Interview How to prepare?
Bring extra resumes and have the names, addresses and phone numbers of references, in case the employer asks. Also, bring a list of questions for the employer. You may refer to your list of questions to be sure you’ve gathered the information you need to make a decision. Do not be preoccupied with taking notes during the interview.
Proper Body Language
Don’t
Rub the back of your head or neck. Even if you really do just have a cramp in your neck, these gestures make you look disinterested.
Rub or touch your nose. This suggests that you’re not being completely honest, and it’s gross.
Sit with your armed folded across your chest. You’ll appear unfriendly and disengaged.Cross your legs and idly shake one over the other. It’s distracting and shows how uncomfortable you are.
Lean your body towards the door. You’ll appear ready to make a mad dash for the door.State back blankly. This is a look people naturally adapt when they are trying to distance themselves.
Do’s
Sit-up straight, and lean slightly forward in your chair. In addition to projecting interest and engagement in the interaction, aligning your body’s position to that of the interviewer’s shows admiration and agreement.
Show your enthusiasm by keeping an interested expression. Nod and make positive gestures in moderation to avoid looking like bobble head.
Establish a comfortable amount of personal space between you and the interviewer. Invading personal space could make the interviewer feel uncomfortable and take the focus away from your conversation.
Limit your application of colognes and perfumes. Invading aromas can arouse allergies. Being the candidate that gave the interviewer a headache isn't going to do anything in your favour.
If you have more than one person interviewing you at once, make sure you briefly address both people with your gaze (without looking like a tennis spectator) and return your attention to the person who has asked you a question.
Interruptions can happen. If they do, refrain from staring at your interviewer while they address their immediate business and motion your willingness to leave if they need privacy.Stand-up and smile even if you are on a phone interview. Standing increases your level of alertness and allows you to become more engaged in the conversation.
Be Honest
An interview gives the employer a chance to get to know you. While you do want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest response.
Be Positive
Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors. Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be enthusiastic. If you are genuinely interested in the job, let the interviewer know that.
Show Your Interest
One of the best ways to show you are interested in a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the organisation prior to the interview. You can also show interest by asking questions about the job, the organisation, and its services and products.
The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions that build upon your interview discussion. This shows you are interested and paying close attention to the interviewer.
Save Discussion of Salary for Later
Find out as much as you can before the interview about the salary levels for the position you are seeking. Do not bring up the issue of salary during the first interview. If the interviewer asks about your salary expectations, give only a general answer, such as that your expectations seem to be within, or close to their range.
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