No matter how confident you feel in your interview skills, application, skill set or communication skills, it is still very important you prepare ahead of time for.
In fact aside from a strong CV and Cover letter, how well you perform in the interview is the next most important skill needed for success in your job search. Hiring managers and most interviewers decide and conclude on who to hire based on interviews.
It’s not contested that your resume and application are essential part of your job search because they helps you get an interview. However it is the one-on-one interaction with the hiring manager, wherein other aspects of your suitability for the job is assessed including but not limited to the answers you give, physical outlook, composure, punctuality etc that will be the deciding factor that will motivate the company to hire you.
Despite the importance of preparing way before the set date most people don’t really take it seriously.
The best method to maximize your performance in interviews is to practice and prepare for them ahead of time, every time.
This will make you better equipped and prepared to answer questions thrown at you in the most satisfactory way to the conviction of the hiring manager.
Preparing for every interview ahead of time also has the added advantage of boosting your morale, composure and confidence in a way that only prior preparation does.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN INTERVIEW IN QUICK STEPS.
In order to prepare adequately enough so as to ensure success at the end of the day it always best to start by researching the job description and specifications. This is followed by researching the possible interview questions that hiring managers ask applicants for that particular job position. Next is developing a list of questions they think they will be asked
Answering those questions in a mock interview is also a part of relevant preparation. It is also important to research the company wherein you are aiming to work at. This will give you an insight and help you better prepare.
Chinonso Kenneth Onwurah is an SEO trained web content writer, copywriter and research writer with over three years experience in helping websites and small business achieve content goals and Google ranking. Chinonso has an Msc in Political Economy and Development studies. he is also detail and result oriented.