Preparing yourself is the secret to a successful interview

Martin Painter has written very good article on “Preparing yourself is the secret to a successful interview”. I recap important points for you to consider before attending any interview.

Preparing yourself for interview involves reviewing your curriculum vitae & cover letter, doing research on the company and the positions and anticipating questions from the recruiters. By doing some research will allow you to explain why you are a good match for the position. Know your work history and achievement very well too will help to convince recruiters to take you in their organization..

Quick Tips

Right Behaviour

· During interview, be prepared to listen. Focus on what the interviewer is saying and not on what you are about to say next.

· Be an active listener. Pay attention to non verbal cues such as facial expressions to pick up underlying messages.

· Pacing and mirroring are ways to ensure that the interview goes well. Let the interviewer set the pace and respond in kind. If they are bright and friendly, so you are.

Be clear

A useful structure for your answers is as follows :

Answering questions systematically enables you to demonstrates your achievement lucidly.

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