- Appearance
First of all, everyone is swayed by appearances, and this includes Recruiters and Hiring Managers. Appearances matter very much, and this is one thing you, as the candidate, are in complete control of. That is why you need to show up looking like the right candidate, and if you do, all you'll need to do is talk yourself into the job. However, if you show up not looking like "the candidate," you now have to change the interviewer's mind, which is a much harder challenge.
As someone who has been on the interviewing board, I can tell you that for most people I interviewed who didn't get the job, I could tell within the first 5 minutes that they weren't fit.
First impressions are vital, and although they are exceptions for this, not looking like you are right for the role is perceived as a red flag. Make sure you also research the company, mainly how the people dress, speak and act to match what the recruiter might have in their mind as the perfect fit.
Remember! Don't disappoint it up at first sight, and you will have a much more comfortable ride if you are compatible with this.
2. Research the company
Research, find something about the company you are genuinely attracted to, and this can also help you answer questions like, Why did you apply for this job?
Look at the company's website, Facebook, LinkedIn sites or google them and get to know their business and organizational structure, like if they have divisions and so on. Also, if you know who will be at the interview, then look them up. Find them on LinkedIn and try to learn their function, their background. If possible, try to get the company feel and culture, which will help during the selection process.
When you show up knowing this stuff, you will show that you are a capable candidate with a good work ethic.
3. Speak in their terms
Depending on industry, organization, and locations, people often use different words when describing what is essentially the same thing.
Example 1: If one of the posted job requirements is for you to have generated a profit of $20 000, don't tell the interviewer you have generated over $50 000 net income because although these may mean the same thing, the interviewer, especially if it a recruiter, may not be aware of the technicalities like this. When you finish your answer, the recruiter may write down that they didn't hear any mention of profit. Therefore you don't meet the requirement.
Example 2: Again, if they are looking for someone with frontline manager experience, don't tell them about your lead supervisor experience. Talk about your frontline manager experience. Yes! These mean the same thing, but we don't want any miscommunication.
Remember to read the job description and call them the same thing they call them.
4. Practice Common Interview Questions
Anticipate and prepare answers for the traditional interview questions, which are mostly ten or more.
In a Traditional Interview, you can usually get away with somewhat vague, general answers or tell the interviewer what you think he or she wants to hear. You will also be asked behavioral questions, which vary by company and position being applied. You will then need five to ten success stories from your previous job experience. These are supposed to be at the tip of your memory so that you can use them to demonstrate your various abilities.
5. Do Mock Interviews
Rehearse with a friend, family member, or an HR professional, and the other person can give you feedback
All the best!
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