The Cheat Sheet For Bossing Your Interview

THE CHEAT SHEET FOR BOSSING YOUR INTERVIEW Body Language Do: Mirror your interviewers positive body language Do: Make eye contact Don't: Slouch Don't: Move about nervously Do: Use hand Do: Smile gestures to show enthusiasm Don't: Touch your face Common Questions Tell me about If you were an animal, which one would you want to be? yourself What are your strengths? What salary are you seeking? What are your weaknesses? What are three positive things your last boss would say about you? Why should we hire you? Why do you want to work What are here? your goals? Common Mistakes Putting your foot in it and not noticing Lying Slating your current company or bos Not having researched the company Making a weak first impression Being rude Complaining Appearing to be too nervous,or too confident Talking about people you don't get on with at work Not being Prepared Tips Do your research Fail to plan, and you plan to fail. You are certain to be asked specific questions about the company, so make sure you've done your homework on things like their last year's profits and latest product launches. Also take a look at the latest developments in the industry so you can converse with confidence. Practice your answers Although there is no set format that every job interview will follow, there are some questions that you can almost guarantee will crop up. You should prepare answers to some of the most common interview questions about your personal strengths and weaknesses, as well as being able to explain why you would be the best person for the job. Look the part Appearances shouldn't matter, but the plain fact is that you are often judged before you've even uttered a word. Make sure your shoes are polished, your clothes fit correctly and that your accessories are subtle. Dressing one level above the job you're applying for shows a desire to succeed. Stay calm Good preparation is the key to staying in control. Plan your route, allowing extra time for any unexpected delays and get everything you need to take with you ready the night before. Remember to speak clearly, smile and remember that your interviewers are just normal people, and the may be nervous too! 5 Stay calm Good preparation is the key to staying in control. Plan your route, allowing extra time for any unexpected delays and get everything you need to take with you ready the night before. Remember to speak clearly, smile and remember that your interviewers are just normal people, and the may be nervous too! Resources: • http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/interviews/body-language • http://career-advice.monster.co.uk/job-interview/job-interview-questions/what-are-the-mo st-common-job-interview-questions/article.aspx • http://content.monster.com.vn/ic1.html?acid=310 * http://career-advice.monster.co.uk/job-interview/preparing-for-job-interviews/top-5-job-int erview-tips/article.aspx headway recrultmen t