How to successfully get a job interview?

Each person has been interviewed at least once in his life. And one cannot but agree that this is one of the most important stages in hiring. Writing a resume and posting it on job sites is not as difficult as proving to a potential employer that you are exactly who he needs. However, what to say, how to behave and how to answer tricky questions correctly? Let's try to understand everything in more detail.

So, suppose the employer is already interested in your candidacy, but before calling you for an interview, he is likely to have a small telephone conversation with you. This is a great opportunity for you to prove yourself and show all your good qualities.

If you send your resume to a large company, then most likely You will have to talk with a staff recruiter, or the so-called HR manager. Be as polite as possible and be sure to remember or write down the name of the interlocutor and his position.

Most often, during a telephone conversation, the candidate is updated with personal data, asked general questions about his previous job and the position he is applying for. There is nothing complicated or terrible about this. But still after you submitted your resume, keep your passport and notebook on hand in case of a sudden call from the employer.

Here is a list of things you must do during a phone conversation.

1. Check with the interlocutor what position the company invites you to. If after explaining in general terms your future responsibilities and requirements, it became clear that you are not suitable for this vacancy or it does not suit you, you should immediately politely refuse, explaining the reason and apologizing. If you do not, then the time you spend on this job will be wasted.
2. If you still agreed to an interview, then write down in the diary the exact address of the company, the time of the meeting, and the full name of the person with whom you spoke. This will not only be tactful of you, but will also help you later if you suddenly forget the address.
3. If you are scheduled for a personal interview, if possible, find out the name of your future interviewer. During the first meeting with him, you will be able to contact him by name and patronymic, and not the cold "You". From the first minutes, this will help you raise his level of trust in you.

Remember that overall your the conversation should be positive and correct. Eychars of many companies note that one can only determine by the voice of many potential employees whether they are ready for a future position or not. Try to smile whenever possible, as this not only gives you confidence, but also helps to win over the person you are talking to.

When planning your interview date, make sure you don't have other appointments on that day.. If there are any and it is impossible to avoid them, then plan them with a difference of at least 2-3 hours. This will not only allow you to be punctual, but also give time to mentally prepare for the upcoming conversation.

If you don’t know how to tactfully refuse an appointment, then here is a universal template that can be used in such situations: “Thank you for your interest in the candidacy and the time that you gave me, but I have to refuse your offer because ... "

If possible, explain the reason for the refusal immediately and clearly. So the likelihood that you will be offered a more suitable vacancy is much higher.

The first thing to do before you get ready for an interview is to at least roughly imagine how it will go. Answer yourself a few basic questions.

1. Will it be an individual or group conversation?
2. What significance does the employer attach to the look of the applicant?
3. Will this be a classic interview or any non-standard questions and situations? The latter is usually characteristic of modern and more progressive companies, as well as companies associated with the field of IT and high technology.

   Once you have roughly decided what the interview will be, it's time to start the real preparation.

Write in advance on the piece of paper everything that you can tell about yourself. Its positive and negative qualities. In a separate line, write down your features that successfully set you apart from other applicants. Feel free to praise yourself too much. But you should not hide your negative aspects or bad habits, since they will manifest in one way or another.

Try to collect as much positive information about yourself as possible. Your awards and letters from school, college or university, articles about you in the local newspaper, or at least a letter of recommendation from your previous place of work. All this will give you not only to distinguish yourself, but you yourself will feel more confident. Also in the portfolio is to add a few examples of your work, if your profession allows you to do this.

On the last day before the interview, try not to think about anything related to it. You set aside this time to relax before a difficult day and show yourself as efficiently as possible. It allows you to calm down, which means you feel better and more confident in a meeting.

Also take the time to do a little searching for information about the company itself. Learn some nuances.

1. What the company does, what kind of services it provides or produces products, what is its target audience and approximate turnover.
2. The age of the company and its generalized history. When there were recessions in demand or productivity, whether the company was at a heavy loss and for how long.
3. Composition of company management.
4. General employee turnover data. To do this, you can compare the approximate number of employees with the number of vacancies.
5. Type of company. Commercial or state. This directly affects your future earnings.
6. Find company mentions in the media. Highlight the main keys for yourself. Which are more positive or negative?

It is worth paying attention to general recommendations before the interview.

