2007-01-11 05:21:48 · 12 answers · asked by MellD 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The best way is to probably go through a lot of them.... perhaps going through temp agencies where they interview you and give you pointers. Practice sometimes will help. HOWEVER..... please don't sit with someone you know to "rehearse" an interview. They won't know the kind of questions that will be asked. You will also be more comfortable with them and that can backfire once you are sitting in front of a stranger. Anything over-rehearse will sound pre-packaged... which is bad. Instead, just think about your past experiences.... recall details. Figure out what was good and what was bad about your previous jobs... figure out a way to spin the bad into good! Think about where you would want to be in 5-10 years (self made millionaire is not really a good answer.... neither is, "I want to be YOUR boss in 5 years...) These are very typical things that are asked in interviews. As long as you run through scenarios without over-rehearsing, you should be just fine. That will help you to build some confidence and perhaps raise your comfort level. And also remember.... you are interviewing for that job.... but they are interviewing to have you as an employee.... it's a 2 way street. :-)
Arrive early, know some stuff about the company (do some research), know what job you are applying for, know the salary range and what you will or will not settle for, and mostly, know that even if you blow that interview, there are others on the horizon... don't stress over it! :-D
2007-01-11 05:31:04 · answer #1 · answered by Paulyterp 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There really is nothing to fear in an interview. Of course dress smartly, clean shoes, shirt, tie if the job requires one, possibly a full suit, clean neat hair, make sure your hands are clean and your nails cut and use a nail file on them.
The best preperation I got was from friends who are in managerial positions who gave me some pointers. Under no circumstances drink alcohol before the interview as you will be guaranteed to not get the job. Also try not to drink too much of anything beforehand as there is nothing worse than asking for the restroom during your interview.
Arive early ( 10 - 15 mins ) and go to the bathroom to check your appearance. Depending on the job you may want to take a pen and a pad of paper in with you, this will show your interviewer that you listen and are organised enough to get the position, even if you only write down various notes that make no sense, the first thing to write is the interviewers name!!!
Don't talk too much but don't give YES/NO answers, and if there is more than one person interviewing you ( i.e a panel of 3 or 4 ) then when you are talking look at each of them as you do, but obviously only the person who is talking to you when they do. take a second to think of your answer before giving it and this will make you look confident even if you are stressed out completely.
Above all relax and think professional, they need you which is why you're there.
Good luck.
2007-01-11 05:47:06 · answer #2 · answered by bassmonkey1969 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume that you mean job interviews. First off, Interviews are a good place to be yourself. Don't try to answer the questions before you get the question. Think about what you need from the job (other than money) before you get there. Answer some of the questions that the employer may ask to yourself before interview time, get comfortable with your answers and you will present yourself more comfortably. You will have a greater chance of getting the job if you are prepared. Also relax the day before the interview, enjoy a really good movie, stay away from dramas, get some tea, read a good book, hang out with friends, but relax, relax relax. After a day of relaxing the interview will run more smoothly, at least for you.
2007-01-11 05:33:32 · answer #3 · answered by Broadsword 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Preparation is the key. Only if you are prepared for an interview, you will be confident and you can overcome your fear.
2007-01-11 05:27:10 · answer #4 · answered by Ivy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ATTEND mock interviews and counsel to reduce mental stress at the time interview.
2007-01-11 05:42:01 · answer #5 · answered by ganesh n 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is there to be afraid of, just go in there looking professional, with a good attitude and answer the questions, and make sure that you also ask some questions yourself
and make sure you send a thank you letter the very next day after your interview
and you can practice your answers a few days in advance if you want.......just be yourself and you will do fine.
2007-01-11 05:26:02 · answer #6 · answered by besthusbandever 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go on a bunch of interviews for jobs you don't even want and practice, practice, practice.
2007-01-11 05:25:07 · answer #7 · answered by Karen M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take as many interviews you can.
2007-01-11 05:24:41 · answer #8 · answered by kunjaldp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By interviewing . . .
2007-01-11 05:25:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go for it. Don't hesitate and don't beat your head against a wall over it either.
2007-01-11 05:26:18 · answer #10 · answered by kekeke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