A job interview is like a game, all you have to do is prepare to win your game, avoid negative emotions such as anxiety and panic, and know that tension increases if you are a recent graduate, relax and let us master the rules of the game with the best job interview tips.
What is a job interview?
It is a business meeting between two people to be evaluated by the two parties, so you evaluate whether the job is suitable for you or not, and on the other hand the employer or the human resources employee determines the right person for the job, or in other words, are your skills and experiences suitable for carrying out some of the tasks required in the organization.
What are the different forms of job interviews?
1- Telephone interviews:
Some institutions have initial job interviews over the phone, and if the time is not right for you, tell the person who is talking to you to select an appointment that fits your time so that you can talk to him with your full focus.
2- Online interview:
If you live in a place far from the company's headquarters or in another country, the interview takes place via skype or zoom, and both are audio and video programs that help the meeting at a specific time, and if you have this type of job interviews, you should check the strength of your Internet, and choose a quiet place.
3- A face-to-face personal interview:
And that usual interview means that you go to the company's headquarters and meet with a human resources official or the owner of the facility.
The steps for your success in a job interview fall into two parts, a section before the interview and one during the interview, and you have to prepare for both of them.
Job interview tips you need to follow before a job interview:
Let's start our steps with our top 5 pre-job interview tips.
1- Writing a resume professionally:
What is a CV?
It is a document that shows the person’s skills, job and educational experiences, and submitted to the employer. Accordingly, the candidate is evaluated.
And you must be honest in your CV and know well every letter written within your CV, and you must be prepared to answer each section and explain it in detail, and you have to check your CV linguistically, as many people do not make this mistake, make sure that it is written correctly. Whether it is in Arabic, or in English.
- The CV consists of several sections:
. Personal information: You must write your triple name, phone number, your e-mail, your date of birth, and your address and put a personal picture when you request its presence, and it is important that it be a practical picture, do not use pictures with friends, or unprofessional photos.
. Scientific information: You have to write your degree in the university and mention the name of the college and your major, and do not forget to include also the training courses that you got.
. Professional experiences: all your previous work experiences, and all the jobs you worked for, are written in descending order, and you must mention your job title and company name, and do not forget to write the period of time you worked for.
. Voluntary work: You can mention your experiences if you participated in voluntary work before inside or outside the university, and if you did not participate before, you do not have to, it is a non-mandatory item in the CV.
. Language: write if you are fluent in a foreign language other than your mother tongue, and you must state your level if you speak it fluently, intermediate or beginner.
. Skills: Skills are divided into technical skills, for example if you are proficient in using programs such as Microsoft office programs, and soft skills such as: finding work in a team, negotiation skills, persuading people, coping with sudden situations, and crisis management.
. Hobbies: And finally, if you have a hobby, such as: drawing, swimming, or playing sports, you can write it on your resume.
And you should check how to send your CV, if it is supposed to be sent via the company e-mail or to be submitted hand in hand inside the headquarters of the institution, and when sending the CV via e-mail, you must verify your e-mail name, avoid names or aliases. Mysterious, use your triple name.
2- Preparation and study:
You have to prepare well for the job interview, and you have to research and ask if there is an exam as some companies have entrance tests.
Some companies have a language test, to measure your level of language in a foreign language, such as English.
Or an IQ test, to find out how you think, and there are many test examples and answers on the Internet, you can search and try answering questions to be ready.
You must study and review your major to be ready to answer technical questions, because some companies have professional exams.
And do not forget to conduct a search for the institution or company to learn its history, specialization, and required work tasks, try to search for the company through social networking sites, and it is possible that you know a friend in turn who knows a friend inside the institution and let him tell you about the details of the work.
If you find a friend who works there, you can ask about official work hours, official holidays, names of managers, job hierarchy, salary, and nature of work.
3- Uniforms:
Before going to the official interview, you must make sure of the dress code to be present in. You can contact the company and ask. Some companies prefer formal uniforms, and others prefer consistent clothes, and completely stay away from casual wear. Do not lose sight of this point, it leaves a positive impact on the human resources official or employer.
. Formal uniform:
Choose solid and dark colors, whether a girl or a boy. You have to choose between a full suit, or a shirt, trousers and a jacket, and the girl can wear a simple black skirt that is not decorated.