1. Do not drink alcohol at least two days before the interview. The smell of alcohol will immediately repel, and confidence in such a candidate will significantly decrease.
2. Try not to drink a lot. It will be stupid if you come to the meeting and the first thing you will look for in the building is the toilet.
3. Go to bed 1.5-2 hours earlier. Most likely, before an important day, you will not be able to quickly fall asleep, and this time will allow you to compensate for the lack of sleep.

When applying for a job, there are several aspects that you must consider. This applies not only to your appearance or speech, but also to such moments as elementary punctuality and behavior. Such seemingly simple and inconspicuous things largely determine your chances of a successful interview.

According to numerous studies, 93% of the impression that the employer creates about you depends on non-verbal behavior. These are those gestures, facial expressions and other signals that you cannot control or can only partially.

The main rule of communication with the interviewer is the correspondence of what you say with how you behave.. An insecure and shy person, shrinking at every word of the interviewer, is unlikely to arouse the same trust as a confident interlocutor who talks about his successes and best qualities.

Try to calm down and relax. If you feel that your whole body is tense, and you can’t cope with it before entering the office, massage your face with your palms slightly, but do not rub it, otherwise it will turn red. This small exercise will help relax the muscles of the face, and it will look calmer during the dialogue.

Be sure to smile when you are talking. Of course, you are not obliged to sit throughout the interview with a silly smile, but when the person you are talking to is not too lazy to smile at him.

If you lower your head to read or write something, then interrupt eye contact with the interlocutor. To do this is extremely undesirable, as this will adversely affect the further decision-making on his part.

Never use negative gestures., do not cross your arms over your chest and do not put them in your pockets, do not use your index finger and do not clench your fists. This can disrupt the atmosphere of communication and undermine confidence in you.

In the case of an interview, the famous phrase “Meet by clothes, but escorted by mind” will be more suitable than ever. The first thing that the interviewer will pay attention to is your appearance.

But it’s also important not to overdo it. It is not necessary to buy an expensive suit and shoes for the last money, to do a hairstyle and so on.In many modern companies, this kind of appearance has not been welcomed for a long time, besides it will betray your excitement, which obviously will not put you in the best light. The main thing in choosing a suit is that you should be comfortable and comfortable in it.

For men, a loose shirt and pants are suitable. If desired, a jacket can be worn on the shirt, as well as complementing the image with a bow tie. If you don’t wear classic shoes, simple semi-sport shoes with laces or moccasins are quite suitable for them.

For a woman, a dress or skirt with a knee-length and blouses in calm tones will be appropriate. They can be either single-color, or with a large or medium pattern. For those who prefer trousers, there are options for combining classic trousers with fitted shirts. Shoes should be picked up on low or medium heels. In no case do not go for an interview in stilettos, this creates an impression of vulgarity.

Even if you get a job in an IT company, where the requirements for the dress code are not so high, it is worth abandoning ripped jeans and crumpled t-shirts. Give preference to trousers or jeans of dark tones. For cases where a strictly official style of clothing does not fit exactly the same as a loose one, There is own style Smart Casual.

Try not to overestimate your timbre, it creates the feeling that you are afraid of the interlocutor and are trying to adapt to him. The same goes for speech speed. If you start talking too fast, intentionally slow down. But it’s not worth the delay too. You risk not only losing the attention of the interlocutor, but also tiring him. 120 words per minute - quite comfortable speed. For practice, before the interview, write a short text of about this volume and try to read it aloud in a minute.

This will create an interlocutor's desire to trust you. Speak loud and clear enough, but do not shout, otherwise it can be perceived as aggression. If you have problems with diction or you stutter, try to learn to speak clearly and clearly at least a few universal phrases in advancethat may come in handy.

Saying that it is impossible to be late in no way does not make sense, since this is already known. Ideal if you will be in place 3-5 minutes before the start. Too early your appearance can be perceived as excessive haste, insecurity or indecision.

If, for example, you get lost in an unfamiliar area, get stuck in traffic, or cannot find a parking space. They will also come in handy if it suddenly turns out that you need to obtain a pass to the office.

An interview is primarily a dialogue between two specialists, applicants interested in each other. Therefore, you, like your interlocutor, have every right to ask him any questions that interest you.

1. What kind of person are you looking for? This question will give you the necessary information about the qualities of the preferred candidate, which you can highlight in your story about yourself, as well as give a general idea of ​​the company's requests.
2. What is important for you when choosing a candidate? This way you specify what qualities have a leading role in selecting applications and choosing a person.
3. Ask for an example of the tasks that will be set for you if you are nevertheless hired.
4. It is very important to agree on when you can wait for an answer. Be prepared for the fact that the answer may be mixed. Due to the large number of applications, the employer sometimes simply can not answer you quickly. So be prepared to be patient.

