Attn: Job Seekers - Are You Ready To Face Your Interviewer?

By Ping Valentine


With today's extremely competitive job market, looking for a job has become a difficult task for some people with the interview part probably being the most dreaded in the entire hiring process. Endeavor to stand out from the rest with sufficient preparation and practice so you can prove that you are a good match to the position you're applying for.

Even before your scheduled interview, research first about your target company and also the industry where it belongs. Familiarize yourself about its service and product offerings as and think of the contributions that you can make for the success of the business.

Wear proper business attire if you want to look professional and trusty. Pants, suits, neckties, modest skirts, slacks, and tailored blazers are expected of applicants who want to work in the corporate world. Safe colors to use are navy, gray, dark green, and burgundy while reds and oranges are considered too loud and bright. Prepare ahead of time so you can arrive at the meeting place sooner than the scheduled appointment. Make eye contact and give a firm handshake to exude confidence and to show that you are ready to present yourself as a good fit for the position.

The interview proper is an opportunity for the employer to assess your communication skills. It's when he or she will know how well you will be able to carry yourself when it comes to answering questions about your career goals, education, work experience, and plans for the future. It is therefore imperative that you make an effort to know the contents of your resume by heart so you can give sensible answers without a bit of uncertainty. Make it a point to practice answering queries related to your career goals and ambitions, achievements, skills, strengths, and weaknesses.

Remember to bring with you a copy of a well written, updated resume even if you have already sent one to your interviewer. As it serves as your tool to make yourself marketable, see to it that it highlights your suitability to the position you are eyeing. As an example, if you're applying for a career in audit, site administration, network infrastructure, or information security, list all relevant seminars and trainings that you've attended which should be comprised of network security and ethical hacker courses. If you've likewise successfully completed key Microsoft Office courses, emphasize this as well as a way to let your potential employer know how serious you are regarding establishing connections amongst business processes, information, and more importantly, people.




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