Top 10 Job
Interview Tips and Tricks
Interviewers are people to, and like people they
can be manipulated into doing your bidding until you’ve taken over the world!
Okay, not really. But there are some tips and tricks that will help you win
them over in the job interview. Below, in no particular order, are the top 10.
How to Ace the Interview
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Mock Interviews
Mock interviews are fake interviews that you
conduct with a friend. We have several posts that go through exactly how you
can get the best learnings out of your mock interviews. How to Conduct a Mock Interview –
Part 1 is here, do enough of these and no interview will make
you nervous.
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Research Company AND Competition
Thoroughly researching the company is extremely
important. Have a look at our full report on how to research a company effectively before
you start your research. Research the competition just as thoroughly,
this will teach you much more about the industry. Before the interview
review the company’s website, social assets, get a copy of the annual
report and run a general Google search. Contact the prospective employer and
request details on the position you are interviewing for. Memorise the job
description, it is what you’re being judged by.
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Find Additional Skills
You may also want to look at what other companies
say in their job descriptions for the same job. This gives you a way to show
what additional skills you can bring to the role on top of the ones they have
listed. Think about including Soft Skills too. For example if you were applying
for a role in Marketing, soft skills like embracing change and identifying
opportunities are critical. If you are an engineer than focus on communication
skills and lateral thinking etc…
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Be Outgoing From the Start
First impressions can make or break the interview.
No matter how nervous you are, start off strong by actively shaking their hand
and talking. It may help you make up for any mistakes later. You also need to
look the part. Make sure you are dressed professionally and appropriately for
your industry. Download our FREE eBook – How to Dress For Your Interview and
make sure you look right.
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Ask Friendly Questions
“How’s your day so far?” “Have you been in CITY for
long?” These questions build rapport so the interviewer begins to like you on a
more personal level. Interviewers are not robots, they are people, and
therefore their opinions can be swayed slightly by how likeable they find the
candidates they interview. You want to make sure they warm to you on a
more personal level.
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Eat, Drink, Sleep and Arrive Early
While these may seem like they should not need to
be listed you would be surprised how many candidates arrive late or do not
perform well because they have not eaten properly. Basic interview preparation like eating and sleeping and
using the bathroom beforehand, will all help you be more confident in yourself
during the interview.
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Memorise Your Best Points
Take the time to think of examples where you have
successfully used the skills you’ve acquired. Compile a list of responses to
both background and behavioural interview questions which highlight your
skills, values, and interests as well as your key strengths. Have a look at our
list of the 15 Most Common Behavioural Interview
Questions to help you prepare.
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Ask Amazing Questions
The better your questions are to the interviewer,
the more they will remember you and feel that you’re someone they need to hire.
Put together a list of question that relate specifically to the company you are
interviewing with and if possible targeted to the department you are hoping to
work in.
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Be Positive
Never say anything overtly negative about anyone
you have worked with in the past. You want to be seen as a person who is
positive, upbeat and great to have around.
Acing a job interview involves a lot of practice, a
lot of time reviewing questions and answers, and a lot of preparation. The
above tips will help make sure that you’re more than ready for the interview
and give you the best chance of success.
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