After completing your application make sure you plan ahead. Demonstrating knowledge of the position and company signals that you’re serious about making an immediate impact. Every employer wants people who want to work,but more importantly employers want workers that are truly connected to making a different. Once you’re called in for an interview, take a deep breath and relax. Stress and tension prevent the interviewer from getting to know you.
Promote yourself with the facts. Discussing prior failures as well as successes demonstrates self-awareness and a propensity to grow and learn. Experience comes from living, and learning comes through assessment of trial and error. Confidence and courteous goes a long way when presenting your best self. Make sure your cell phone is off and you give your full attention to the interview. This is your moment, don’t let anything distract you.
Remember an interview is a two way street. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and learn more about the current position, or other positions in the company. Curiosity and genuine interest will help you stand out from thecrowd.
One of the most important things you can do before an interview is to show up 15 minutes earlier and prime yourself. Research shows that sitting in a confident and upright position for 15 minutes can actually make you smarter. If you “prime” your physiology by looking confident and smart, your brain actually listens!
