how to be successful in a job interview?

Answer 1

practice before hand--and this sounds dumb but talk out loud answering your practice questions. It will build confidence.

Also, research the hell out of the company your are interviewing with, and be able to discuss the space they are in intelligently.

What type of job is it?

Answer 2

Some General Job Interview Tips
Do not smoke, chew gum, or eat garlic beforehand.
Wear suitable interview clothes.
Take copies of your CV with you.
Arrive on time for your job interview.
Any applications handed before the interview begins, are to be filled in as accurately as possible, make sure they match the information in your Cv and Cover Letter.
Always greet the interviewer by his/her last name and try to pronounce it correctly.
Have a good firm handshake.
Look alert and interested. Scan the room once and then keep your eyes on the interviewer.
Wait until you are offered a chair before you sit down.
Stress your achievements.
Always conduct yourself professionally and if something beyond your control occurs, show a sense of humor.
Be enthusiastic and show it in your replies and body language.
Answer the interview question by more than a simple yes or no but try not to go over the 60 second limit.
Avoid at all cost complaining about your current or former employer in your job interview.
Do not answer questions about politics or religion if the job is completely unrelated.
Do not raise salary discussions on your first interview - this is usually done on the second interview. Make sure you do your wage research before hand.

Your answer to the initial opening statements in the job interview are important, these are called "ice breakers".

Some times the interviewer will ask whether you had difficulty finding the company premises. Your answer should be brief and polite. The interviewer is merely being polite - if you had problems in finding the premises he/she doesn't need to know that.

Use replies such as
I'm fine thank you, and you?
I'm very well, thank you.

These replies express a careless attitude
So, so
OK
Not so well

There are various kinds of interviews:
One to One Job Interview
Panel Job Interview
Group Job Interview
Phone Job Interview
Lunch Job interview

Each job interview has it's own strategies and particular points one should be aware of.

from http://www.cvtips.com/job_interview.html

Answer 3

Don't try to get hired.

Seriously, go in not wanting the job. You're there to make a friend. The interview will decide if you're someone whom the interviewer wants to work with, and that's decided based on personality as much as it's based on knowledge. Your subject matter expertise will reveal itself if it isn't already obvious from your resume.

Answer 4

I find that if I am prepared and know what questions to ask and about the company, it helps. Also, be able to picture yourself in the company doing the job.

Answer 5

I just had an interview today. Just think of them as your friend your sitting down to chat with... but about a career. Just try not to think of it as a big deal or you'll fumble

Answer 6

Be confident and tell yourself you already have the job.

Answer 7

dont act nervous have a witty personality and talk up be respectful and outgoing.

Answer 8

wear a short skirt!