How to Have a Successful Job Interview

A great job interview is important to lock in that job offer that you are waiting for. In a job interview, even a small mistake could cost you your job. By reading this article, this will make your meeting with the hiring manager a success!

1. Conduct Research

When accepting an interview, you should always do research first. Hiring managers expect you to know some info about the company and why you would be a good fit there. You should learn as much as possible about the company you are interviewing for to explain what kind of impact you are going to make in the company. This can include salaries, the company’s social media pages, what they do, reviews, and etc… It is better to be prepared than just wing it.

2. Mock Interviews

Mock interviews can help you prepare for what questions the hiring managers will ask you. You can ask your close friends or siblings to help you conduct one and conduct constructive feedback on your performance. Mock interviews can help you be better organized and be more confident in your real interview!

3. Attire

A first impression is crucial because it can affect the outcome of the interview. Just think about it. If you were a hiring manager and you see a person walk in with messy hair, casual clothes, and untied shoes, would you think that he would be a good fit in the company? A job interview calls for you to wear a professional or business attire. Dressing for success can show that you are serious about the job and are really interested in the position.

4. Be on Time

Make sure that you are not late for your job interview! It shows that you have respect for the hiring managers and not just wasting their time by waiting for you. It is recommended to be there 10 minutes earlier than the set time.

5. Prepare to Talk About Some of Your Accomplishments

When talking about your accomplishments, you should have hard data to back up your accomplishment. Some people say very vague terms such as being “responsible for handling customer requests”. Instead, say that you are “responsible for handling over 20% of the company’s customer requests”. It is guaranteed that you will have a good job interview if you speak with facts, statistics, and figures instead of general terms.