he or she may be a pseudo-spy for your boss-to-be. Act as if anything you say or do will be relayed to your interviewer. 'Many candidates don't realize that the receptionist holds more power than you think. Starting on the wrong foot with the receptionist could prematurely end your candidacy for the position. And the worst part is that you may never know what happened,' says .....
Use the bathroom before hand
 21. If you're traveling a longer distance, try to leave time to use the ladies' or mens' room. 'Nothing is more distracting than nature's call mid-interview. [You] may not be able to concentrate fully on questions that you are asked and those you need to ask to appear engaged and focused,' says Cohen. Having to take a bathroom break during your meeting will make you seem unreliable and disorganized. .....
Scope out your competition
 22. Being aware of the people around you and your surroundings from the time you enter the building until the time you sit down across from your interviewer can give you clues that you can use on the fly.'Often the person leaving as you are arriving is your competitor. Or you may be waiting in the same area as other candidates. See how they are dressed, how old are they, what are they carrying,' says David Couper, career coach and author of Outsiders .....
Check out the scenery
 23. Part of being aware of your surroundings is noticing what's on the walls, in people's cubicles, and in the lobby. This can give you nuggets about the company that can't be found with Google. 'Sometimes looking at what is on a whiteboard in a conference room can give you valuable information. A client once saw three issues that were hitting sales on a board in the room he was asked to wait in. He was able to talk about them during his interview,' .....
Get your mind revved up
 24. Ever feel like you settle into an interview after a few minutes? That doesn't go unnoticed. 'As a former recruiter, I would see candidates come alive three or more minutes into the interview,' says Caroline Ceniza-Levine, partner with SixFigureStart, a career consulting firm. Unfortunately, that's a big strike against you: 'That's three minutes too late, as I've already formed an opinion about them,' notes Ceniza-Levine, a former Fortune 500 recr .....
Organize your grand entrance
 25. An interviewer is not a surprise situation you know you'll probably be in a waiting room and that at any moment you'll be called in. So be ready.'I can't tell you how many candidates scramble for their bag, their coat, their water, their book, and hunched over and arms full still try to shake my hand. It's hard to look professional and poised this way,' says Ceniza-Levine. So pare down what you're carrying and leave a hand free to shake. She add .....
Smile like you mean it
 26. Of course you automatically smile when you introduce yourself - you're a reasonably socially competent human being, right? But the thing is, when you're nervous, you may simply be breezing through the motions and a half-hearted effort can leave a bad first impression. So smile purposely, with confidence and with every person you meet. 'Too many people are timid through the process of letting receptionists, security and others know they are there .....
Be prepared
 27. Research the firm or organisation for which you are being interviewed and find out about the position for which you are applying.Use the internet, friends and relatives or contact the organisation to get information about them and the position. Be prepared totalk about the organisation and why you want to work there. .....
Be aware of your skills abilities and experiences
 28. Be able to talk about how you could contribute to the organisation. Show that you believe you can do the job by referring to your skills, abilities and experience. .....
Be ready to ask relevant questions
 29. The interview is not only for the employer. The interview is also for you to learn about the position and see if it really is for you. If you are properly prepared, you should generally know about the position and can ask questions relevant to you if your application is successful. .....
Take relevant material to the interview
 30. For example, copies of your resume, certificates, references or names and contact details of referees. .....
Don t be late for the interview
 31. Plan your time to arrive early and compose yourself before the interview. .....
Don t Panic
 32. An employer will not be trying to trip you up during the interview. .....
Don t lie about your skills and experience
 33. It is important to be truthful and positive about your skills, abilities and experience but do not make things up. Show the interviewer who you really are. .....
Don t post too much on Facebook and other social networking sites
 34. Employers now use social networking sites to gather information on prospective employees. Be careful what you post. .....
Don t be discouraged if you do not get the job
 35. Remember that there are probably many applicants and only one will get the job. Try to get feedback about why you did not get the position. Learn from the experience and aim to be better at the next interview. .....
Know your CV & application form
 36. Make sure you know what you have written on your CV, an interviewer will ask you why you have put a particular answer and you must have a reason ready. .....
Body language
 37. Watch this video by Lifetracks on body language for some useful advice about the impact of what you don't say during an interview. Your body language does make an impression, whether you realise it, or not. .....
Be prepared for a handshake
 38. Most employers will want to shake your hand when you come for an interview so dont be frightened to shake it back. If youre not confident then why not have a practice with family or friends! .....
Selling yourself
 39. Sell your self to an employer by showing you are enthusiastic and you want to work for their company. If you are honest to the employer in an interview they can see the benefits of taking you on. it also shows that you have ambition and good communication skills. .....
Language
 40. The way you speak and the language that you use makes up a big part of the interview, if you use slang and or swear, it's unlikely that you will get the job. Be polite and respectful to give yourself a better chance. .....
At the end of the interview any questions
 41. This is your chance to clear up anything you did not understand and ask about pay, holidays etc. and when you will be told if you're successful. .....
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