How confident are you on your interviews?
By: Marie Elizabeth D.
Tags: Interview Techniques, Interview, Jobs, Interview Tips For Job, Employment

How confident are you on your interviews?

April 8, 2019

Congratulations! You have gotten so far as landing an interview which is a highly desired milestone for everyone. However, you are feeling uncertain right now. You walk past the glass door to spend 15 minutes, 30 minutes, and even one hour speaking with your interviewer; but to go home with another disappointment. You feel immediately that you did not get the job based on your answers, the end of the conversation, or the frail handshake you received.

What keeps you from getting an offer every time? Is it your lack of confidence? Is it the fear of the interviewer sitting across from you? Or is it the low-self-esteem that is dragging you down?

You need confidence!

How do you muster confidence when you think that your destiny is in the hand of the person pondering you with questions coming right from the other end of the desk that separates you two? In your head, you already think that your interviewer knows more than you do. Amongst many, this is one of the reasons you are being too careful with your answers and as a result, you come across not being skilled enough for the type of position being offered.

How do you prepare for an interview?

1. Do your due diligence. Before going to an interview, it is of utmost importance that you do your research. First, you need to research the company you will be working for. Find two things that make you feel interested in pursuing a position at that company. Let those two things be your motivation and your enthusiasm will surely show.

2. Exteriorize your passion. Convince the interviewer about what you are ready to bring to de table. Express what you have done in the past and how you can use these past experiences to contribute to the company’s advancement and fit in with the culture. Your body language should match your words.

3. Know your interviewer. Find out about his/her type of personality, his/her likes and dislikes. Find out what he/she is looking for in a candidate and the type of employee he/she is looking to spend her nine hours of work day with. Create a connection with your interviewer during the interview.

4. Review the job description and the required skills. Make sure you are accustomed to the work process described and that you are able to explain in a clear manner when asked about a particular work experience. Refresh your skills if you have not used them in a while so that they are fresh in your mind.

5. Do not be contented with answering a “yes” or “no” if asked about a particular process. The best way to showcase your knowledge is to clearly give a brief overview of the process and how you performed. Hence, be ready with pre-chosen scenarios that can be used if asked about a particular process.

If you master these five points, your confidence will not only improve but you will not have any fear towards your interviewer. Being prepared will enhance your self-esteem and will give you the confidence you need to land the offer you so much desired.

Marie Elizabeth D., MBA

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