Interviewing

 

Interviewing

Some skills that can help you perform well in an interview include: 

·         Preparation: Researching the company and interviewer can help you feel more confident and show the interviewer that you're prepared. 
·         Active listening: Pay attention to both verbal and non-verbal cues, and demonstrate that you're engaged by leaning forward, nodding, and maintaining eye contact. 
·         Communication: Use effective communication skills to establish a rapport with the interviewer and make a good impression. 
·         Confidence: Demonstrate confidence to show that you're competent, capable, and enthusiastic about the job. 
·         Body language: Maintain good posture, sit or stand up straight, and make eye contact. 
·         Curiosity: Demonstrate curiosity to show that you're eager to contribute to the company's success. 
·         Adaptability: Demonstrate adaptability as an interviewing skill. 
·         Explanatory skills: Demonstrate explanatory skills as an interviewing skill. 
·         Storytelling: Demonstrate storytelling as an interviewing skill. 
·         Note-taking: Demonstrate note-taking as an interviewing skill. 
·         Ability to manage nerves: Demonstrate the ability to manage nerves as an interviewing skill. 

Here are some tips for being interviewed: 

·         Prepare: Research the company, practice answering questions, and prepare 3–5 questions to ask the interviewer. 
·         Dress professionally: Dress professionally even if the company has a casual dress code. 
·         Make a good impression: Arrive 10–15 minutes early, be confident, and be positive and authentic. 
·         Answer questions well: Use the STAR method to answer behavioral questions about your previous experiences. Relate your answers to your skills and accomplishments, and be concise and focused. 
·         Ask questions: Ask thoughtful questions to show your preparation and interest in the role. 
·         Write a thank you note: Send a brief, well-written thank you note or email to everyone who interviewed you as soon as possible after the interview. 
·         Assess your performance: After the interview, write down the questions you answered and how you answered them. Consider what you didn't say that you wish you had.