First impression is indeed the last impression. And when it surrounds the employment opportunity you can’t afford to soil, you ought to make it right.
While there are almost
infinite things one is supposed to take care subconsciously and inevitably
before any interview, some of the most important, inescapable ones are
discussed below.
Research says it all.
A nearly detailed
research about the company you are applying for prevents you from sounding dumb
during the interview. Besides, you are also supposed to be well acquainted with
your job profile. Your motivation and enthusiasm for working with their team
reflects majorly from your inquisitiveness as well as how well you know about
their past achievements, prestigious projects, etc. And that shouldn’t sound
tedious at all. Just Google the company’s name for which you have submitted the
job application and go through whatever you feel relates best. After all,
putting a little extra effort is always a smart move.
Uncompromised planning
to avoid blunders.
The last thing you
should say when asked for the hard copy of your resume is that it was already
sent via mail. It’s not a healthy idea to presume that since all good companies
have a printing facility, they will print one copy of your resume for you
themselves. Always keep with you two, physical copies of your resume dressed
neatly in a folder. Carrying certificates or other requisite documents is also
a careful choice. And not to forget some basic stationary like a pen, pencil,
stapler, etc. This renders an impression that you gave importance to “planning”
before coming to their place. You wouldn’t mind if everyone ponders how
unbeatably prepared and well organized you are.
Previous Employers
You would lose nothing
if you do not say bad things about your previous employers. In case, there was
an unavoidable, understandable shortcoming that you faced there, you may go
talk about it, briefly though, with soft, respectful and polite words. All you
need is pay focus on the choice of words. Be ready to also present the solution
you opted in such circumstances.
Prepare some key
points well in advance.
You can anticipate
discussions like “Words that describe you”, “Weak points”, “Strengths”, “Reason
for a job change”, “Your expectations”, etc. that are nearly common to every
interview. Versatile, smart and interesting answers add weight to your job
application. So you may get answers ready for such questions before and even
memorize them, if you wish, and so be super confident at that time.
Smartly dress for a
smarter impression.
Selection of right
clothing is equally important. This is what everyone around will notice even
before they gear up judging you for your talents and capabilities in the
interview room. And with this, not at all did we mean the expensive-type of
dressing; instead going for simple designs, easy-on-the-eyes hues, and
comfortable if not relaxed fits is certainly a good choice. Things like
decently combed hair, polished shoes, unwrinkled clothes, etc. seem to be
frivolous at times. But should you pay a slight attention towards these, they
too add to your stand out status.
The “penner” of this
piece has been working for considerably long time in a super-cool
organization which also happens to be her first job. As she has not given a lot
of interviews herself, she would love to know if these tips were easy to
execute and effective.