On The Day Of The Interview

While some people can be fraught with nerves on the day of an interview, others cannot wait for their opportunity to impress and get the job. Irrespective of which category of job-hunter that you fall into, here are some tips on what you should do on the day of the interview.

1. Know your resume inside out.
Try not to have to refer to your resume for information when replying to a question. You should be focused on maintaining eye-contact with your interviewer, answering questions while looking directly at the interviewer will show confidence and professionalism, two traits sure to enhance your application.

2. Know where you are going.
You should never be late for a job interview so if you are unsure of where the company is located then take a dry-run the night before to find their location. You may need to allow for traffic differences depending on the time of your dry-run

3. Go easy on the perfume or cologne.
Bear in mind that you are not going on a date, you are going to an interview so don’t have the interviewer remembering you for how you smelled, have him/her remembering you for what you said.

4. Bring an interview pack with you.
This should include copies of your resume, examples of your work and testimonials along with the job specification.

5. The waiting room
Try to remain calm as you wait for your turn to be called in for interview. Should you be wearing headphones then take them off, relax, try to put on a confident demeanor and be polite to everyone you meet from the receptionist who greets you through to everyone else in the waiting room, after all the interviewer could be there waiting for the interview room to become free.

Your job interview offers a chance for you to showcase your ability and convey to the interviewer why you are the right person for the job so look forward to it with confidence not apprehension.

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