Two Simple Steps to a Successful Interview
When it comes to achieving success in a job interview, there are
two big steps to make: you need to practice the interview
technique and research the company you hope will employ you.
Take both steps and achieve interview success. STEP NO. 1
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
It's an age-old adage: practice makes perfect. And it applies to
job interviews. There are two ways of practicing for an
interview. One way is to simply go to as many job interviews as
you can. The more times you go through the terror of a job
interview, the better you'll get in the end. Better yet, you'll
also be able to seek feedback on your job interview performance.
Another way to practice is to get a friend role-play with you.
Your friend can prepare a list of questions to ask you and you
can practice answering them. A good way to check on your
progress is to record your interviews on video and watch them
later noting your body language and your fluency in answering
your friend's questions.
STEP NO. 2 RESEARCH
Research is vital. The type of research you should perform
before your interview should offer you vital information in
preparing your answers, knowing what to expect from the
interview and the job, and getting to your interview on time.
When conducting your research use all the information available
to you. Begin with the Internet, use libraries, browse
periodicals. Also speak with other people in the industry, who
may know something about the company, or people who have
actually worked for the company you are targeting. All of this
information will come in handy when answering questions. You'll
need to cite examples that are relevant to the company's needs
and interests. By exhibiting a thorough knowledge of the
company's market, client and product base, as well as its future
goals, you'll be better able to answer questions well and
impress your interviewers.