Job Interview Preparation - The Right Way

Giving a successful interview can be very easy, as long as you prepare. Some people find them easier than others, but the best people always do all the hard work before the interview begins. You should always focus on selling yourself to the company and to market yourself in a positive light.

It doesn't matter how much knowledge or experience you have about the position that you are trying to get in a company if you don't have a clue who the company is or what they do. It is disastrous to enter into an interview and not be able to tell your interviewer what their company is about. How else are you going to tell them why you feel that you would be a good addition to their company?

A good and less time consuming way to get to know about a company is to look up their website. You can get all of the general knowledge about them that way, including the names of key people and their job titles. You should sift through most of their pages, including the pages that show samples of their work and/or products.

When called for an interview, ask to whom you will be talking to. It is nice to be able to greet your interviewer by name at the beginning of the interview without first being told who they are. It shows that you are on top of things, and have prepared before hand.

It is best, if you are prone to nervousness, to practice giving your responses to the questions that may be asked of you. You should practice your wording and the tone of voice that you plan to use; Try keeping your responses as brief as possible, but with as much detail as you can.

Pre-select your clothes the day before your interview. You want to make sure that your clothes do not have any wrinkles or stains on them. Pick an outfit that best suits the type of job that you are applying for. If you are going to work in an office setting, you should dress conservatively. Soft earth tones are best for women. Try to avoid mini skirts and shirts that show too much skin. A nice dark suit is good for a male.

It's always wise to prepare everything you'll need the day before. A checklist will help ensure nothing is forgotten. Make sure you have an extra copy of your CV at hand and also a notepad just in case you need to jot down some important information. If you have some, taking a business card shows professionalism and will help the interviewer remember your name.