100 JOB INTERVIEW TIPS 2021
There
are several things to consider when going for an interview. These you should
have in mind so as to be fully prepared and get actively engaged in the
interview. Some of these Do’s and Dont’s are things you may know of before now but it’s still ok to get reminded.
Have these tips at the back of your mind.
1.
Schedule the interview in the morning if possible. #sparkads1
2.
Prepare! Be ready. #sparkads2
3.
Focus on what you can do for the employer, not what they can do for you. #sparkads3
4.
Sell yourself. Talk about the things that make you stand out.
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5.
Know the specific position you are applying for. #sparkads5
6.
Do a practice run with a friend. Practice makes perfect. #sparkads6
7.
Arrive on time. Check the time and have a wristwatch handy if you have to. #sparkads7
8.
Be friendly with everyone you meet on the way in. #sparkads8
9.
Plan your answers to all other predictable questions. #sparkads9
10.
Be prepared for weird questions like “If you were shrunk to the size of a
pencil and put in a blender, how would you get out?” #sparkads10
11.
Get a good night’s sleep. This helps you to wake up early enough. #sparkads11
12.
Eat breakfast; ensure to have a meal before leaving home so you don’t have to
spend time eating out before going for the interview. #sparkads12
13.
Find out exactly where you’re going beforehand, so you don’t miss your way or
arrive late. #sparkads13
14.
Dress decently. #sparkads14
15.
Be clean, well put together, and presentable. #sparkads15
16.
Have a pen. #sparkads16
17.
Wear pants. Yes, it happened.
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18.
Answer questions correctly. #sparkads18
19.
Turn off your phone or computer . #sparkads19
20.
Research the company. #sparkads20
21.
Offer a firm handshake if need be. #sparkads21
22.
Be able to demonstrate how much you know about the company. #sparkads22
23.
Be consistent. #sparkads23
24.
Be warm and personable. #sparkads24
25.
Have a sense of humour. Laugh at the interviewer’s jokes. #sparkads25
26.
Have some great anecdotes that demonstrate your skills and experience. #sparkads26
27.
Be positive. #sparkads27
28.
Have your questions planned beforehand. #sparkads28
29.
Ask questions. #sparkads29
30.
Be honest. #sparkads30
31. Be attentive.
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32.
Ignore distractions. #sparkads32
33.
Watch your posture. #sparkads33
34.
Watch your body language. #sparkads34
35.
Be confident. #sparkads35
36.
Watch the interviewer’s body language. #sparkads36
37.
Wash your hands. Please. This is just good advice for life. #sparkads37
38.
Research the person or people who will be interviewing you, if possible. #sparkads38
39.
Be polite. #sparkads39
40.
Show enthusiasm for the position and the company. #sparkads40
41.
Speak clearly. #sparkads41
42.
Try to get contact information for the people interviewing you. #sparkads42
43.
Ask for clarification of anything you don’t understand. #sparkads43
44.
Offer a compliment if the opportunity to do so sincerely presents itself. #sparkads44
45.
Show an interest in the interviewer. #sparkads45
46.
Bring copies of any relevant papers. #sparkads46
47.
Focus on the interview. #sparkads47
48.
Relax. #sparkads48
49.
Ask about follow up. #sparkads49
50.
End up with a “Thank You”. #sparkads50
Job
Interview Fallouts.
Talking
about Do’s and Dont’s here are some things you could avoid before or during and
interview. Some, funny as they may sound but you still see some people doing
them.
1.
Dress sexy. #sparkads1
2.
No grammatical error’s. #sparkads2
3.
Don’t arrive late. #sparkads3
4.
Answer your phone. #sparkads4
5.
Look at the ceeling. #sparkads5
6.
Wear orange or red. Orange is specifically bad. #sparkads6
7.
Search for free Wifi. #sparkads7
8.
Be too casual, address anyone as “dude.” #sparkads8
9.
Flirt/ask the interviewer out on a date, or to marry you. #sparkads9
10.
Wear too much perfume. #sparkads10
11.
Bring your mom. #sparkads11
12.
Take selfies. #sparkads12
13.
Name drop people you don’t even know. This is even worse. #sparkads13
14.
Ask for permission to receive a call during the interview. #sparkads14
15.
Chew gum. #sparkads15
16.
Come with a pack of cigarettes. #sparkads16
17.
Introduce yourself using your best or most popular nickname. #sparkads17
18.
Drink beer before the interview. #sparkads18
19.
Ask for a better chair. #sparkads19
20.
Forget your name. #sparkads20
21.
Brag about what you have. #sparkads21
22.
Talking irrelevantly. #sparkads22
23.
Watch TV, fall asleep. #sparkads23
24.
Bring your dog. (Remember Mary and her little lamb). #sparkads24
25.
No bad handwriting. #sparkads25
26.
Slouch. #sparkads26
27.
Repeat everything the interviewer says.
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28.
Keep thinking about the last movie you watched. #sparkads28
29.
Fidget. #sparkads29
30.
Lie. #sparkads30
31.
Argue with or correct the interviewer. #sparkads31
32.
Check Facebook or your laptop. #sparkads32
33.
Tweet during the interview. #sparkads33
34.
Swear. #sparkads34
35.
Be unprepared. #sparkads35
36.
Bring beer. Yes! It has happened. #sparkads36
37.
Have an attitude. #sparkads37
38.
Become too proud of your accomplishments. #sparkads38
39.
Interrupt the interviewer. #sparkads39
40.
Place your bag and everything you came with on the interviewer’s table. #sparkads40
41.
Show up knowing nothing about the Job. #sparkads41
42.
Complain about heat. #sparkads42
43.
Steeple your fingers. #sparkads43
44.Touch
your face or neck too much. Play with your hair. This makes you look nervous.
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45.
Cross your arms over your chest. This makes you look defensive. #sparkads45
46.
Be impatient. #sparkads46
47.
Speak negatively about your former boss or workplace. #sparkads47
48.
Ask about salary too early in the conversation. #sparkads48
49.
Talk like a kid, use slang or jargon, like, “you know”? , “Whatever”. #sparkads49
50.
Speak jargons or phrases you heard in the movies. #sparkads50
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#JobInterview
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