Keys to succeed in a job interview
The idea of facing a job interview makes anyone nervous and even more so if it is your first time and you do not have any experience;
so in this post we will try to show you some tips on what to do and what not to do in a job interview that will serve you whether it is your first foray into the world of work or if you just want to expand your knowledge on the subject.
So, if you want to meet them, you just have to keep sliding.
Types of job interview
These are the most common types of interviews that you will probably have to face:
Directed interview -> The interview follows a script with very strict guidelines, so the interviewer will limit himself to asking very specific questions and will give you little room to answer them.
Semi- directed interview -> In this case, the interviewer will also ask very specific questions, but will leave room on certain occasions for you to freely express yourself and give your opinion what you want, observing more carefully your way of expressing yourself or responding.
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Group interview -> This type of interview is carried out as a simulator, so the interviewers will summon a certain number of people at the same time (normally between 6 and 10) to observe how they behave in the exposed situations and evaluate at the same time their social and teamwork skills.
Phases of a job interview
Like a story, the interview is structured in three parts :
Presentation -> in this first phase the introductory greetings and a brief presentation of the job take place .
Development -> in this the interviewer will be in charge of asking the pertinent questions and gathering the information he deems appropriate about you (work experience, studies, skills, etc.).
For this point it is very important to know well the data that you have included in the curriculum , to be consistent when answering your questions and try to highlight what sets you apart and makes you the ideal candidate to fill the position.
Closing -> The interviewer usually leaves some time for you to express your doubts about the job or the company (type of contract, hours, staff, etc.) and, finally, the dismissal takes place.
How to prepare for a job interview
Despite what many may think, it is necessary to carry out prior preparation for the interview.
In this way you will be able to reduce the nerves and tension generated by the simple fact of facing it, as well as gain practice and fluency when answering the possible questions that they may ask you.
So here are a few steps you can follow when preparing it:
Gather all possible information about the company , ask, search and try to obtain all the data that you think can help you, such as the names of potential interviewers, data about the company, its objectives, its business culture, RRSS, etc.
Obtain information about the specific area where you will develop your work.
Learn the information on your resume well and rehearse those possible questions that you are going to have to face.
As we have already mentioned, the more you rehearse, the more you will reduce your anxiety and the better you will be answering the questions, with greater fluency, calm and naturalness.
This last point is very important, it is useless for you to rehearse if you finally drop the answers like a robot.
Regarding the attire , try to find out if the company has some kind of dress code and, if so, try to go according to what they demand;
if not, it should be formal, but without being excessively neat or making you feel disguised, remember that you must be yourself and what you are looking for is to convey professionalism, nothing more.
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Likewise, it should not be too flashy, nor should you go overboard with accessories, makeup or perfume. Simplicity is the key to success.
Just as we care about properly selecting the clothes, hairstyle or makeup that we are going to wear, we must also do it for body language and because it really accompanies what we want to show .
You must maintain an upright posture, control the expressions on your face, maintain eye contact with your interviewers and control both how and how much you gesture with your hands and those involuntary movements that may denote nervousness, such as the movement of legs or feet.
Tips for a successful job interview
There are many tips that can be offered to successfully pass an interview , but remember that everything depends on you.
Unlike the previous phase, here the object to be evaluated is not a piece of paper with information about you, but yourself, what you say and how you act.
That is why you must be very clear about what you can or cannot do during a job interview and how to deal with the possible “traps” that you are going to face.
What to do during a job interview
These 10 tips should become your essentials when facing any interview:
- To be on time
- express yourself correctly
- Make sure you wear the right attire
- Show enthusiasm and remain attentive
- Be open and available
- Respond clearly and consistently
- Be yourself
- know how to listen
- To be nice
- Show confidence in yourself.
Read also: How to dress up for a job interview?
What not to do in a job interview
These are, in summary, the 10 most common mistakes that are usually made when appearing for a job interview and that it never hurts to remember and keep in mind:
Most common mistakes in a job interview
- Being late
- Using the wrong body language
- Wearing inappropriate clothing
- Showing disinterest
- Show inflexibility: regarding schedules or the availability that you offer to the company and your
- job. It can be perceived as disinterest in the offer.
- Not answering accurately
- Badmouthing previous jobs or bosses
- Not preparing for the interview
- Talking tooo much
- Being insecure or overly confident
