Tips to a Successful Interview

Tips to a Successful Interview

Most people  fail during interview not because they are not competent or qualified.The problem is that they have not understood the principles and tecniques.Here i will be sharing with you tips to successful interview. Before i continue, i would like to define what is an interview

An interview can be defined as a formal meeting at which somebody is asked questions to determine if they are suitable for a particular job, or a course of study at a college university, etc.It can also be defined as a formal meeting at which a person is asked questions about their life, opinions,etc,especially on the radio or television or for a newspaper or magazine.

Success in interview means favourable outcome.It is also means that the interviewee understand the purpose of the formal meeting and has given the interviewer what she or he expected.Success in interview requires that the interviewee has knowledge and experiece on the issue and also understand the secrets of successful interview. Some of the secrets include:
1 Punctuality: it means doing something at the arranged or correct time;not late.When the interview is fixed at a particular time, make sure you arrive an hour before.This will enable the interviewee take care of unforseen contigencies, like traffic jam etc. The important of punctuality is no secret. Noboby need to tell you how essential it is that you arrive on time.The best bet, however, is to arrive at least a quarter hour earlier.That way, you can take your time completing th application form you may be asked to complete.
2 Don’t let the Application take you by surprise: Have all the pertinent information with you:list of schools attended and dates,courses taken, names telephone numbers and addresses of prevoius employers together with dates of employment, previous addresses, names, addresses and telephone numbers of references.Bring along a black pen.Fill out the application carefully.Watch your spellings.Think of it as an intelligence test, because your propective employer might.
3 It’s often the first five minutes that make or break you:If you can control the first five minutes of the interview, you’ve practically clinched the job.Control is simple.Go in with a smile. Give the interviewer a firm shake(this holds for both male and female applicants.Most importantly,don’t wait for the employer to start the interview.It is important that you take the initiative in a forthright but low-key way, make clear the job you want, your qualifications for that particular job, your background and your general goals for the future.
This” sales pitch” should last only a minute or two. Afterward, answer the interviewer’s questions honestly and openly.Give more than just one word answers.The

interviewer is asking questions in an attempt to get a conversation started.Help him or her along.Don’t make mistake of being too modest.If you don’t blow your own horn, nobody else will. Don’t ask about” benefits” in the first interview.Show that you really care about the job itself.When you feel you’ve gotten across all your selling points, don’t linger.Your interviewer’s time is precious.Thank him or her and leave promptly.You will leave him or her with a good dynamic impression of you.

4 Don’t understimate the important of a good Appearance: Many interviewer judge heavily on first impression. So make sure it is a good one.Be immaculate-form manicured fingernails to polished shoes.Dress conservatively-at least fot the first round of interviews.That means no loafers or sports jackets for men on the first interview. Women- Don’t make the mistake of getting too dressed up.Wear a simple hairstyle with a minimium of make-up.
Don’t rely on make-up to make you look mature. it’s the way you handle yourself that tells the best story.
5 Be confident: confidence means the feeling that you can trust, believe in and be sure about the abilities or good qualities of somebody. Let the interviewr know you feel you’re totally qualified to fill the openiing. You have every right to feel that way. You wouldn’t be sent out of the interview room.See you at the top!