Invest time into preparing for
the interview.It is so
important that you learn about the company.Be prepared to talk about recent press releases, Executive
management, VC investors, product and market positioning, and
competitors.If you
think you can wing it during the interview or call, your level of
success of moving to the next stages falls below 25%.
Be on time for the interview.Most HR managers will judge a candidate on this factor alone.Don’t take the interview out of your hands by simply being
late!
If you have an emergency, CALL
your recruiter ASAP.He / she will contact their client.Your recruiter has the relationship and it will come off professionally if they advise them
your running late.
Dress in a professional
manner. Most people
think they can figure someone out in
the first 10 mins of meeting and clearly they only can do that by
the first impression you make.
Be clear and confident,
but never cocky or arrogant.Remember
there will always be people you compete with and that person maybe
your future boss.
Clearly relate your skills and
experience to the interviewer.Always
ask questions to be certain that they understand your value and
accomplishments.
Stay relevant and on task.Doing so, you show respect for their time and being
considerate of the interview process.
ACTIVELY
LISTEN -
can't emphasize this one enough!An interview goes both ways however; setting you apart from
other candidates is the goal of any successful interview. Ask for
clarification if needed, never cut off the interviewer and let them
know your listening by using the informative questions.
Prepare a list of questions
and keep them close to you.Should
you nervous,
you will be able to refer to your notes and help you stay on track. Use
positive language
Don't lose your focus
over questions that have little meaning.Help the interviewer stay focused on your skills, experiences
and accomplishments. Remember,
not everyone you interview with will have the same level of
experience interviewing people.
Be honest -
about your experience, strengths, weaknesses, etc.
