Preparation before the interview
- Understand the background and current status of the employer or company, as well as information about the industry before the interview
- Prepare personal information required during the interview, such as resume, relevant academic credentials, photos, etc. (depending on the information requested by the employer)
- Bring a pen and appropriate stationery to fill in the job application form
- Prepare suitable clothes for an interview and look neat and tidy
- Practice mock interview questions at home and reduce errors during interviews
- Find the route to the interview location before the interview
- Sufficient sleep and rest
Interview skills and etiquette
- Arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the interview to prepare yourself and create a good impression.
- Check if you are groomed and well-dressed before entering the interview location
- Be confident and wear a smile. Look at others’ eyes and greet the interviewer politely
- Stay standing while walking into the interview room and sit down only when you are invited
- Pay attention to your sitting posture with feet flat and do not put the hands cross on the chest
- Concentrate on interviewer’s questions during the interview to ensure the answer is correct and stay calm
- Look at the interviewer when answering questions. Keep your voice and tone as soft and calm as possible
- Say “thank you” and “goodbye” to the interviewer at the end of the interview politely
Precautions during the interview
- The interview clothes should be simple and tidy, and the makeup should be light, avoid wearing exaggerated accessories
- Don’t look around when you talk, as it may make you look rude and disrespectful.
- Appropriate body language can help to express your points and opinions, but excessive body movements should be avoided
- Try not to play with your hair and avoid other small movements during the interview, which may make you feel nervous and anxious
- Avoid answering too short or long, or even off-topic. Try to answer questions from the interviewer directly.
Interview Skills
Interview skills - Prepare for a successful job interview
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Presentation Skills
Presentation skills – Preparation for the interview (Part 1)
Presentation skills – Practical examples (Part 2)