{"id":1644,"date":"2017-01-17T15:36:18","date_gmt":"2017-01-17T15:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/?p=1644"},"modified":"2020-09-30T16:39:08","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T15:39:08","slug":"five-reasons-just-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/job-seekers\/five-reasons-just-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Five reasons you should just be yourself in interview"},"content":{"rendered":"

Clammy hands. Wobbly knees. Shaking voice. Churning stomach.<\/p>\n

Do you experience any of these just before an interview? If so, you\u2019re not alone!<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no doubt that nerves or simply lack of confidence can cause you to behave out of character. It\u2019s incredibly common to make silly statements and even tell white lies, saying things that you\u2019ll undoubtedly regret the moment you walk out of the interview.<\/p>\n

The idea of presenting yourself just as you are to a prospective employer may raise some eyebrows. Surely you\u2019d be better off showing them what they want to see? While there\u2019s a fine line to tread between the two, it should be obvious that \u2018being yourself\u2019 means being you on your best behaviour. Be polite and attentive to the interviewer while simultaneously expressing some of your better personality traits.<\/p>\n

These are some of the reasons being yourself is so important:<\/p>\n

1. Your interviewers will like you more<\/strong><\/p>\n

Skills and experience are important but having your interviewer warm to you is also key to securing the job. Greeting your interviewer(s) with a big smile and open body language<\/a> will give a strong first impression that will last. Statistics state that in the first 30 seconds someone will form an opinion of you. If it\u2019s negative, it will be almost impossible to shake.<\/p>\n

2. You\u2019ll avoid looking over-prepared<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t get us wrong, we\u2019ll always argue that preparation<\/a> is key. Prepare, practice and rehearse is our motto. But once you have your answers perfected to a fine art and can confidently talk through your best professional experiences, stop your preparation there. In an interview where you\u2019re letting your personality shine through and you\u2019re prepared, you\u2019ll find yourself in that sweet spot of being able to speak confidently and naturally.<\/p>\n

3. You\u2019ll give a better interview<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re able to shake off those nerves, you\u2019re more likely to be a better listener, respond in a more engaged way, give stronger responses to unexpected questions<\/a> and be less likely to find yourself tongue-tied. Additionally, that all-important body language will be more open and inviting.<\/p>\n

4. A better cultural fit<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your interviewer knows which personality types will work best within the existing team. It could be that a bubbly personality will boost team morale, or a more passive personality will work better. If you paint a false picture of yourself at interview you\u2019ll be faced with the choice of continuing the fa\u00e7ade or suddenly seeming like a different person to your new manager\u2013 not a good way to start a job! And, honestly, would you really want to work for a company who didn\u2019t take you as you are?<\/p>\n

5. You\u2019ll rise up the ladder<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ultimately, entering into a company where the managers like you and the cultural fit is better will mean you\u2019re more likely to be working there for a longer period of time as well as experience accelerated career progression.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Clammy hands. Wobbly knees. Shaking voice. Churning stomach. Do you experience any of these just before an interview? If so, you\u2019re not alone! There\u2019s no doubt that nerves or simply lack of confidence can cause you to behave out of character. It\u2019s incredibly common to make silly statements and even tell white lies, saying things<\/p>\n

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