The Job Interview

We never have a second chance to make a first impression. It’s very important to know on a job interview, we have just a few minutes to show we deserve the job we apply for. It may be stressful and sometimes we may say things we don’t think, or we get confused and worried. What is worth is never easy.

Here are some things that may help:

Be nice and polite. The people who will be on the other side are humans too and they want you to join their team. Be patient if they are late or not completely aware of your CV, say you appreciate their time, wish them a nice afternoon/weekend.

Be aware where do you apply. We apply for companies and positions we’re interested in, but we should go any further once invited on an interview. Read the company website, the job requirements and opportunities and think about how does the job match your knowledge, experience and goals.

Show desire to learn. Every company has its own policy and systems and jobs there require a specific trainings. So tell them what you know why do you believe it will be useful for them and never forget to mention you are ready to learn everything that the job takes. People who don’t learn all the time are less likely to grow a successful career. Be flexible and easy going.

Never complain. Why did u leave your previous job is a normal question on a job interview. Don’t focus on the weak points of your career past, but on the positives of your future one. Don’t say what you didn’t like in your previous job, because people who are used to complain and mourn , they will always do, no matter where they are. Saying that you set up higher goals and being desired to meet new challenges, it sounds better.

Listen and understand. Listen to what they say and ask minor questions in order to show understanding of what you hear. Ask what they can offer, if you are not interested in their conditions that can make a bad impression- you are needy and you will agree on whatever they say, you are not confident and you don’t think you deserve any benefits or you are not interested in their offer any more.

And never feel disappointed if it doesn’t work out. Sometimes it just wasn’t your place to be. Believe something better is out there for you!