You sent in
your application and are anxious about hearing back from
the employer. The phone rings. That's it,
you've got the interview. What's next? You
have come a long way, but the process is not over yet.
Actually, you have been sheltered so far, but will now
have to "perform live." What should you do?
Recognize
that the finish line is close and that the competition
has narrowed down. You're among the finalists.
Will you be standing up to the pressure or will you
flounder? It is here that the good work
methodology that you have followed so far will prove
useful. If you have researched the organization
and the industry, all you have to do now is refresh your
memory and be ready to answer questions that go your
way. Anticipate questions and practice out loud.
Be ready to discuss your experience and qualifications. Be ready to make positive
statements about how you can contribute to the employer.
Be ready to give concrete examples.
There is
no way for you to know what questions will be asked at
the job interview, but that's not what "being ready"
means. It does not mean to know what to expect.
It means to be prepared for the unexpected. There
is just so much you can do to prepare for the interview.
Once you have done your part, lay back and put things in
perspective. "Absorb" the information as opposed
to memorizing it. Be ready to discuss the
information as opposed to regurgitating it.
WorkBloom's Interview Center is a collection of
articles, each shedding a different perspective on the
job interview process to help you prepare for that
crucial meeting. As you read through the material
in this section, keep in mind that confidence is key
when interviewing for a job. If you don't believe
in yourself, nobody will. If you want the
interviewer to think that you are the best fit for the
job, you must first believe it yourself. Notice
that we used the word "fit" as opposed to "qualified."
