4 Tips to Nail Your Interviews Every Time
Take a second to think about
your dream job. Did you think about the job you are currently in right now?
If you are in a job you don’t
like and want to change it, or are looking to launch your career in something
new, then you have to know how to properly prepare for a job interview.
As it happens, I have done
complete programs and one-day seminars on this very subject.
Today I want to share four
tips on exactly what you can do to nail job interviews every time and land your
dream job.
First
of all, think about yourself and think about what it is you can do really well.
Make a short list of those things so that you can mention them while in the
interview.
Now that you’ve figured out
what you want to do, and what you’re good at, let’s talk about the tips:
(1)
Don’t Be Late
A successful job interview
starts from the minute you walk in the door, so don’t be late.
It’s actually a rule of
business to never hire someone who arrives late for an interview, that’s just
standard.
So be punctual, maybe even a
little early, to set the tone of the interview in the right direction from the
very start.
(2)
Dress Properly
Now that you’re in the
waiting room, on time, let’s talk about what you’ve decided to wear.
As we all know, first
impressions are very important. You need to make sure that you are dressed
appropriately for the position you are applying for.
It’s always better to be
over-dressed, rather than under-dressed.
Don’t pull something out of
the hamper that you wore the other day, with wrinkles and stains on it. Wear
something that demonstrates your professionalism and exudes confidence.
It’s absolutely astonishing
how many people dress poorly for an interview and then they wonder why the
interviewer loses interest.
(3)
Do Your Homework
If you have a prospective
company that you are looking at or that is looking at you, do your homework. Do
all the research that you possibly can.
These days, every company and
employer has a website. Go on the website and read everything they have.
They’ll tell you about their
products and their services, their background and their history, their key
people and their place in the market.
When you go in to see the
prospective company for the first time, you should already know everything
there is to know about the company.
The rule for this is: never
ask a question if the information is available somewhere else. Referencing what
you already know about the company in your answers is an excellent way to
impress a boss.
Going to an interview
equipped with information will allow you to feel more confident. This will be
evident to your interviewers and anyone you meet at the company.
(4)
Present Ideas for the Future.
During your research prior to
your interview, you may come across some ideas where you think this business
can be improved.
One of the most powerful
statements you can say in an interview is:
“I believe I have some
ideas by which this business can be greatly improved, and I would like to help
improve this business.”
People love to hear that.
They love to hear that you have ideas for the future of the company and for
yourself.
And then ask the person, “Where is this business going?” “What
are my chances and possibilities here?” And, “If I work really, really hard, what
kind of a future can I look forward to?”
By asking these questions and
making these statements, you take control of the interview and demonstrate your
interest in the position.
It shows that you are a
forward thinker, and that you have your future, and the future of the company
in the forefront of your mind.
And there you have it. Always
be punctual, always be well-presented, always be prepared, and take control of
the interview.
Before we wrap up, I’d like
to leave you with a thought to share with your friends and followers:
“If you want to land the
job of your dreams, always be punctual, well-presented, prepared and in
control” @BrianTracy
Source: http://www.briantracy.com/blog/business-success/4-ways-to-get-your-dream-job/
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