| Interviews are being conducted for the employers to | | | | do, find the best possible way in explaining to your |
| learn more about the applicants' qualifications for the | | | | interviewer that you are willing to learn this skill. |
| job. Employers also want to know how one would fit | | | | 3. Plan the questions you will ask |
| within their organization. During interviews, it is the | | | | For an employee, an interview is the best avenue to |
| applicants' chance to sell his/her skills and qualifications | | | | ask questions. In this way, the employee would identify |
| to the employers. Employers also give a chance to | | | | if the company is aligned to what he/she wants. How |
| identify if their company is for you. | | | | to do this? You can start asking about the corporate |
| Below are tips on interview that will help you be guided | | | | profile of the company. Ask about the organizational |
| during an actual interview: | | | | structure and the day to day responsibility of the |
| 1. Be prepared | | | | position you are applying for. |
| - Always see to it that you have a schedule so that | | | | 4. Don't forget important items during the interview. |
| you will arrive 10 - 15 minutes early | | | | During interviews, don't forget to bring the following: |
| - Go by yourself. Avoid bringing someone else on your | | | | Notebook and pens |
| interview | | | | Extra copies of your resume and application letter |
| - You should wear corporate attire or an attire | | | | Your list of reference, recommendation letters, |
| appropriate for the job you are applying | | | | copy of important numbers, driver's license, transcript |
| - Always bring with you your sense of humor and | | | | of records, etc. |
| SMILE | | | | 5. Always end the interview with a good impression. |
| During the interview, you have to maintain eye contact | | | | Ending an interview in a positive note or with a good |
| and shake hands firmly but only if the hand of the | | | | impression is another way to ensure your success. In |
| employer is offered. In an interview, be confident and | | | | this way, you can remind the employer why you are |
| listen carefully to the questions. Let the interviewer | | | | qualified for the job. How to do this? First, restate your |
| start the conversation. Develop answers in your mind | | | | strengths and experiences that were not emphasized |
| before you respond and if you do not understand the | | | | earlier. Second, you can mention a particular job |
| question, ask for it to be clarified. You don't need to | | | | experience or accomplishment that would somehow fit |
| rush but you don't want to end up indecisive. | | | | the job. If you want the job, say so! You can also ask |
| 2. Practice answering questions. | | | | when the position will be filled. You can also indicate a |
| - You can do this with another person or in front of | | | | time when you may contact the employer to know |
| the mirror. | | | | about the decision. To end up, be courteous. You can |
| To give you an idea if you have a successful | | | | send a thank you letter or note to the employer after |
| interview, here is a basic tip on interview to help you | | | | the interview. |
| identify or figure out in advance how well you fared in | | | | These are just some of the tips on interview that can |
| the interview: Write down your qualifications for each | | | | help or guide you have a successful job interview. |
| requirement listed in the Job description. Through this, it | | | | Don't forget to be prepared. It can surely help lessen |
| will help you identify if you lack any particular skill. If you | | | | the tension. |