Job Interview Tips for Fresh Graduates

Introduction:

The main purpose of  a job interview is to exchange information.  The interviewer wants to find out if you fit the job and you want to find out if the job fits you.  You do this by answering and asking questions.  First, you must answer the interviewers questions well enough to impress the interviewers both professionally and personally so that you will be offered the job.  Second, you must ask questions to obtain sufficient information on whether or not you wish to join the organisation. 

 

Therefore, before you attend a job interview, it is very useful to sit down and reflect on yourself. 

 

WHO ARE YOU ACTUALLY..

 

only you know who you really are.

 

here are some tips i would like to share before and during interviews.

 

before the interview, you should always:

 

1. prepared all your important documents that you think will help you in your job quest.Note that only the relevant documents should be brought along and not those outdated info about you..

2. gather infos about the company. What is their core business, who are the clients, branches, etc. always look prepared and interested about working with the company,eventhough you are desperate for a job.

3. get ready your interview attire, if you dont have any,just borrow or buy a new one. a little investment will eventually help you in the future.

4. then, arrive early for the interview. never late or else it will shows that you are not good in your time management.

 

During the interview:

1. be cool and relax, try to answer the question correctly and if possible,avoid pausing too long.

2. do not chew chewing gums etc, its not polite.

3. avoid being too giddy or too too excited.

4. sit straight and do not “vibrate ” your legs.

5. maintain a proper eye contact especially when answering questions. DO NOT Stare at the panels as if you are ready to eat them.

 

Ending the Interview:

Here are some tips on how or what you should do when the session end:

1. Smile and say “THANK YOU”. This simple two letters word is the most decent and polit way of ending any conversation or meeting.Its shows that you appreciate the meeting/session and my mom always told me that ” whatever you do in your life, whoever you meet and whatever shit happen to you,you must always say “THANK YOU” . Its a BIG word and it may help you someday.”

2. Give a hand shake to the interviewer and SMILE.

3. leave the room politely and do not slam the door.

 

 

 

~ by gothness on 25/04/2009.