Always look straight into the interviewers eyes. This means they can tell you are telling the truth and you are welcoming their questions.
It is important to remember that no interview is the same!
Different jobs and different companies will be wanting different people for the job. I have learnt to not expect to receive the same questions you have had for past interviews. This will leave you off guard and not as confident when you are asked a question you were not prepared for.
If the interviewer is answering all the questions you were going to ask then this might be a good thing. If they do this I have tried by saying it was interesting how you mentioned ____ because I think that is really interesting as I have had skills or experience in that area. If the questions have already been answered then make up your own questions and answer it. This shows you were listening to your interviewer which would also make you a valuable candidate for the job and show you will follow instructions.
Always remain confident and always answer the question to the best of your ability. Be honest about why you are looking for a job and why you believe you would fit into their organisation. If you require time to think about that question do so.
I always recommend people ask the interviewers questions. This will stand you out from the pack, make you noticeable. It can also throw the interviewers as you have put them on the spot just like they are doing to you. They may even have to fully think about the question and take their time to answer it because they did not expect to be interviewed themselves.
I take a notebook into the interview with the interviewers name and job title at the top of the page. I also write down possible questions I would like to ask. This prevents from becoming blank at the end of the interview when they ask you whether you have any questions. This also makes you appear prepared and organised which would reflect the way you work. The little things in interviews do matter and it is integral not to ignore them.
Write some notes down you find important. This shows the interviewer you are interested in the company. It also highlights that you are somewhat assessing the company and finding out if it is the type of place you wish to work.
WARNING: It is not a good sign to the interviewer if you do not ask any questions. By not asking questions during the interview this shows that perhaps this person isn't interested in this position. People want to hire those who want to be in their company and not just for the short term.
Some questions you should always ask in the interview:
- What do you most enjoy about your job? - This tells the interviewer you are interested to find out how if you want to have the same job satisfaction from working at the particular company.
- How does the organisation communicate? - Importantly this shows the interviewer that you want to find out how they communicate in the job and if this is your preferred way of communication. It also shows whether you would be adaptable to the processes in the organisation.
So don't be scared for the interview because as long as you do all the right things it should be a breeze. Show the interviewer your personality, who you are and what you are passionate about which can help their company and everything should work out. Don't stress about the interview because it is all up to the day and when you walk in to the interview. Nothing is worth stressing about so go out there, have fun and take it in your stride, believe in yourself and your ability and everything will sort itself out in the end.
If you don't get the job after having the interview don't stress perhaps they realised you wouldn't suit the position. This is a good thing because you don't want to be stuck in a job you won't do well at. One day someone will see those abilities and notice you fit a particular job and then the world will be your oyster.
If you keep getting knock backs I changed my career objective and was honest to why I am applying for jobs. This was when I began to get phone calls for interviews. Hang in there because it will all come at once and you will have to make a decision which is right for you and where you want to be in the future.
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