Interview tips?

Answer 1

Preparing for the Interview --
Preparation is essential to remaining calm under pressure and is the first step toward a successful interview. Here are some tips:

* Organize the night before. Your interview clothing, briefcase and portfolio should all be prepared. Make time for a good night's rest.

* Know the exact place and time of the meeting, the interviewer's full name (including correct pronunciation), and his or her title.

* Research the company through the Internet or library to learn pertinent facts such as annual sales revenue, principal lines of business and locations.

* Be prepared to ask questions of the hiring manager during the interview. Base these questions on your research to show that you've done your homework.

* Look your professional best. In most situations, business attire in a neutral color works well. Be conservative in your use of fragrance, cosmetics and jewelry.

* Bring several copies of your resume, along with your portfolio and a list of references.

Interviewing Do's --

* Arrive on time or a few minutes early.

* Greet the interviewer by last name if you are sure of the pronunciation. If not, ask the employer to repeat it.

* Wait until you are offered a chair before sitting. Sit upright, and look alert and interested at all times. Listen carefully and respond succinctly and articulately.

* Early in the meeting, try to get the interviewer to describe the job and the duties to you so you can focus your responses on your background, skills and accomplishments that relate to the position.

* Be sincere. Note achievements such as original concepts you developed, projects you managed and websites you produced.

Interviewing Don'ts --

* Don't answer with a simple "yes" or "no." Explain whenever possible.

* If you don't understand a question - or need a moment to think about it - say so. Never pretend to know something or someone when you don't.

* Don't make negative remarks about present or former employers. When explaining why you left, communicate your rationale professionally.

* Don't inquire about salary, vacations, benefits, bonuses or retirement on the initial interview. If the interviewer asks what salary you want, give a range based on your research of the job market, but indicate that you're more interested in the opportunity for continued learning and professional development than in a specific salary.

Answer 2

Just be confident, answer the questions honestly, I would find out a bit about the company first and what they do, if possible who their clients are and what their market is. Show that you want to progress with the company and say things like you have heard that they are a good company for this and for that, flatter them slightly, but in a subtle way.
But more than anything be yourself.
p.s. I was always told to check my fingernails were clean before going in, apparently they take note!

Answer 3

Always be honest. Be confident. Try to put positive spins on questions about your faults or areas you think you need improvement. When the interviewer asks about you, don't get too personal. When they say, "Tell me about yourself," they don't want to know that your the fourth of six children and have lived such and such locations. Tell them about your work experience and throw in positive exerpiences from each, things you've learned from past work experience. Best of luck.

Answer 4

During interviews, I dislike being asked about the pay right away.
I'd rather tell them first.
Also, avoid donning your bling, flashy designer purses, and heavy make-up. You want their attention on you and what you have to say.
Professionalism and honesty are key. Sometimes humor doesn't hurt either, depending on who is interviewing you and for what.
Good luck!

Answer 5

Make sure to make eye contact and think carefully before answering any questions. Br prepared by thinking of the possible questions that you might be asked and how you will answer them.

Remember that first impressions last a lifetime.

Answer 6

Be straight to the point, try not to drivel on, don't look bored, try not to be to nervous (keep your hands together), smile, don't try to be really funny. Look presentable. 70 to 30 % eye contact (too much freaks people out to little you appear to timid).

Is phrases like "challenge" "goals" "want to devolop in a career" but only use them once. Think about what they mean to you before you go into the interview.

MOST IMPORTANTLY DON'T SLAG OFF YOUR OLD COMPANY!

Answer 7

Be on time, develop a firm handshake, research the company so you can ask them questions (it shows you want the job), dress appropriately, keep your answers brief and use examples of your accomplishments.

Answer 8

well, everone has been correct about the answers so far.

But this comes to mind in an interview

Why do you think we should hire you?

Just be prepared or be able to sell yourself to the interviewer.

Answer 9

Eye Contact..
imagine naked it puts the nerves off a bit..
make sure you know about the company your working for before going

Answer 10

Be honest. If you do not know something, do not make up an answer (unless you say something like "I do not know that, but I think it is like BLAH BLAH BLAH). Look the people in the eye and be polite and ask GOOD questions.