How to have a good interview?

Question

How do you communicate potential suitability to an interviewer?

Answer 1

There's a lot more to it than just being self confidence. If you are too confident you'll come across as arrogant, and they don't want that. Arrogant people don't listen to instructions and don't gel in a team. A bit of nervousness shows it matters to you whether or not you get the job.
You need a suit, clean fingernails and a clean and smart appearance.
You need to prepare a stock of answers so that whatever question you're asked, you can give a confident answer that you have put some thought into.
Do your research on the company, look at the website. Have a comment ready for something you learned, such as an ethical trading policy. It shows that you've done your homework and come prepared.
They may ask questions such as;
Why do you want to work here?
What contribution do you feel you can make?
Give me an example of when you were an effective team player.
Give me an example of when you dealt with an aggressive client.
Where do you see yourself in 3 years time?

And you need a concise response to each of these that illustrates what a great employee you'd make.
There are books you can get to help you prepare for interviews, trawl WH Smiths and Waterstones. They give types of question and suggest how to write an answer.

Remember, they've looked at thousands of applications. If you got an interview, they think you are suitable. All the interview does is give them a chance to meet you face to face and make a good impression. They are looking for conformation that you can handle the interview, and proof that you can handle different situations at work.
If they meet 20 people in one day, your interview has to stand out so they remember you, try not to be just another face in the crowd.
Good luck!

Answer 2

Ok confidence is the key - but make sure you dont mistake confidence for cockiness!!!!
Appearance is very important too - clean shaven, neat and well polished are a must.
Speak clearly and accurately.
If you dont know or understand a question - ASK the interviewer to be more precise - you'll only look stupid if you try and blag your way through it!
IF you can try and do some research into the company youre being interviewed for - tell them you understand and know their products/line of business etc.
Bring recommendations/certificates that may be relevant with you.
When finishing the intervies - firmly shake hands with the interviewer and thank them - last impressions last just as well as first ones.
Good luck!

Answer 3

Don't try to impress. Be factual and friendly. And know in the back of your mind that they are being interviewed as a potentially good employer as well as you are being interviewed as a potentially good employee. It's all about DISCOVERY to see if it's a compatible and mutually beneficial working relationship - a deal worth making or not.
Do not be phony, as in seeing what you can get from them only -they'll pick up on this. Approach with a confident yet humble attitude; you are dealing with a fellow human being who deserves to be respected and treated well for that reason alone. Once again, it's about DISCOVERY. Stay real.

Answer 4

I have never been to an interview and not got the job!Now work for myself, Which is all about getting people to like you!
I have a little brag make a few jokes(obviously just little witty ones),Try and find a common interest(or pretend to have one) I always ask questions even if i don't really need to,Also make them feel like you are still summing the job up your self and above all be confident, what is there to be nervous about you did n't have the job before you went in there and all it will cost you is your time!
They might be nervous themselves(good way to think any way!)

Answer 5

Relax. Keep your breathing even. If your hands are shaking, lay them on your lap not clenched. Review your good points before you go to the interview. Nerves can cause you to draw a blank at a crucial time when you should say good things about yourself. Practice with a friend or family member. Above all else, be polite and SMILE! Good luck!!

Answer 6

Make sure that you are smart in appearance, be confident but not cocky. Research the company before you go for your interview. Make a note of questions which you want to ask them. Use open body language and always be polite and remember your manners! Use all of these and it will be a breeze ;o)

Answer 7

The best advice i got was to be really interested in the job and have some questions written down (shows your organised) to ask at the end, learn as much about the company as you can. Practice answers over and over in your head to questions they ALWAYS ask like 'why do you want this job' and 'why should we choose you' etc..dont be to relaxed and appear cocky, make eye contact. Work out what skills you are taking that they need and get this across, make them realise that they need you for the post. Believe it yourself and they will believe it. The very best of luck xx

Answer 8

Be honest and be yourself. Read up on good interviewing technique's. Don't feel rejected. Most interviewers have made up their mind before you sit down.

Answer 9

Be well briefed.
Be polite.
Be articulate.
Look smart.
Maintain eye contact.
Don't fidget, look at the floor or play with a handkerchief.
Always have at least two question to put to your interviewers.

Answer 10

be yourself, try to relax and have a conversation with the person, instead of dropping stock answers. Just look at it like having a chat, answer their questions ad ALWAYS have questions ready to ask th interviewer as well..