Job interviews are challenging. Most of time is there is a lot riding on your interview. You either desperately need a job or you really want a particular job. Getting an interview is a big first step and one that you need to take very seriously. You probably won't get more than one chance. You have one crack at it and that's it.
Preparing for an interview is critically important.
If you are going for a job that you really want with a good company then you need to prepare yourself. Not only will it help you in the interview itself but it will show your employer that you are someone who is diligent and you will come across much more confident than someone who just walks into the interview unprepared. Here are 3 important things you need to prepare for your interview:
1. Detailed Resume
To get the interview you probably already submitted a resume. Its important that you take with you at least 3 printed copies (on high quality paper) of a detailed resume. Make sure you use the standard formats and make it look very professional. You should also take with you a summary of your resume that is just a 1 page "snapshot" of who you are and what your qualifications and experience is.
To get the interview you probably already submitted a resume. Its important that you take with you at least 3 printed copies (on high quality paper) of a detailed resume. Make sure you use the standard formats and make it look very professional. You should also take with you a summary of your resume that is just a 1 page "snapshot" of who you are and what your qualifications and experience is.
2. Company Research
You cannot afford to go into an interview without doing research on the company you are going for an interview. You need to walk in there knowing exactly what the company is about, what they stand for and what their business is all about. Not only will it show that you did your homework but it will help you answer questions that is more focused and specific to what they may be looking for.
You cannot afford to go into an interview without doing research on the company you are going for an interview. You need to walk in there knowing exactly what the company is about, what they stand for and what their business is all about. Not only will it show that you did your homework but it will help you answer questions that is more focused and specific to what they may be looking for.
3. Trick Questions
In any interview difficult questions will be asked. Sometimes these questions can make or break your opportunity to get the job. Its important that you prepare for these questions like "why did you leave your previous job" and know how to answer them with confidence.
In any interview difficult questions will be asked. Sometimes these questions can make or break your opportunity to get the job. Its important that you prepare for these questions like "why did you leave your previous job" and know how to answer them with confidence.
In this day and age you simply cannot afford to walk into any interview unprepared. The job market is competitive and employers have a lot more choice now. You need to stand out and being properly prepared is a vital first step. It will give you that confidence that you need to really make an impact and impress prospective employers.
