Tips for a Good Job Interview
You’ve sent your resume into a company and received a call back to come in for an interview. Great job! Now, how do you plan on having a successful job interview and landing the position? The following are some tips for ensuring you have a good, successful interview.
1. Get a copy of your background check from IAmScreened.com before they interview you. First, you’ll make sure nothing shows up in error that could eliminate you from the job. Second, you’ll be able to bring a printout of the background check with you on the interview, showing your potential employer your initiative.
- 2. Do some research on the company who is interviewing you. Having a knowledge base of what they do and how they operate should show your potential employer you have a keen interest in working for them.
- 3. Have a friend or relative interview you for practice. Make sure they ask questions you wouldn’t otherwise expect.
4. Bring a clean copy of your resume with you on your interview as well as a separate list of references if the interviewer asks for them.
5. Map out how long it will take to get to your interview before you leave so you allow yourself enough time. Do show up about 10-15 minutes early, but try not to arrive any earlier.
6. Greet your interviewer with a handshake and good eye contact. Try to use their name whenever possible.
7. Be calm. Think about the question being asked, take a brief moment and formulate an answer. It is just fine to ask the interviewer to clarify or repeat a question.
8. Don’t spend time talking negatively about your previous employers. You don’t want your potential employer to think you would do the same thing about them should you leave on bad terms.
9. After a couple of days, send the person who interviewed you a thank you note. Make sure it is handwritten. Reiterate your interest in the position and briefly outline your skills and how they will pertain to the position.
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