Getting the Job: How to nail your next interview
Job hunting is rarely a pleasurable experience, and job interviews themselves tend to be quite nerve-wracking. You are, after all, being judged on your qualifications and on your personality. This can put a lot of pressure on one small conversation, meaning it is all too easy for stress or overthinking to sabotage your chances of being hired. The experience can be so stressful that people tend to take the first job that is offered to them, rather than choosing the best employer and job for them. This often happens because interviews are seen as one-way streets.
Apply to Jobs that interest you
To make your job interview less stressful, be sure to apply to jobs you are completely passionate about. Head to jobs sites such as Gumtree, which can help you find jobs in Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow and beyond. Read the job description, tailor your CV and cover letter to the specification online, and if you land an interview, research the company and brush up on the questions usually asked in interviews. You should, however, keep your answers natural sounding. You do not want to come across as too rehearsed and robotic in your response.
Research the job and the company
The more you research about the company, the better you will know who you are dealing with, and the better you can predict how good a match you will be at their workplace. This extra research can also help you create a compelling interview pitch. Employers are seeking applicants to fulfil a role. If you role is in management, showcase your leadership skills by suggested changes that you would implement should be hired based on the research you have done.
Come with your own list of questions
Never leave an interview without having you own list of questions, even if that question is how much the pay s or what the benefits are. Questions show that you are invested in the position and want it If you don’t ask questions, you will give off the suggestion that you don’t care to know more.
Dress to Impress
A picture tells a thousand words, and the same principle can apply to your outfit. By researching in advance you can deduce the kind of applicant they are they are looking for and dress accordingly. If they want someone who is professional, office-wear is the only way to go. If they want someone outgoing, bright colours can help you convey that characteristic, and so on.
You won’t even get every job you apply or, but by putting more effort into every single one, you can better your chances to either be hired or to receive genuine feedback on how you can improve. It’s never the end unti you give up, so keep on fighting for the jog you want.
