Things You'll Need:
- Your resume
- A job interview
- Honesty
- Straightforwardness
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Step 1
Always bring your resume to a job interview, even when it's not requested. It's a great way to show you are proud of your accomplishments and can even act as your notes throughout the interview. At the end of an interview, feel free to hand the interviewer a copy of it. It shows character.
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Step 2
When you enter a room for a job interview, smile and extend your hand to your interviewer. Give him a firm handshake and introduce yourself, even if he already knows your name. You want to look friendly and outgoing, even if you're shaking in your boots.
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Step 3
Before you immediately take a seat in front of the interviewer's desk, ask her if it's okay for you to sit down. This shows them that you respect her title and office.
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Step 4
Focus on your skills and qualifications. If possible, mention some of your greatest workplace accomplishments, such as reorganizing the entire structure of your division, for example. By surrounding conversation with optimism, the interview will be more upbeat.
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Step 5
If asked about your dislikes in the workplace or any conflicts you've run into, be honest yet tactful. If you claim you haven't experienced any dilemmas, the employer will know you're lying. Try something like, "Well, I tend to multi-task, so at times I do too much at once." Though you answered the question, you framed it in a positive manner.
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Step 6
Sit straight. Whether the interview is long or short, have good posture and use positive body language. That means making eye contact when you speak and nodding when you agree with what your employer says.
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Step 7
Speak slowly yet surely. Nothing kills a great interview faster than a job applicant that mumbles or runs sentences together. Breathe. Think about the questions you are being asked before you answer them. The more you think about your answers and annunciate your words, the more relaxed and confident you will sound.
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Step 8
When discussing your potential salary, ask the employer what the range is for the position. If he says he isn't sure, try to pull it out of him or ask him to get back to you when he knows. You will radiate confidence if you're not afraid to ask for a figure you want and deserve. Don't sell yourself or your qualifications short.
