21 Tips To Help You In Your Next Interview

Have you ever felt stressed or feel like you can't sleep the night before an interview? have u felt butterflies in your stomach or complete nervousness just before an interview? Well, a great impression and demonstrating your best qualities during an interview increases your chances of getting a job offer. Here are some pointers to help you with your next interview.

1.Do Your Research

It is best that you know certain things about the company you are applying for a job. Researching about the company can also help you answer possible questions since it would help you learn more about the nature of their business. Aside from that, if they ask you questions regarding their company and you are able to answer them properly, then it shows them that you are indeed interested in working for them.

2.Review the qualifications required by the company you are applying for

When you are scheduled for a job interview, you need to check back on the qualifications that the company is looking for. This way, you would be able to compare it with your present experiences and your skills. On top of that, it would also help you focus more on particular skills that would help you qualify more for the job you want.

3.Get a haircut

Seems odd right? but getting a haircut would make anyone look smart, fresh, and presentable. However, it is best that you do it about 2 or 3 days in advance. This is to make sure that you no longer carry the smell of the salon. Additionally, even if you do look more presentable with it, you may need a couple of days to get adjusted to it, which is very important when it comes to being confident during the interview.

4.Do your usual morning routine early

By taking your breakfast early or doing your usual routine earlier than usual, you would be providing yourself with extra time in preparing for the interview. It is best that you are not rushing to get to the interview. With that, you are able to ensure that you are calm and collected when you get to the venue.

5.Eat well but don’t overdo it

It is best that you eat well the day before your big job interview. This is to ensure that you will be supplying your body with the nutrients that it needs, so as to prevent any kind of stress. However, keep in mind not to overdo it, since overeating might disturb your system. Believe me, you don't want to go to the loo at the time of the interview.

6.Go to bed as early as possible

Sleeping as early as possible would provide you enough rest for the upcoming interview. Make sure as well that you brush your teeth and wash your face prior to sleeping. By doing this, you can ensure that you would be able to sleep well and have enough energy for the next day.

7. Set up your alarm

To make sure that you wake up early for your job interview, it is best that you set up your alarm for it. Just make sure that you set it to wake you up twice, with a few minutes of interval. With that, you would be making sure that you would be able to start your day early, since the second alarm would definitely wake you up if you happen to turn off the first one.

8. Take a shower

Taking a shower would ensure that you will feel refreshed for the interview. It would also help in making you look as presentable as possible. In addition, it would help in waking up every part of your body, in order to perform at your best for your job interview.

9. Eat a healthy breakfast

Job interviews, especially if it would take some time, can become draining. Thus, you need to have lots of energy to sustain yourself in answering all the questions that would be thrown at you. With a healthy breakfast, you can ensure that you would have enough energy to think of the best answers, even for the toughest questions.

10.Brush your teeth

Brushing your teeth would not just make it stronger or tougher. It would also ensure that you would be comfortable talking in front of your interviewers. The last thing that you want to happen during the interview is to see strange reactions from your interviewers every time you talk. Thus, it is best to brush your teeth, so that your breath won’t smell bad.

11.Iron your clothes

One of the best things to do to become more presentable is to iron your clothes. Make sure to do this a day before your interview, so that you won’t be rushing things on the big day. Just iron them and hang them inside your closet, so that they would look the same the next day.

12. Don’t use sunglasses

Although using sunglasses can help you drive on a sunny day, it may not be a good idea to use one when you are on your way for a job interview. This is because it can leave marks around your eyes. Aside from that, you may accidentally bring it with you inside the venue, which will just become another thing that you need to watch over for.

13.Be in business attire

It is best that you do your research about the usual dressing code of the company you are applying a work for. However, if you are unsure, it is best that you wear your best business attire. This is to ensure that you would be able to make a good impression, by looking as professional as possible.

14. Polish your shoes

You need to keep in mind that there may be certain types of interviewers who may look at you from head to foot when you enter the office for the interview. Some do it as a technique to intimidate you, while others simply do it to check how you dress up. Thus, it is best to polish your shoes, so that the moment you enter the office, they would already be impressed by its cleanliness.

15. Hide your bad habits

You have to be selling yourself to the interviewer when you go through the interview. Thus, do not bring up certain negative experiences that you have gone through in your life, such as your failing marks in high school, your tendency to procrastinate, and such. If you discuss these things, it may lead the interviewer to focus more on them instead of your good qualities.

16.Prepare to introduce yourself

In an interview, there is always going to be the usual introduction, in which you would be telling the interviewers about your name, age, school attended, and such. It is best that you prepare your own spiel for this. By doing that, you would be having a good start, which can be a factor that can determine your entire performance.

17. Be prepared for the different types of interviews

Keep in mind that there are different types of interviews being conducted these days. Aside from the usual face-to-face, some would be done through phone or video conferencing. Therefore, you need to be prepared by setting your mind about it, so that you won’t get surprised and lose sight of what you want to achieve.

18. Drink a glass of water prior to the interview

Whether it is going to be the final or initial interview for your job application, you can be assured that in order to get the job you want, you have to properly answer the questions asked. In other words, there would be lots of talking on your part. Drinking a glass of water before the interview starts should help ensure that your throat won’t get dried up while you are talking.

19. Relax

While you are waiting for your turn to get interviewed, you need to relax. If you are nervous about introducing yourself, then practice it, so that you would gain more confidence. Aside from that, you should also sit back, read your notes, and enjoy a conversation with a friend if you have the chance. It is best to be relaxed before it starts so that you would be calmed and collected by the time you enter the room.

20. Practice good posture

Whether you are already inside the room for your interview or are still waiting for it, you should always observe proper posture. When you sit or stand properly, you won’t be putting too much pressure on certain parts of your body. Because of that, you would become more relaxed and would be able to breathe normally, which are very important things when it comes to performing well in interviews.

21. Be confident

Whatever kind of position you are applying for, you can be assured that your employer wants someone who is confident enough in handling himself. Thus, it is important that you are confident about yourself. When you are confident, people would be able to see it in the way you move and the way you talk.

Try these tips before going for your next interview and never forget to be kind and humble. GOOD LUCK with your interview.