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Job interview is the conversation between applicants and representative(s) of the employer that aims on accessing whether the candidate should be hired or not. Even if we have a good resume, failing the interview can prevent us from getting the job we desire. Interview is like a test where the employer wants to get idea about whether we are actually capable of doing the job we have applied for (Conroy, 2017). In most of the cases, getting call for an interview means we have met most of the criteria required and the employer wants to analyze how well we can support the things mentioned in the application form.

The following things should be considered while preparing for an interview for a job we are desperately looking for:

1. Research: Research is like detective work. Researching about the company signals that we understand the protocol and have prepared beforehand. We need to go through the website and Facebook profile of the company (if it has one). In addition, checking on the news, history, competitors and scope of the organization help us to prepare well by providing clearer idea about what the company believes in and is looking for (Hardavella , Gagnat, Xhamalaj, & Saad, 2016).

2. Review CV and Application Form: Most of us post the same CV for every job we apply that may go wrong at times. So it is important to review the CV and make sure that we include the skills, abilities and characteristics required for the job with the examples of the situations we have applied those in prior workplace. But mentioning anything that is not true in the application is a big no. The CV and application should reflect professionalism (Hardavella , Gagnat, Xhamalaj, & Saad, 2016). We should know everything we have mentioned in CV and application so that we don’t go blank when the interviewers ask us to elaborate on the points mentioned in those papers.

3. Contact the Referees: This is the thing most of us don’t pay much attention on. We mention the name of the people in reference without their knowledge. So we need to inform our referees about the interview and alert them that they might get a call or mail inquiring about us.

4. Reverse Thinking: One of the best ways to prepare for an interview is thinking of the interview for interviewer’s point of view. This helps us to come up with the probable questions that may be asked in the interview. This will provide idea about what the employers are looking for and we can prepare the answer in advance. For example: Why did you choose this particular institution or job? What are our strengths and weaknesses? What skills make you capable for this job? Where do you see yourself in 5 years time? are the commonly asked questions. So we need to appear in interview with concrete answers for these questions.

5. Brush up on Etiquette: The etiquette and manners are what the interviewers look for in the candidate. Dressing the part, being on time, using appropriate body language, using suitable tone and pitch while speaking are some of the things we need to pay attention on. We should also be careful about personal hygiene and the way we interact with the interviewers.

6. Pack key items: Because of hurry, nervousness or anxiety, we may forget to carry the necessary documents while appearing on interview. So it is wise to pack all the required documents beforehand. The copies of resume and certificates along with maps to the location (if we are don’t know the location well) should be carried (Hathaway, 2006).

Even if the job is what we were looking for desperately, we should present ourselves as confident not desperate candidate before the interviewers.

References

Conroy, C. (2017). How to Prepare for a Job Interview .

Hardavella , G., Gagnat, A. A., Xhamalaj, D., & Saad, N. (2016, September). How to prepare for an interview. Breathe, 12 (3), 86-90.

Hathaway, L. R. (2006). How to prepare for a job interview: Follow our Guide to Land Your Next Job. Nursing, 36 (1), 18.