5 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR INTERVIEW SKILLS

The interview is an important step in the employee selection process because it helps the employer assess whether an applicant would likely fit with the corporate culture or determine if an applicant’s skills, experience, and personally meet the job’s interview.

As a job seeker, if you found an awesome job, applied, and got a call or email for an interview.  Congratulations! But your work has just begun, right now you need some interview tips for even the smartest and most qualified job seekers need to prepare for the job interview. If you haven’t taken the time to dress appropriately or if you say the “wrong” thing, it could be over before it starts.

Lucky for you, we’ve got some ways or tips that will help you improve or get a great impression in your interview.

REVIEW YOUR RESUME

Before the interview, make sure what you say matches what’s on your resume. Your resume is a tool that promotes you to the interview and many people fail because they don’t have the accurate facts on their resume.

Don’t get resume amnesia, your interviewer will not accept that condition.

LEARN ABOUT THE COMPANY

Spend some time learning about the company and about the job you are applying for. The more informed you are, the easier it will be to handle interview questions and get hired.

PRACTICE NON-VERBAL OR VERBAL COMMUNICATION

Your communication is important. Don’t use slang. Speak clearly and definitely. If you need to think about a response to an interview question, it’s fine to take a minute. It’s better to think before you talk than to stumble over your words.  This will help you make a good impression on your interviewer. It’s about demonstrating confidence: standing straight, making eye contact, and connecting with a firm handshake.

DRESS TO IMPRESS

Appearances and how you conduct yourself during the interview are important as well. If you come to an interview chewing your gum you will already have one strike against you.

Treat the interview seriously. Plan your interview outfit ahead of time, leave yourself plenty of travel time so you aren’t late, and show up prepared to engage in the conversation.

THANK YOU INTERVIEWER

Before you leave the interview, be sure to thank the interviewer for their time, and for considering you for the position. Then follow up with an email message or thank-you letter that shows you’re interested in the position and your thanks for being considered.