Posts published on July 5, 2016

How college studends should prepare for a job interview

By Sylvia Kohl

The applicant should understand that his professional future depends on the way in which he will give a taste of his quality to the employer at the first meeting. Wanted position can easily slide through your hands because of the smallest mistake. To prepare for your brilliant job interview use nest advices.

5 steps for successful job interview

1. First impression. The impression you’ll make on a person for the first time is the most important. Remember, that you need to look straight in his or her eyes, smile, shake hand and talk with confidence. Try to remember employer’s name and use it in conversation, if there is any opportunity. Also it’s better to smile and greet everyone. Positive comments from other employees may be an additional factor in your favor. Sometimes opinion of the secretary such as ‘what a nice young man’ is crucial. Turn off your cell until the end of the meeting.
2. Dress accordingly. The results of public-opinion polls of employers has shown that 70% of them pay attention to the clothes, and about 80% stressed the importance of style and shoes cleanness at the first meeting with future employees. Dress in a classic style and check your shoes are clean and spit-polished. If you have doubt about the choice of clothes, it is always better to choose a suit, a single-color light shirt and a tie for men. Costume and single-color blouse are proper for women. If you don’t have an appropriate business clothing, do not be afraid of throwing a lot of money. Use kohls coupon code and save your money.
3. Sign language. Your behavior says a lot about you, even before you have time to open your mouth. Be sure that your gestures are indicating you are interested, serious about job offer and ready to start at any moment. Don’t pull your hair, clothing, cross your hands (this creates a subconscious barrier), and sprawl on a chair instead of sitting up straight. Don’t hold out the hand to the mouth and mumble. Try to keep eye contact with the employer or head hunter.
4. Communicative skills. 80% of success in any job depends on your ability to communicate with people. First of all, you must be a good listener, ready to listen what do other people say, and knowing what they mean (people don’t always have in mind what they say). You need to learn how to express your thoughts clearly and consistently. If you present any idea, explain it logically, using facts as much as possible.
5. Get enough sleep. You are confident and have prepared answers to tricky questions. So you are ready for your brilliant performance! Well, you are just too excited and can’t even sleep. Go to bed early. Drink warm milk or herbal tea.

Of course, not every interview ends up with recruitment. And you will not get a job after each interview. But don’t take it personally. However, you can increase own chances to be a successful professional. Only in such a way you will achieve a good job offer, which make you happy.

Author’s bio:

Sylvia Kohl is IT teacher with more than 7 years of professional experience. Her main spheres of interest are e-education and beta-testing. This writer chose news about the increasing role of IT usage in colleges and schools as the most common topic for her articles.