Monster.Com provides the
following 10 Interview Rules:
1. Do Your Research
Researching the company before the interview and learning as
much as possible about its services, products, customers and competition will
give you an edge in understanding and addressing the company's needs. The more
you know about the company and what it stands for, the better chance you have
of selling yourself in the interview. You also
should find out about the company's culture to gain insight into your potential
happiness on the job.
2. Look Sharp
Select what to wear to the interview. Depending on the
industry and position, get out your best interview clothes and check them over
for spots and wrinkles. Even if the company has a casual environment, you don't
want to look like you slept in your outfit. Above all, dress for confidence. If
you feel good, others will respond to you accordingly.
3. Be Prepared
Bring
along a folder containing extra copies of your resume, a copy of your references and
paper to take notes. You should also have questions prepared to ask at the end
of the interview. For extra assurance, print a copy of Monster's handy interview take-along checklist.
4. Be on Time
Never
arrive late to an interview. Allow extra time to arrive early in the vicinity,
allowing for factors like getting lost. Enter the building 10 to 15 minutes
before the interview.
5. Show Enthusiasm
5. Show Enthusiasm
A
firm handshake and
plenty of eye contact demonstrate confidence. Speak distinctly in a confident
voice, even though you may feel shaky.
6. Listen
One
of the most neglected interview skills is listening. Make sure you are not only listening,
but also reading between the lines. Sometimes what is not said is just as
important as what is said.
7. Answer the Question Asked
Candidates
often don't think about whether they are actually answering the questions their
interviewers ask. Make sure you understand what is being asked, and get further
clarification if you are unsure.
8. Give Specific Examples
One
specific example of your background is worth 50 vague stories. Prepare your
stories before the interview. Give examples that
highlight your successes and uniqueness. Your past behavior can indicate your
future performance.
9. Ask Questions
Many
interviewees don't ask questions and miss the opportunity to find out valuable
information. The questions you ask indicate your interest in the company
or job.
10. Follow Up
Whether it's through email or regular
mail, the interview follow-up is one more chance to remind the
interviewer of all the valuable traits you bring to the job and company. Don't
miss this last chance to market yourself.
It
is important to appear confident and cool for the interview. One way to do that
is to be prepared to the best of your ability. There is no way to predict what
an interview holds, but by following these important rules you will feel less
anxious and will be ready to positively present yourself.
Following these
rules should help prepare an applicant for critical job interviews. I recognize that preparation at this level
requires a great deal of time and effort; however, if one’s objective is to get
a job offer, the effort will be rewarded.
Please
comment in this bIog or email at mailto:glynjordan@gmail.com your
additions to this list of interview rules.
Thanks!
Glyn
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