Written by Maryan Shaker
Do Company Research
When applying somewhere, your interviewer knows a lot about you, your past, and all your accomplishments. It only makes sense that you do your research too and become familiar with the company you're applying for. Search for their main competitors are, the big people in charge, and most importantly, the company’s main goals. Knowing these key pieces gives you the opportunity to highlight your strengths with respect to the company's needs.
Make an Impression
Some things to keep in mind is that there are usually plenty of other people applying to the same job, some who are even more qualified than you. Therefore, setting yourself apart from the rest of the applicants is crucial to making a lasting impression. Highlighting your strengths and how you can use them to add to the company in a unique way is a great tactic.
Coming in with the right attitude and body language is just as important as the qualifications on your resume. Look confident, eager and excited about the position. Even if you might be lacking in your qualifications, with the right confidence and enthusiasm, you can still land that job.
Practice!
Being confident does not happen overnight. Preparing answers to possible questions that your interviewer might ask you is an essential part of preparing for an interview. Although you may have a general idea about what you’re going to say, answering on the spot is a whole different experience. Try grabbing a friend and practicing with them. Pretend like it’s the real interview and practice multiple times until you feel comfortable enough with the questions.
Always Ask a Question
At the end of an interview, you most likely will be asked if you have any questions. Simply declining and ending the interview may give off the impression that you are not as interested or excited about the position. Asking something like, “What does success look like for this position?” shows that you’re interested to succeed in the way the company values. A question like, “Is there something else on my resume that you’re hesitant about or would like some clarity on?” helps clear up any concerns about you as a candidate. It also gives you some insight on where you stand.
Gratitude
Always make sure to thank your interviewer for their time. Consider sending a follow-up email to thank them for the opportunity. This not only shows that you're still interested in the job, but it gives your interviewer one more reason to remember you out of the pool of candidates.
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