The individual job interview is one of the most important and decisive stages, which also generates a lot of insecurity on the part of candidates.
Therefore, we have listed below a series of tips to help you in this stage. Check out.
Prepare for your job interview
The first tip is the most obvious, but the most important. Because, nervousness and lack of preparation can demonstrate immaturity and disqualify excellent candidates.
To do well at this stage, the candidate needs to prepare, and this preparation does not begin the day before the job interview.
You need to read your CV, pay attention to the details and know how to summarize your story in a clear and objective way, without forgetting the most relevant points.
For this, self-knowledge is one of the most important points. It will directly influence the way you tell your story. The way you express yourself and talk about yourself, your skills and competencies , points to develop, points already developed, projects carried out, career plans, limitations, among other aspects, is also very important.
If necessary, put everything on paper, ask yourself and answer the questions to understand how this process works in your mind.
This is an excellent tip for managing nervousness when carrying out your job interview.
Research and study the company
This tip may seem cliché, but it is extremely important that you research the company and study its values, mission, and main objectives.
There is no point in participating in the selection process and attending the interview if your profile is not aligned with that of the company.
Even if you meet all the technical and behavioral requirements, and passed the other stages, the company will put all these values to the test in the job interview. And, they probably won’t hire you if your values are very different from the organization’s values.
And here’s something very important: it’s not worth lying!
Well, this will harm you, and probably, if you are approved, you will not adapt to the company’s environment and climate in the future.
Furthermore, getting to know the company is one of the best ways to make a good impression on the interviewer. This will demonstrate your interest in the position, as well as your availability and commitment to collaborating with that company.
Take care of your appearance
A common question is what to wear to a job interview.
If you are a woman, don’t overdo the makeup, or exaggerate the neckline of your blouse or the length of your skirt.
Now if you are a man, be careful with your appearance. Currently, companies don’t care about beards and mustaches, as long as the candidate doesn’t have an unkempt appearance.
In short, choose your clothes carefully. Keep them separate the day before to avoid delays and reduce anxiety. Try to align the clothes according to the company. If it’s not the first time you’ve been to the company, try to remember what the employees (receptionist, recruiters) were wearing. If possible, adapt your clothing and appearance to the company.
What needs to draw attention is your professional experience , aligned with your personality and behavioral traits.
And we don’t need to talk about hygiene, do we? Just be careful not to overdo the perfume.
Slovenly and careless clothing is not the main factor that will classify or disqualify you. However, a sloppy and careless appearance can certainly make a bad impression on the recruiter.
When in doubt, opt for more classic and sober clothes. Use common sense at this time.
Pay attention to your posture in front of the interviewer
Let’s be clear and realistic: the job interview is one of the most feared moments, as it is where you, as a candidate, will come face to face with the interviewer and have little time to impress him.
And worse: this interviewer is often the manager or a director of the company, which causes even more anxiety.
But remember: you are going for a professional assessment, so be careful how you behave and what not to say.
Your posture must convey confidence and professionalism. This means that you should not talk too much about your personal life, or tell very private stories, diverting the focus of the interview.
Use common sense even when formulating answers to personal questions. And they will come!
Another tip is: never try to hide your personality, or never show yourself to be who you are not just trying to please the interviewer. This could be quite a trap!
You will be trying to show at this point that you are different from other candidates and that you should be hired by that company.
Therefore, show that you deserve the opportunity because of who you are and what you can offer to that company.
When asking questions about mistakes or mistakes in previous positions, avoid exaggerations, or avoid masking your answers. Always be honest and truthful. Because, many times what the recruiter is evaluating is what you learned from the error and how you applied the learning, and not whether the error was serious or not.
A lot of the time he’s just trying to understand how you deal with conflicts.
Be impartial and professional
Whenever the interviewer asks about previous jobs, be impartial and demonstrate professionalism.
Never, under any circumstances, speak badly about your former manager or the company, not even about your co-workers. The interviewer is not interested in your personal conflicts.
What he may question is about conflicts at work, as he will be interested in knowing how you deal with conflicts, your level of emotional intelligence and whether you know how to manage your emotions well.
But he’s not interested in the fight you had with a colleague over personal issues.
Furthermore, be professional in the work environment, avoid showing unnecessary humor, jokes taken out of context, or inappropriate words.
Therefore, always answer questions clearly and simply. Try your best to avoid answers with double meanings and don’t try to deceive the interviewer.
Listen to the recruiter carefully and respond objectively
When we are anxious, it is common to forget this crucial point in an interview.
So be careful not to run over the interviewer. Wait for him to finish the questions or comments.
Furthermore, try to be clear and objective when providing the information requested.
And when in doubt, ask!
It’s better to ask to fully understand what the interviewer meant than to give an incomplete or out-of-context answer.
What not to say in a job interview
In an interview, you need to know what to say to avoid mistakes or for the dialogue to occur in a fluid and objective manner. On the other hand, you also need to know what not to say!
Therefore, do not make too personal comments about yourself, the company or your previous manager.
Avoid remarks, for example, “the company never paid on time”, “my supervisor was not capable of being a leader”, “my colleagues were inept”. These remarks will certainly be seen negatively by the interviewer.
Even if you have realized that that environment is not for you, do not show a lack of interest in the vacancy or opportunity, as this could harm you in the future, if another opportunity arises that interests you in the same company.
Never make comments indicating your insecurity about the company or its values. Don’t even start the interview by asking about salaries and benefits. The company knows that these points are important, but for them what is at stake is whether you really have the ideal profile for the position.
Finally, avoid questions about company customs, such as holiday amendments, end-of-year parties or vacations. These questions can convey the idea of a professional without commitment or disinterest.
Give thanks
It doesn’t matter whether or not you did well in the interview, whether you performed well or whether you believe you could have done better. It doesn’t even matter if you didn’t like the company or if you’re still interested in it after the job interview.
Always thank the interviewer for their time, willingness and opportunity.
This gesture demonstrates kindness and humility, important points that will certainly be considered at the time of the evaluation.