7 Things to remember when being interviewed today !
1. Be prepared!
2. Dress for Hire!
3. Have pencil/pen, and any needed paperwork!
4. Know where you're going!
5. Have 2 to 3 questions to ask during the interview!
6. Be attentive and observant!
7. Thank the interviewer for their time when leaving!
1. Every day begins with your mental attitude, because a "Positive Mental Attitude" is needed whenever you are going to interact with someone else. If you notice, I did not say, "needed when going to interview" I said, "whenever you are going to interact with someone else". That is because you should always be conscious of others at all times. Your attitude has the power to influence to the good and to the bad.
2. How you present yourself walking in, (On time) is as important and as much tied to the interviewer's perception of how important the actual interview is to you!
If possible, go out the day before and find exactly where the business you are interviewing is located, and what the best parking availability is.
When coming into the presence of any person or group of people, good morning/afternoon is always appropriate and when sitting down to talk, having good manners (Yes Sir/Yes Mam - No Sir/No Mam) and having direct eye contact during conversation is very much appreciated as signs of respect and considered just as important as your attitude walking in.
3. The sole purpose of an interview: "Introduce" - "Inquire" - "Respond" The company and the interviewee meet, "Introduce" themselves for the first time. There may be companies that give an informal tour of their facility, before sitting, meeting, and giving specific details about their company, the company's personal history, as well as expectations their company may have of their employees.
Part of the purpose of the interview is for you to "Inquire" about the company's viability. You need to have general questions ready to ask the interviewer in order to get a better understanding of the company's thinking.
Have general questions that best pertain to the company and its current work environment and staff. Be prepared for the interviewer to walk in with questions they intend to ask about past work history, general questions, or direct information pertaining to the job experience you put on your resume.
If your interview is informative, there will be moments an unexpected question will be asked by the interviewer.
Question(s) might just pop up (What makes you the right choice for this position?) and Your "Response" may be the difference in you getting a call back with a work schedule! Think about what you say!
4. Know the interviewer's name and have some general knowledge about the company's work. Ask questions during the interview, it's expected.
Remember the person's name doing the interview, by doing so you're showing that person respect in the moment.
5. Re-iterate the desire to work for this company and the high expectations you have of yourself.
6. Be sure your prepared and have a plan before you sit down making promises of being the "best" employee. Be relaxed, with organized thoughts!
7. Thank your interviewer for scheduling the interview and ask if there are any follow-up questions before leaving!
Walk to the front door and again, thank them for seeing you, let them know you hope to hear something soon, and to have a great day!