Do you know someone who has reached his first job interview as well prepared, so relaxed and so convincing that has made the job for which postulated? No? Are you sure? Look closely, because I think that person is you, or rather be you once you’ve read our five golden rules and our list of key recommendations to be more than ready the day before a job interview.
Golden Rule 1: Know it by heart and knows your work history
The essential part of the interview is a critical examination by the interviewer of your skills, your qualities, and experiences. Therefore, it is important that you have a theme to develop your argument. Be advised by your friends and colleagues to help you take an objective view of yourself. “It is critical to simulations, says a human resources expert, so it is best to train with a friend or alone, in front of a mirror, trying as best you can get in position.” If this is your first job, made an argument about your practices, associations you are part of any occupation, or whether professional or altruistic.
Golden Rule 2: Become a career plan and pick the ad memory for which you are applying
It is imperative that you get to the interview with a clear view of the reasons why the position interests you. It seems logical, right? However, it is not so, because that implies that you have developed a career plan, knowing what you want for the future, and explain your ambitions when the interviewer will ask questions. Between two candidates with the same powers, one who knows what he wants and where it is going will take the cake.
“Also, knowing you have to memorize the ad copy for your partner to see that your arguments are consistent with those of the offer,” explains our consultant. “A clear parallel between the announcement and your application is essential.”
Golden Rule 3: do not forget any material respect
Now that you’re ready psychologically, you must prepare the material aspect. So, know how to get to the rendezvous not to be late (it goes without saying the importance of punctuality in these cases), and bring with you a letter and two curricula: one for you and one for the employer. If this is your first job, is also preparing diplomas, certificates, and letters of recommendation you have. Finally, do not forget to bring with you an agenda that can record, if necessary, your next appointment …
Golden Rule 4: get the truth about the person of the company you are interviewing
“You have to know the company well before appear before your interviewer, because the more you know about them, you will feel calmer and more convincing resultarás and demonstrate without a doubt your interest in the position.” Learn about the company as well as your industry and your organization. To find out the exact role of the person who will receive you, please call the company and ask. If the job has come to your ears via someone on your network, such contact will report on the person you are interviewing.
Golden Rule No. 5: Prepare the questions you do
If you respect the letter the golden rule 1, will have no problem dealing with all questions of your interviewer, even the most unexpected as “what are your major weaknesses? ‘Or’ why did interested in this position? ‘. However, it is also imperative that you have prepared the questions that you will do at the end of the interview: how I work, what kind of organization, with what equipment? What is the degree of autonomy of the post? What is the future trend? etc… These questions show your interest in the company. You can also ask for social benefits, as long as you’re done with the above questions.
Trick to keep in mind: even if in the course of the interview you realize you’re not made for the job in question, show your apathy and keep your enthusiasm to the end, because if you cause a good impression, perhaps the employer will later recommend to other posts.
List of recommendations before the interview
- Relax the day before doing a sport or activity you enjoy
- Ask yourself a good nights sleep, without pressuring
- Dress to be comfortable and above all respecting the codes of business
- Prepare an argument and your questions
- Make sure you have all the necessary materials (curriculum, schedule, diplomas, etc.).
- Be on time and if you can, not stressed out, you better have viewed in advance the location of the interview
Finally, try to avoid some famous mistakes and the most important thing is to get to the interview in an optimistic mood. Remember that you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. And every interview, even the most disastrous, it can serve as training for the next!
