Your job search begins with the hope of finding a job you'll love and ends when you find that job after obtaining an interview. Often, job seekers become so involved in their job search, especially in filling out numerous applications and following up on jobs with little results, that they are at a loss for what to do next when finally they are contacted by a potential employer for an interview. Use these ten tips to help you stay prepared for that interview phone call during your job search.
1 Get Yourself an Interview
If no one is contacting you or if you are interested in a particular company, follow up and get yourself an interview with the hiring manager. Once you obtain an interview, follow the steps just the same and prepare to bring your job search to an end.
2 Be Available
Whether you followed up many times or were invited to interview with a company, be available to interview as soon as possible and try to make it at the hiring manager's convenience. If you currently hold another job, make arrangements around the days or the hours you work. You want a potential employer to know you are interested in meeting with them and are grateful for the opportunity.
3 Be Ready to Go
Many job seekers claim to be available to start immediately. Employers are busy people and like potential employees to be available at their convenience. Make all necessary arrangements beforehand so that you may begin working soon after your interview. For example, if you have small children now would be the time to find childcare for them.
4 Research the Company
Visit their website and explore their mission statements, specific job descriptions, and history. The interviewer will be impressed by your knowledge and you will have a foundation for forming questions of your own.
5 Get Familiar with Interview Questions of all Kinds
Gone are the days of typical, non-thought provoking job interview questions. Employers are thinking big and getting creative with their questions today. Search the Internet for job interview questions of all kinds so you won't be caught off guard.
6 Rehearse with a Friend
Print out the job interview questions you found most difficult to answer and rehearse answering them with a friend. Have your friend give you honest input on your best answers and the ones you should work on.
7 Have References in Order
Alert anyone you named as reference for your interview; this will allow them to make themselves available to chat with your potential employer, if need be.
8 Have Your Résumé Ready
Make sure your resume is updated and relevant to the job. Carry a few copies with you just in case.
9 Dress to Impress and for Success
Shop for the perfect interview wardrobe during your job search so you aren't out looking for something to wear the day you have an interview scheduled.
10 Write a Thank You Letter Beforehand
Write a job-specific thank you letter to mail out immediately after your interview and drop it in the mail box whether or not you think it went well.
Being prepared throughout your job search for the interviews you will eventually land shows employers you are serious about getting a job and you'll be interviewing and working in no time.
1 comments:
Wow!
Your tips are quite interesting. I really appreciate it. Thanks a lot for sharing this useful information.
Job interview skills are like any other kind of skill in life. You can get better by applying thought, energy and practice. The first step to improving your job interview skills is to put the job interview process into perspective. During this face-to-face meeting the hiring manager will be determining whether you can perform the job the company needs and become a valuable part of the staff. As a result, each aspect of your job interview should further the case that you can indeed perform the job and that you bring a passionate professionalism to whatever job you undertake.
While you are preparing for a job interview it is essential to understand that you are giving out vibes faster than you can think or speak. So what you essentially need to convey comes radiating through your body language. A careful assessment of your body language and attitude is a good point to start with when you are on a job interview.
Post a Comment