How to nail an Interview

Acing an Interview

Do you want to get selected for that job you are applying to? Do you want to leave an impact on the interviewer to compel them to select and hire you? There are some simple steps that can definitely help you to nail your first interview.

Do your research

Get detailed knowledge about the company you are going for an interview with so that you do  not feel ambushed when they ask you to tell them about the organization. Before you go for the interview, prepare yourself with detailed research about the company. Be sure you do not miss any vital point. 

Study your resume well

You should know what you have written about yourself. The recruiter is surely going to crosscheck your resume to see its authenticity. You have to live up to what you have showcased about  yourself. Do not write anything about yourself that is a lie. Stick to the truth and study your resume well so as not to falter when cross examined.

Know about the job you are applying for

Do not be blind while applying for a job. Know every detail of the job  you are applying for. Your designation or the post they are hiring, you need to be updated thoroughly about the job profile to not to end up like a lost man in the ocean.

Prepare a nice enticing pitch

“ Tell me about yourself”. This is one niche question that everyone has to come across while appearing for an interview. You need to prepare a nice and enticing pitch about yourself . be crisp and distinctive. Gauge what the interviewer wants to know about you. Showcase your skills and your dedication. Highlight your achievements. Show them how confident you are, but do not sound like a boring robot repeating a well learned pre prepared pitch. Your tone has to be impromptu yet full of confidence but don't sound like a complacent prick. A right pitch means you are halfway done through the interview.

Create a robust first impressed

As you all know, a first impression is your last impression. You have to create that first image in front of the interviewer with your gestures, with your resume and with your confidence level. You have to slay with a very strong and robust first impression that is going t o be tough for them to ignore and look past.

Body language

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No shaking of your legs, no tapping of your feet, no drumming of your fingers. You might be a ball of nerves inside your heart, but outside, you need to show your confidence. Spine straight, eyes in direct contact with the interviewer while displaying a pleasant smile. Your body language should scream conviction. No one wants a nervous employee who doesn't know how to deal with an unnerving situation. Prepare yourself accordingly.

Display your skill

No one is interested in your vulnerabilities. The recruiter or the hiring agency is certainly not. They are interested in your skills and the fields you excel at. Highlight them, both in your resume and while being interviewed. Tell them about your achievements. Or the plus points that you have that makes you a better choice than others. Tell them about why you are more suitable for the job and convince them on why they should hire you.

Be prepared with questions to ask

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“ So? Do you have anything to ask?” . You are going to get this question by the end of your interview. Every interviewer gives you a chance to put forward your set of queries. Don't shy away from asking anything you have doubts about. Your questions leave an impression that you are interested in working with them. It shows how keen you are about the organization or how serious you are about your job application. Be crystal clear and clear away every doubt you have about them.

Follow up

Send a well written thank you not within 24 hours of your interview. Tell them in nice words of your appreciation for their precious time. Let them know that it was a pleasure to be interviewed by them. Focus on some points that will boost their complacency. A follow up is so important to nail an interview. They will surely mark your gesture and this will make you earn that extra point over the others that can push you over the edge to grab the exact attention you have been seeking and hit the right button of the interviewer.

If you manage to get a grasp of the simple yet significant above stated strategies, you are all set to nail your interview. Sit and go through the points and prepare yourself accordingly.

Have a happy interview. Best of luck!