Young men should avoid wearing accessories.
Do not wear a lot of makeup, calm and simple makeup is preferred.
Avoid bright frills and fringes.
As for shoes, black shoes are preferred for a young man or girl, and a girl can wear simple heels.
4- Commitment to the specified time:
You must adhere to the specified time, and it is preferable to arrive a quarter of an hour before the appointment, in order to adapt to the place, see other job seekers, and give up your negative feelings.
And do not forget to search for the best way to reach the facility. It is important to know the location before the day of the interview, and to calculate the time required to arrive at the facility so as not to be late on the day of the interview.
5- Take care of your physical health:
Do not forget to sleep well the night of the interview, to be completely focused.
Avoid drinking stimulants before the appointment because stimulants like tea and coffee add to stress.
Don't drink a lot of water before the appointment to be comfortable during the interview.
To deal with stress, you need to breathe in and out regularly.
Avoid eating spicy and full of spices.
Tips during a job interview:
You have now reached the level of the monster in the game, be ready to win the job, because now you have learned the rules of the game well, and in order to be able to master the rules of the game we have 8 tips and 5 prohibitions.
8 Job Interview Tips You Should Follow:
The first impression is very important, so you have to be self-confident, and accept to shake hands with the interviewer with a gentle and calm smile.
This is the right time and place to show off your job abilities and personal skills. Present the best version of you. You should impress the person sitting in front of you and convince him that you are the right person for that job.
When entering the interview, just relax, introduce yourself and tell him your name, and don't forget to shake hands.
Pay attention to the tone of your voice, you must speak loudly, because the low voice leaves the impression that you are a shy person, and a loud voice leaves an effect that you are nervous, or a nervous person.
Listen carefully to the speaker's words and think three seconds before answering. If he tells you a question that you do not understand, then it is okay to tell him to rephrase the question.
You have to smile at the interviewer to break your anxiety, but avoid being overly cute.
You have to make eye contact with him, make him feel focused and important to get the job, and avoid distracting looks.
Remember to bring the papers you are required to bring, such as a university degree, or a certificate of experience from your previous job.
5 Things You Shouldn't Do During a Job Interview:
Don't speak negatively, and don't mention your previous job badly.
Don't interrupt the interviewer, wait for them to finish.
Don't talk about your personal life a lot, but talk about your skills in doing work tasks.
Do not play with your personal phone or touch an object in the room during a job interview.
Don't be too joking, because too much shame can make you irresponsible.
Secrets to know before you embark on the job interview journey:
1-Perusal:
You can watch a lot of videos on the YouTube platform, there are many videos that talk about the job interview professionally, and you have to see all the points of view and make a comparison between them.
2-Job interview simulation:
You should try a job interview with a friend or relative and imagine what might happen. Your psyche and mind are preparing for the job interview without fear or panic, and I strongly advise you to do so if this is your first job interview.
3-Volunteer work:
If you do not have experience, you can join any volunteer work that matches your ideas and ambitions, because volunteer work adds to your personal skills, whether vocational skills or soft skills.
If you have volunteered before, you should talk about your volunteer work, and the tasks assigned to you in the job interview.
4-foreign language:
English is the global language that is spoken by more than half of the world's population, and it is dealt with within institutions. Therefore, you have to master the basics, and train to answer job interview questions in English.
5-Be educated:
Be curious to learn more about your industry, learn the latest developments in your field and areas that help develop your skills, and talk to the interviewer about the information you have.
In the end
The 7 most important steps you must follow to secure the job:
Write your CV professionally, and include basic information (personal, scientific, professional).
Prepare well, study to bring the information back into your mind, and sample answers to the most important questions in practical interviews.
Wear the appropriate attire for the job interview.
Stay on time.
Take care of your physical health.
Make the best version of you, and use all your skills and experience.
Be a positive person, and make an impression that you are a committed person, who can carry out work tasks and take responsibility.
Do not get frustrated if you cannot win the job, it is okay if you did not succeed in the job interview, but you have to learn from your past mistakes and prepare with all your skills to win the new interview, and do not forget that the job interview is like a game. You must master the rules to finally win your job.
