Successful Job Search Interview Process

Introduction: The Interview
This, of course, is the most essential part of the process of getting the job. This is your chance to personally sell yourself to the company, in a way that a...

Part 1a: Your Desired Interview Result
As mentioned before, you should prepare well for an interview, but beware of learning your answers - this will come across and be a hindrance to you, as well...

Part 1b: Create A Good First Impression At Interview
Now, first impressions are indeed important. As such, you should prepare well for the interview. It is rare for a formal interview to be in anything other...

Part 1c: What Colours To Wear At Interview
Beware of wearing very loud colours for the interview - whilst you might have a penchant for psychadelic green, some people might not see this as a good thing,...

Part 1d: Combating Interview Nerves
It's an interview. You are going to be nervous. However, on arrival at the venue and when seeing other candidates, some people have a sudden attack of the...

Part 1e: The Interviewers First Impression
In the interview itself, be prepared to shake the interviewer's hand. Also remember to smile; smile as you go in and smile as much as possible during the...

Part 1f: Eye Contact At Interview And Body Language
Good eye contact is important - as is your general body language. You should keep an open position with your body, rather than closing off, turning...

Part 2: Interview Mistakes: Turning Up Late
You should always make your utmost effort to turn up on time for the interview. If you are travelling by car, leave 30 minutes or so earlier than you...

Part 2a: Interview Mistakes: Poor Preparation
We recommended in an earlier how to that you prepare thoroughly - think of the questions that you are likely to be asked and jot down possible avenues to go...

Part 2b: Interview Mistakes: Appearance
Scruffy or unsuitable appearance. For instance, if you have lots of tattoos on display, this is likely to ensure that most companies do not offer you a job....

Part 2c: Interview Mistakes: Attitude
If the interviewer suspects that you are displaying a bad attitude, then the job is as good as a gonner. Many people experience this when actually in an...

Part 2d: Interview Mistakes: Decorum
In general, you should make a special effort at interview to be polite to everyone from the company that you meet and greet, and also other candidates....

Part 2e: Interview Mistakes: Negativity
You may be chalked down as having a bad attitude if you start making digs at the other candidates, or at the other companies that you have applied to, or your...

Part 2f: Interview Mistakes: Nerves
Most people - if not all - are nervous at interview. However we manage to settle down after a little bit once we start the process. If you really are...

Part 2g: Interview Mistakes: Lack Of Confidence
A more common reason for failing an interview is that the interviewer(s) think that you simply lack confidence to a significant extent. The reason for this...

Part 2h: Interview Mistakes: Lying
Clearly, if you are caught lying, then you will not get the job. Or if you lie, and get the job, but are then found out, then you are liable to undergo serious...

Part 2i: Interview Mistakes: Inconsistency
With respect to inconsistencies, most interviewers are very quick to pick up on these - they are experienced at talking to people and extracting information...

Part 2j: Interview Mistakes: Not Achieving The Objective
Many interviews, for instance role plays, will have some particular aim, that is not necessarily associated with the job. For instance, imagine that you...

Part 2k: Interview Mistakes: Not Listening
In any job there is likely to be a lot of listening involved - to the rest of your team, your leaders, and perhaps those below you. In general, communication...

Part 2l: Interview Mistakes: Losing Your Cool
A final problem that can scupper your chances is you losing your cool. In several interviews, particularly those highly competitive, highly salaried, or...

Part 3: Body Language Introduction
Body language has been mentioned on a couple of occasions in this guide. And it is important that you are positive and enthusiastic with your body...

Part 3a: Confident Body Language
Walking, standing up straight - portrays...

Part 3b: Defensive Body Language
walking, hands in pockets - portrays defensive, dejected body...

Part 3c: Body Language Of Readiness
standing, hands on hips -...

Part 3d: Body Language - Very Defensive
Sitting with arms crossed - very...

Part 3e: Body Language: Lying
touching nose -...

Part 3f: Body Language: More Confidence
sitting, hands behing head -...

Part 3g: Body Language: Nervous
playing with hair - insecure,...

Part 3h: Body Language: Interest
Tilting your head when someone else is talking implies that you are interested in what they have to say. Try it at...

Part 3i: Body Language: Sincerity
open palms - openness, sincerity (politician's...

Part 3j: Body Language: Insecurity
lack of eye contact - nervous, insecure, not...

Part 3k: Body Language: Summary
You should try and project a positive message with your body language. Walk tall, shake hands fairly strongly, sit up straight, maintain eye contact...

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