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Chapter 5- Job Interview (Pt.2)

In the last chapter we looked at general guidelines on what to do when going for a job interview, in this chapter we are going to focus more on techniques which will help you during the interview.

So the big day has arrived, here are some easy tips of what to do and what you should not do. Please arrive at least ten minutes before your interview time. Smile. Give a firm handshake. Be pleasant to everyone you encounter. Do not eat or chew gum. Don't accept an offer of food or beverage, unless it is a meeting over a meal. It is acceptable, however, try to accept just a glass of water. Say thank you. Use proper grammar. Eighty percent of the interviewer's impression is visual. Wear clean, pressed professional clothes. Make sure you are well groomed, and wear little or no cologne. Lean forward slightly to express your interest. Shoulders back and head up shows confidence. Avoid fidgeting, as it will make you seen nervous or insecure.

Mirroring-
another trick that helps you to know how to act. Adjust your speech with the interviewer's speech rapidity and volume. There is one exception though. Always maintain a positive behaviour and a high energy level. You may be the interviewer's fourth interview that morning. So, your positive energy may lift the energy level of the interviewer.

Listening-
active listening belongs to the key words of interview processing. You can practice it with your friends or in every day life. Acknowledge with nods and affirmative comments. Also maintain eye contact. During the interview it is also advisable to take notes selectively. And ask the smart questions you prepared when appropriate.

The salary question-
prior going to the interview you may be concerned about the salary. In case you are being asked, the range you give should be a realistic one. If asked to say what salary you desire, answer with a question like, "What range do you have in mind?" If the interviewer persists or requires an answer on the form, give a range. Use a lifelike range based on the current market. Give a broad range, and make allowances for variable such as bonuses.

Train your goodbye-
end the interview with a smile, with firm handshake and your prepared goodbye. Make sure you thank the interviewer for his, her, their time, and offer any additional information they may need to make a decision. Now that you are on your way home from the interview your next step is to word a Thank you letter to the person that interviewed you.

As mentioned above the next step for you is to prepare a Thank you letter regardless of how the interview went just out of professionalism. Well the next chapter will be based exactly on Thank you letters so enjoy!!

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