Preparing For An Interview: Step-By-Step Guide. (Part-03) The Day Before The Interview In order to be completely prepared for your interview, make sure to do these things the day before: Review the job posting: It will be far easier to tailor your interview answers if the job description is fresh in your mind. Practice answering common interview questions: There are certain questions you can expect to asked during a job interview. Look up the generic ones as well as ones specific to your industry, then rehearse them with a friend, family member, or patient pet. Prepare questions for the employer: At the end on an interview you will be given the opportunity to ask questions. It’s an important part of the interview and the questions you ask could make or break you, so put some serious thought into them. Map the directions: One of the last things you want to do is be late for your interview. Find how long it should take you get there, then give yourself plenty of extra time in case you get lost, stuck in traffic, or detoured. Gather your day-of materials: Even if the hiring manager doesn’t ask, it’s common practice to bring enough copies of your resume for yourself and for each of the interviewers. You should also bring a pen and paper to take notes, as well as anything else specifically requested by the employer. Other things to consider include mints, grooming materials, money for parking, and a backup interview outfit (just in case you spill your Starbucks all over your lap). Do the obvious things: Go to bed at a reasonable hour and set at least one alarm. Think positively: Visualizing a positive outcome has a surprising impact on real-life performance. Think about past successes and envision, in detail, a stellar interview in your mind. [END]
Posted on: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 12:39:37 +0000
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