Seize the Opportunity and the Job: The Interview
Having searched for jobs and job hunting advice on sites like www.jobvacancies.org you are ready to start preparing for any interviews you may secure.
Your CV has been submitted and your application form completed,The phone call has arrived, you have been selected for interview, but what happens next?The interview is the most stressful and important part of job hunting.It is at this stage that the interviewer desides if you are suitable for the job.
It is important that you do your very best at the interview stage, as this is the culmination of your hard work so far.Mess up at this stage and you are likely to have wasted your time.
1. Make a Great Impression
Always dress well for the interview, in clothing which is appropriate.Regardless of the position you are applying for your clothing should be smart and business-like.
2. Do a Little Research
One way to make a good impression is by appearing knowledgeable about the company you are applying to work for.If you are knowledgeable about the company you should find answering some of the interview questions much easier. So, if you are being interviewed for vacant Sainsburys jobs, do some research on how the company has developed.One of the main points of the questions you will be asked is how your skills can benefit the companyIf you have already researched the potential employer you should be able to answer this question with some degree of confidence.
Understand the importance of your body language.
Many of the interviewers are well versed in body language, and you will find that, throughout the interview, they will be looking for hints about your personality from the way you act, talk, and move.Don’t do strange things which your hands and arms which you would not do in an every day situation.What you should do is to take note of your body language so that at least it communicates openness and honesty.You should not lie about your qualifications or achievements as many interviewers will check what you have told them.Maintain appropriate levels of eye contact throughout the interview, don’t slouch or cross your arms defensively.
4. Try and be confident.
Be self confident from the minute you arrive at the interview.Make sure you are confident in what you say.If you do get in a situation where you are unsure of how to answer you still need to handle it with confidence.If you answer with confidence then the employer will feel you are competent - possibly just the right person for the job.