The interview is viewed to be the most common and appropriate tool for the selection of employees in all types of organizations all over the globe. Interviews are often scary, sometimes intimidating and frequently stressful. On that point are only face to face talking to know near the candidate’s knowledge, attitude towards his/her work and co-workers, communication skills, his/her passion, values, genuineness (Rinkus, 1999). Every organization wants to select best and suitable person.
Getting into an interview already signifies that the chances of getting a job have increased. But this doesn’t mean that the job is an easy thing to grab. Many people have failed in their interviews and missed the opportunity for the job. Taking an interview has become one of the highly practiced recruitment process which filters the best among the good. Depending upon the nature of the work, the interviews can be preliminary and then the final one. It is also advised to be on time and quite hilarious one, at least for me, to speak whatever you know but speak.
There are some ways to prepare for an interview where we were desperately looking for:
1. Well research of the company
Before going for interview we should try to figure out what the company is about, the working styles, their values, impacts, history and vision. For this, we should give our time to use the internet to discover as much information as we can know about the company. And then we should find out whether the company and company culture, their values are a good fit for us or not (Doyle, 2017).
2. Respond critically to their contextual questions
For every question we should listen it first, try to figure out the source of the question, and then connect it with any experience. This is because answering in detail with examples, having an opinion, maintaining eye contact, and asking intelligent questions pays off extremely well during an interview.
3. Prepare questions
At the time of company research, we should also generate a list of questions that may be asked by the interviewer. Practice on it. This will help ease our nerves when it’s time for the real thing.
Next, prepare a list of questions to ask the interviewer. Ask about the role expectations, the culture, and growth opportunities, anything that will give us a clearer picture of what it would be like to work for this organization. Asking questions shows you’re not only engaged in the interview, but interested and already thinking about your future with this company.
4. Body language and tone
Here, I would suggest speaking clearly, slowly, with maintaining the high and lows on tone. Our body language during a job interview has a large effect on the hiring manager’s perceptions of us. You should focus on body language include slouching, looking off in the distance, playing with a pen, fidgeting in a chair, brushing back your hair, touching your face, chewing gum, or mumbling. A relaxed tone of voice works together with relaxed body language to keep the focus of the interview on the content of our conversation.
The above mentioned points are the main things I would focus on. Besides that we should always be on time, carry our resume with us. When we enter the room, should maintain proper eye contact and give a pleasant smile.
References
Doyle, A. (2017). The Balance. How to Prepare for a Job Interview .
Rinkus, A. (1999). A Comparison of Written Versus Oral Interviews. Evaluation & the Health Professions, 2 (4), 477-486.
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The interview is viewed to be the most common and appropriate tool for the selection of employees in all types of organizations all over the globe. Interviews are often scary, sometimes intimidating and frequently stressful. On that point are only face to face talking to know near the candidate’s knowledge, attitude towards his/her work and co-workers, communication skills, his/her passion, values, genuineness (Rinkus, 1999). Every organization wants to select best and suitable person.
Getting into an interview already signifies that the chances of getting a job have increased. But this doesn’t mean that the job is an easy thing to grab. Many people have failed in their interviews and missed the opportunity for the job. Taking an interview has become one of the highly practiced recruitment process which filters the best among the good. Depending upon the nature of the work, the interviews can be preliminary and then the final one. It is also advised to be on time and quite hilarious one, at least for me, to speak whatever you know but speak.
There are some ways to prepare for an interview where we were desperately looking for:
1. Well research of the company
Before going for interview we should try to figure out what the company is about, the working styles, their values, impacts, history and vision. For this, we should give our time to use the internet to discover as much information as we can know about the company. And then we should find out whether the company and company culture, their values are a good fit for us or not (Doyle, 2017).
2. Respond critically to their contextual questions
For every question we should listen it first, try to figure out the source of the question, and then connect it with any experience. This is because answering in detail with examples, having an opinion, maintaining eye contact, and asking intelligent questions pays off extremely well during an interview.
3. Prepare questions
At the time of company research, we should also generate a list of questions that may be asked by the interviewer. Practice on it. This will help ease our nerves when it’s time for the real thing.
Next, prepare a list of questions to ask the interviewer. Ask about the role expectations, the culture, and growth opportunities, anything that will give us a clearer picture of what it would be like to work for this organization. Asking questions shows you’re not only engaged in the interview, but interested and already thinking about your future with this company.
4. Body language and tone
Here, I would suggest speaking clearly, slowly, with maintaining the high and lows on tone. Our body language during a job interview has a large effect on the hiring manager’s perceptions of us. You should focus on body language include slouching, looking off in the distance, playing with a pen, fidgeting in a chair, brushing back your hair, touching your face, chewing gum, or mumbling. A relaxed tone of voice works together with relaxed body language to keep the focus of the interview on the content of our conversation.
The above mentioned points are the main things I would focus on. Besides that we should always be on time, carry our resume with us. When we enter the room, should maintain proper eye contact and give a pleasant smile.
References
Doyle, A. (2017). The Balance. How to Prepare for a Job Interview .
Rinkus, A. (1999). A Comparison of Written Versus Oral Interviews. Evaluation & the Health Professions, 2 (4), 477-486.