Sunday, February 23, 2014

Interview Tips For Fresh Graduates Looking For Jobs

By Krystal Branch


Nowadays, there are a high number of applicants searching for a job. These people may be fresh graduates or those who are looking for a change in work environment. When they apply for a job vacancy, they should prepare to go through interviews. To pass off as a qualified applicant during an interview, here are the things that they should do.


For those who are going to an interview, they should practice answering questions. Almost all jobs in the Caribbean that is in vacancy right now will require an interview. That is why one should practice responding to the questions that are normally asked during an interview. Try to determine what questions the employers might ask and create an answer for them.

A research should be done before the interview date. This is the research which will require a person to know more about the firm's profile. The information that must be obtained include the company background, mission, vision, goals, organizational structures, business nature, and target market.

Get ready. This practically refers to the attire that one will wear during the interview. Prepare a formal business attire that looks neat and tidy. Of course, make sure that the attire is appropriate for the sort of company that one is interviewing with. Also, bring a nice portfolio with a copy of one's resume. Bring pen and paper too.

Being late for the said interview should be avoided. As much as possible, one should arrive to the venue as early as fifteen minutes before the appointed time. The person should not forget to inform the receptionist of his or her arrival. By arriving minutes earlier, the person can make personal preparations for the interview.

When getting interviewed, stay as calm as possible. Relax and regroup first before answering questions. Do not forget to maintain eye contact with the one who is conducting the interview. This will give off a sense of confidence. Also, pay attention to the question before answering to give the right response.

Since the person has already done proper research about the company beforehand, it should be easy to relate the information one has researched to the answers that he or she will provide the interviewers during the interview. By doing this, one can match the answers to the requirements of the company. This is surely advantageous for his or her application.

Going through a phone interview beforehand is actually getting more and more popular these days. It is a part of the hiring process that will narrow down the list of candidates for a position early on. When answering a phone interview, make sure to show phone etiquette. Handle the phone interview well to proceed to the next stage.

It is fine to send a follow-up for the interview. This can be done in the form of a thank you note. This thank you note must be sent to the interviewer at least 24 hours after the interview. The thank you note can also be used to reiterate one's interest in the position. It should be useful, especially when one is dealing with multiple interviews.




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