Tips to Help Make Your Job Interview Successful

1. Research

Do some homework about the company.Visit the location and company’s website and talk to anyone you might know who works there. What kinds of products or services does the company make or sell? What types of people work there? What are the typical hours this position requires? What are some of the day-to-day tasks that the job involves? These question will help you to determine the general overview about the company.

2. Practice makes Perfect

Practicing out loud for your interview will help you sound more confident and concise and less nervous in the actual interview. List a few key things you want the employer to know about you, and review common interview questions. Find out the answers to those questions and answer them out loud while looking at yourself in the mirror. This will prevent you from rambling in the interview and sounding funny and unsure. It also helps you discover what really does make you the best candidate for the job!

3. Good First Impression.

In any meeting or even dating, first impressions do matter. The best way to ensure a good first impression of the interviewers is to dress smart. If you are interviewing for a job in an office, it is usually best to wear a dark-colored, conservative suit (for both men and women). If you are interviewing for a job where the dress code is more casual (at a factory or a construction site, for example), nice slacks and a collared button-down shirt with a tie for men and a nice dress or blouse and slacks or skirt for women are usually appropriate. Avoid wearing excessive jewelry, perfume, and too fashion clothes.

4. Be prepared of yourself!

Always bear in mind of “dos” and “don’ts” for an interview and not everyone agrees on every aspect of that list. There are, however, some basic “interview etiquette” tips that are important to remember:

- Be on time

- Be aware of your body language

- Keep the interview positive

5. Be prepared to Ask the Interviewer Questions

Employers want to know if you’re truly interested in the position. They also want to know that you have all the information you need to make a decision, if offered the job. It isn’t a good idea to turn the tables and “interview” the interviewer, but it is a good idea to go into the interview with a few questions in mind. This is your chance to ask additional questions about the business, the position, the requirements, and the expectations of the person who will fill the position.

Reference : http://www.employmentguide.com/careeradvice/Interview_Tips.html