When you interview for a role that you really want, you simply can\u2019t afford to bring anything less than your A-game to the meeting. I\u2019m sure that you will have read the job description carefully, picked your lucky outfit, and prepared your answers to their prospective questions. For some, that may be enough. But just in case, keep these tricks up your sleeve and you\u2019ll be able to successfully convince the interviewer that you\u2019re the right person for the job!<\/p>\n
This is a really easy one and while it might seem simple<\/a>, it works! Maintain positive body language<\/a> throughout, keep smiling and ask questions where relevant. We also recommend telling little personal anecdotes to give them a window into your personality.<\/p>\n People like to talk about themselves and the things that interest them, so you\u2019re more likely to endear yourself to interviewers if you ask about topics they want to talk about. Have a look for your interviewers on social media<\/a>. LinkedIn<\/a> and Twitter are the best channels for a good snoop into their history and areas of interest. It\u2019s ok if they know you\u2019ve done your research on them: you could even make a bit of a joke of it.<\/p>\n We think that the best interviews are two-way conversations – don\u2019t wait until the end of the meeting to ask questions<\/a>. It\u2019s more interesting for both parties if you answer one of their questions by rounding it off with a query back to them. Similarly, at the beginning and end of the interview you might find yourself in a position to make small talk. Feel comfortable asking about their weekends, about the office space or how they get into work.<\/p>\n Your body language tells its own story to the interviewer, regardless of the words coming out of your mouth. From the very first moment that you enter their line of sight, try and maintain strong body language. It will speak volumes about your confidence and sets you up to impress. Stay standing while you wait to greet your interviewer; maintain strong eye contact throughout the meeting; and refrain from fidgeting your feet and hands. Some of our Candidates find that a power pose before an interview can really help as well. If you arrive early enough, take five minutes to do this in the bathroom ahead of the meeting. Stand, with your feet shoulder width apart and your hands on your hips. Look straight ahead and hold the stance for at least two minutes while breathing deeply. You\u2019ll be amazed at the confidence kick it gives you.<\/p>\n In an interview scenario, it\u2019s not uncommon to focus on what you\u2019ve just said or what you\u2019re about to say. Many Candidates struggle to simply be present in the conversation. It\u2019s a big mistake not to engage completely with your interviewer. When they speak, focus on what they\u2019re saying and respond accordingly. If they tell a joke, laugh. If they\u2019re speaking on a more serious note, respond accordingly. This will leave them feeling like you\u2019re truly enthused about the job at hand.<\/p>\n If you think you need a bit of extra help with your interview technique, why not try an online training course<\/a>? You can also apply for available roles<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you interview for a role that you really want, you simply can\u2019t afford to bring anything less than your A-game to the meeting. I\u2019m sure that you will have read the job description carefully, picked your lucky outfit, and prepared your answers to their prospective questions. For some, that may be enough. But just<\/p>\n2. Do your research<\/strong><\/h2>\n
3. Ask probing questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n
4. Show confidence with body language<\/strong><\/h2>\n
5. Be totally engaged<\/strong><\/h2>\n