Guaranteed Ways To Nail Your Next Job Interview

Preparing for an interview can be a nerve-wracking experience. You’re so preoccupied with questions like what to dress, how much makeup to apply, and whether or not shoes are appropriate for an interview that you forget to consider how you may boost your chances of success. While your appearance is crucial, you should also consider how you present yourself as a person in order to impress your interviewer and possible employer. So, to assist you, here are some tried-and-true methods for nailing your next job interview.

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Research the role

You probably already have a general sense of what the position entails from your application, but spending the time to explore specific aspects of the job role will offer you an advantage. Employers prefer candidates that have some understanding of what to expect from the job role, and those who know what they’re talking about will be more impressive. Even minor details about your employment, such as which applications you’ll use or how to cope with a tough customer, will give you a leg up when answering their questions. They will likely have a set of unique interview questions to ask candidates ready so it’s best for you to be as prepared as you can.

Dress for the job you’re applying for

While interviews, in general, require you to look smart, there are some instances where wearing a tux would look a little out of place. For example, if you were interviewing at an intermediate rigging school, wearing a suit might be over the top. Instead, find the right attire for the job you’re applying for. Remember that even though a suit might look out of place, wearing jeans and trainers should still be avoided.

Show personality

Interviews can be nerve-wracking, and it’s perfectly normal to feel nervous before and during one. It’s important, though, to try to show some personality! Put yourself in their shoes: would you rather hire someone who is robotic or someone who is effervescent and would make the office a fun place to work? In your interview, you can display personality by including minor but relevant stories in your responses or making your interviewers laugh with tasteful jokes and confidence in your responses.

Ask questions

In almost every interview, you’ll be asked if you have any questions for them, and this will usually happen at the end. Prepare for this by compiling a list of questions related to the job position. This will not only demonstrate your interest in the position, but it will also help you to learn more about it before beginning it, ensuring that it is the correct fit for you. For example, what is the dress code for this position?  How would I handle a specific issue if it arose? Is there anything I can do in the meanwhile to improve my chances of landing this job? There is no such thing as a bad question, so don’t be hesitant to ask broader questions during the interview.

Finally, you may believe that you must immediately know the answer to every question, but this is not always the case. Take a few moments when you’re asked a question to make sure you’re delivering your best answer. Instead of giving a random answer, if you’re not sure what the question means, ask them to rephrase it. It will demonstrate that you have excellent listening skills and that you like to fully comprehend a task before undertaking it.