@milos89 7 January 2021 edited more from that month

Tips for a more successful job interview

There is no universal formula for a successful job interview with a potential employer, but we can single out more facts that have been proven to help you. We highlight the following important facts and give you the following tips: 1. Be 5 minutes before the agreed time It is very important to be punctual when going to a job interview. Employers want a candidate who gives the impression of accuracy and business acumen. No one wants a person who doesn’t honor agreements, who doesn’t respect their own or someone else’s time. A person who does not come to the exact date has already lost the chance at the start. Also, don’t come at exactly the minute or run to talk, as this can cause you to arrive short of breath or sweaty and this acts as a mess. Always take enough time to start an earlier interview especially if you are going to a neighborhood you have never been to before. 2. Prepare Inform yourself about the employer before going for an interview, research all the information on the company’s home page and design your answers with that in mind. Try to think about what you could do and how you could improve or contribute to your arrival at the company. Look for articles or reports on what the company has been doing, how it is evolving and what challenges it is facing, and weave that information into your answers. Don't allow yourself to go to an interview and ask questions like "And what does the company do?" or similar. 3. Introduce yourself at the first personal contact When entering the company meeting room, greet the employer with “Good day” and clearly say your full name, and shake hands firmly. Be careful that the grip is not excessive and look the interlocutor (s) in the eye. 4. Be brief During further conversation, stick to what you are being asked about. Do not answer at length but give answers accurately and concisely. Too long answers do you no good and cause the other person to turn off, which means they won’t remember enough to judge you accurately. 5. Throw out proverbs or quotes People who use proverbs often act as insecure or unaware of what they are talking about. The most important thing is to get rid of everything unnecessary in your answers! Sayings like "this one", "what is it called", "in principle" and the like take away the power and meaning of your statements. On the other hand, no matter how confident and relaxed you are, don’t use slang vocabulary, localisms, or words that are not part of a formal conversation. There are rare cases where one can speak more relaxed, but most often this can only hurt for the first conversation. 6. Be businesslike and smiling In communication with the employer, you should leave the impression of a serious person who is in the mood for communication but who is pleasant and cheerful. Too much seriousness, frowning or any other form of state of mind can only help you. On the other hand, don't overdo it by laughing, it's not good to giggle too much. Also, don’t scratch yourself, keep hunched over, or otherwise look unprofessional. Do not swing in a chair during a conversation, do not click with a ballpoint pen, do not crack your fingers or tap your fingers on the table. It is annoying and irritating, and can have a very negative effect on the impression you leave. 7. The question of salary By no means do I want to convey that I recommend for the mother to be inactive. Also, don't ask the first question about the amount of salary, but when you are asked what salary you would be willing to work for, state the range from-to the amount of salary. Understand that you must first prove yourself and show your worth. Instead of asking for an excessive amount of salary, it is better to suggest that the starting amount be lower, but that after a month or two, when you show a certain result, you negotiate the real amount. 8. Show readiness Although many do not like overtime work, it is sometimes necessary and necessary, and it is desirable to express a willingness to be able to engage further if necessary. Emphasize that you want a business challenge and are willing to give your best. 9. Carefully answer the trick questions "How do you handle stressful situations?" or "What's your biggest flaw?" or similar questions are pitfalls and listen carefully to the question you are being asked and if you are unsure ask the examiner to repeat it. The nature of the questions can be different, so plan ahead and have a few answers in preparation. Answer the question, don’t try to avoid it, but try to turn the answer into a success story. 10. Ask a smart question At the end of the job interview it is very likely they will ask you if you have any questions. If they don’t ask you, simply note that you have a few questions. Show them that you are interested in the company and that you want to know more about it. There is also an opportunity to learn about working conditions such as length of working hours, rest, etc.