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The
secret behind a successful interview is...
Preparation
That's right. Preparation is the lead factor
to a great job interview. But how do you
prepare yourself for that interview? Many people
find that this is the hardest part of the
hiring process. But it doesn’t have to be.
Before you start that process, you should
prepare very carefully to an interview that
can change your life. Practise in front of a
mirror or with a friend until you feel more
relaxed and confident
Gather as much
Information about the company as you can
Find out all you can about the company
before you go to the interview.
Understand their business field,
dimension, types of products or services available,
organization and and how they work, types of
qualifications that they have, etc. It’s also good to know who the
customers are and who the major
competitors are.
Your Resume or CV
Read your resume or CV several times
until you practically memorized it, and
get ready to explain in detail every
aspect of it, like your professional
experience, degree and extra
professional experience.
Prepare
Documentation
Prepare any
documentation that you fell necessary to
show at your job interview (diplomas.
school certificates, other jobs, your
professional book of clients, cover
letters, letters of recommendation). The interview is your
chance to show that you are the best
person for the job.
Check your time
Don't forget to check the date, time and
place of the interview, and arrive early, by
about 10 minutes. Get ready for the
possibility of having to face more than one
interviewer.
Present yourself in a clean way (clothing,
shoes, hair, nails and well shaved). Don't
forget to be
enthusiastic and confident. Shake hands firmly
and don't sit until you're invited to do so.
Keep your back straight, be an active
listener and
maintain eye contact. Answer with
determination to the employee. You should
always be prudent and show some reservation
if your addressed about your personal life.
If you have any questions about the salary,
they should be done at the end of the
interview.
Say "thank you"
After the
interview, follow up with a thank-you note.
This is a chance for you to restate your
interest and how you can benefit the
company. Your best bet is to try to time it
so that the note gets there before the
hiring decision is made Here you can check
some examples
"Thank You" Letter 1
"Thank
You" Letter 2
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