Feel free to ask questions. The more you learn about upcoming work at the interview stage, the less surprises there will be in the future if it passes successfully.

The most important rule worth mentioning right away is honesty. Whatever questions you are asked, in no case do not lie.

A rare interview is held without uncomfortable questions from the recruiter. They may be reasons for dismissal from a previous place of work, conflicts with colleagues or superiors, and so on. Some employers even ask you to talk about the biggest failure in your life. Remember, they do this not to humiliate you, but to understand how great your experience is and what kind of stressful situations you have already encountered.

Do not resort to negatively colored phrases. Talk about the past in a neutral or positive way. So you will not only show your restraint, but also prove to the recruiter that you can get along with the team.

A self-presentation plan is best prepared in advance. Do not forget to mention in it the educational institutions where you studied, and your past jobs.

If you do not have work experience, it is not scary. The fact that you did not work for another company in this field of activity does not mean that you have no experience. They can serve as a project that you did at a college or institute, as well as your personal achievements and experience. If your workbook is empty, but there were any third-party projects or unofficial employment in the area where you are looking for work, do not forget to mention this.

Also prepare an answer to the standard question “Why do you want to work with us?” Here, an important role will be played by how much information you managed to learn about the company. Demonstrate your knowledge and do not forget to mention at least the largest achievements of the company.

Besides, you can check if you have been interviewed yet. In this case, do not get lost or go deep into the details. It’s enough to say that you also pass other interviews for a similar position, but it is in this company that you can develop one or another of your quality or skill.

Feel free to answer questions about your personal life, but don’t tell too much. Only the minimum necessary to evaluate your future development strategy and priorities. Answer the question about your desired salary clearly.

The interviewer can ask you a variety of logical and other tasks, like the one where you need to sell a pen. It is typical for job interviews for realtors, sales assistants and sales representatives.

Consider the most common mistakes made when applying for a job.

1. Criticism of the previous authorities. Do not speak badly about the previous employer. Everything that you say about him, the interviewer will project on himself and is unlikely to be satisfied with what he heard.
2. Speak exclusively on business. Do not go into insignificant details that have nothing to do with the interview. Do not avoid talking about personal topics, but do not pay more attention to them than necessary.
3. Listen carefully. Nobody likes when the interlocutor interrupts or is not serious about the dialogue. In the case of an interview, this is even more important.
4. Do not be silent. If you have to literally pull out information, this will not allow the interlocutor to fully appreciate your abilities. Of course, you do not need to speak without pause. Just keep a balance and try to avoid awkward pauses.
5. When you talk about something specific, give examples. For example, if you are talking about any quality of your own, give an example of a situation where you have managed to maximize its use.
6. Do not lie. Any lie will surface sooner or later, and only you will suffer from it.
7. Do not criticize the employer or his company. You did not come for an interview in order to lift her from her knees, so refrain from all kinds of advice.
8. And the most important thing - follow the beat and good manners. Do not forget to say hello, say goodbye, and also say "thank you" and "please."

Experienced psychologists give recommendations that you can use when interviewing.

• Proficiency in professional slang. It is a common misconception that HR managers do not understand anything in the company’s work, but simply recruit people. They know perfectly how everything is arranged from the inside, which means that if you use several professional expressions in your story, this will be counted as a definite plus for you.
• Develop general erudition. If in a conversation you will refer to useful books, articles and other sources of information regarding your position, this will help to attract an interlocutor and create the impression of a smart and well-read employee. This is extremely important if you apply for high positions or positions related to intellectual work.
• Learn to sell yourself competently. The more positive qualities you find in yourself, the better you can tell the employer about them.
• Make and learn a list of answers to common questions like "Who do you see yourself in 5 years" or "Name your best qualities." This will allow not only not to waste time on an interview in vain, but also to feel more confident.
• There are topics that you should not talk about during the interview. These include, for example, retelling your own resume, skills that are not important in future work, personal goals in life.
• Do not be afraid to take the initiative in your own hands. If the recruiter does not ask any questions, that means he wants to hear something from you, in addition to what you have already said. In this case, try to tell as fully as possible about yourself, your goals.