You are probably going for your first interview—or maybe it isn’t even your first, but you have never been successful with interviews. Not to worry, these tips would sort that out.
No woman wants to attend an interview and be rejected either due to inexperience or inability to perform excellently. Therefore, before going for your next interview, you should know these tips.
1. Research on the company you are interviewing for
Yes, this sounds obvious, but we have heard of several people who have gone into an interview without knowing anything about the company. Start with the company website and look at the ‘about us’ section.
Understand their ethos and vision, and afterwards go to Google to read up on things relating to that company.
This goes a long way to understanding how/what the business is about. With all of this information in mind, during the interview, you can drop in little points to demonstrate why you are the best person for the job.
2. Be confident
Arrive at the interview at least 20-30 minutes earlier, go to the reception, politely ask for the ladies, and then talk to yourself in front of the mirror. (Do not be ashamed; if you need to do this, please do.)
Remind yourself how hard you have worked to get this interview and convince yourself that you are indeed the right person for this job. Afterwards, go back to the waiting area, smile at the receptionist (if there is one), and await your interview. You have got this, dear woman, and there is nothing to be afraid of!
3. Rehearse your answers
Several questions might be asked without doubt, and they are:
– Talk me through your CV
– What values are you bringing to our company?
– Why do you want to leave your current job?
– Why do you want this job?
If you cannot answer the above questions, then you do not deserve the job. But if you think you do deserve it, then rehearse your response several times to get it perfect.
The reason for this is to make sure you don’t let nerves take away your important points. You cannot afford to talk about irrelevant things! You need this job.
4. Know your CV
When the question about your CV is asked, start with the most relevant job experience. Make sure everything you mention from your CV goes straight back to why you are perfect for the job and why you should be given a chance.
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5. Make sure you have questions ready
Do not ask the normal and more obvious questions like “Is there career progression or salary increase?” or “What are the advantages/perks of working here?” but rather ask important questions like “What are the challenges in this department?” What will growth on this job look like?
It’s an opportunity for you to respond in kind. Think about questions that will allow you to talk about your capabilities and strengths
6. Dress well
Please, for goodness’ sake, make sure to dress well in appropriate outfits. Well-polished flat shoes (not flat sandals), ironed shirts, and the length of skirts or dresses should be of decent length, and this is very important.
Also, no unnecessary revealing of body parts. Hair should be well combed and packed, and makeup should be minimal. An interview is not the right place to use your most flashy eye shadow and lipstick.
Please ensure that you look decent, confident, and purposeful. This helps your prospective employer to know they can trust you.
