Asking questions in an interview will definitely enhance your prospects of obtaining a job. Many people get so nervous in the interview setting that they do not ask questions. Others may feel that by the end of the interview, the employer has answered all of the questions. It is essential that you ask questions! This shows the employer that you have researched the job and that you are interested in the company.
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Three things to keep in mind when interviewing:
- Eye Contact: Maintain eye contact with your interviewer. This tells the employer that you are listening and paying attention to what they are saying.
- Be Positive: Employers want to hire someone who is positive, enthusiastic, and able to meet and deal with challenges. Make sure to avoid negative comments about past employers.
- Adapt: Listen and adapt. Be sensitive to the style of the interviewer. Pay attention to those details of dress, office furniture, and general décor, which will afford helpful clues to assist you in tailoring your presentation.
While it is important to appear professional and well-trained during job interviews, remember that the best thing you can be is yourself.
Imagine you are getting together for lunch with a favorite high school teacher whom you haven’t seen in years. If you act like yourself rather than a strange creation of a stressful job hunt, you will be relaxed and poised, and that will go a long way toward making a good impression.
A new trend in interviewing is to use behavior descriptive interview techniques. Rather than asking you to project what you would do in a hypothetical situation, the potential employers ask you to describe past behavior. They may ask you a time when:
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Preparation for an interview is vital to ensure a great first impression. Here are a few tips to keep in mind before walking into an important interview.
The second interview is often the point at which you may receive a job offer from the employer. At the same time, it is an opportunity for you to consider the company environment and work style to see if it is a good fit for you. Would you want to spend the majority of your day in this organization? By observing the environment and asking questions, you will be able to assess the culture.
