Seize the Opportunity and the Job: The Interview

>meaty tidbits about how much you know about the
So, you’ve submitted a killer Curriculum Vitaecompany will go a long way in impressing the
and supporting documents. You’re ahead ofinterviewer.3. Watch Your Body LanguageMany of
the pack and have just received a call for anthe interviewers are well versed in body language,
interview. What do you do next? The interview isand you will find that, throughout the interview, they
the most stressful and important part of job hunting.will be looking for hints about your personality from
This is where the employers make a decision basedthe way you act, talk, and move. It would be
on his or her impression of whether to hire you forabnormal to assume a different set of body language
their job. You will want to do your best in this partduring the interview. What you should do is to take
because here lays the culmination of all your jobnote of your body language so that at least it
hunting efforts. Flub it here and all your efforts fromcommunicates openness and honesty.Avoid telling lies
application to examinations will go down the drain.1.or embellishing your answers. Experienced
Make a Great ImpressionAlways dress in your bestinterviewers will notice this in an instant. Always keep
attire for the interview. Your attire should beyour palms open and avoid crossing your legs or your
appropriate.  No matter what the company mayarms together. Do not be afraid to make eye
require for their employees, the first impression forcontact while speaking; just make sure that you do
applicants should be conservative business attire.2. Donot come across as intimidating. 4. ConfidenceWalk in
a Little ResearchOne of the best ways to make awith a purpose. Answer with a purpose. Try not to
good impression on your interviewer is to do a littlebe too self-conscious. Make sure you are confident in
research on the company you are applying for. Thiswhat you say. If you hit a snag and find yourself in a
will equip you with material to answer many of thecompromising situation, make sure you handle the
questions the interviewer will ask. One of the mainsituation confidently — even when saying that
points of the questions you will be asked is how youryou do not know an answer to a question.
skills can benefit the company. If you know a thingConfidence reflects competence. Employers always
or two about the company, you will find it a lotlook for competent people to fill their ranks.
easier to answer this question. Plus, dropping a few