Tips

When an appointment is made with a prospective employer, show up exactly on time.  If you cannot make the appointment on time, let the employer know so that another appointment can be arranged.

Be confident

Be humble as always

Do your research before you apply

-company profile

-job offerings/ vacancies

ask question because this just mean that you're interested

Your time has come for a face-to-face job interview after all your hard work from sending those resume. But this is not the time to relax and think about how will you are going to spend your new salary. There is more work to do. The better prepared you are the better your chances are of getting your new job.

Always bear in mind that in the business world there are many highly qualified candidates that also want the same job you are applying for. It is really important to make yourself stand out as a better individual over the others. It is now the time to practice exactly how you will market yourself to a potential employer during that vital and crucial first meeting.

Here are ten “always” you need to do in order to have an edge in your next interview leading to your next job.

• Always do your homework. Do research on the company to be interviewed on so that you can show you have some knowledge of who they are and what they do during the interview. This will improve your relationship with the interviewer and will aid you to formulate intelligent questions to ask him or her.

• Always know where you are going. Have an idea of where the interview area is. Make sure to know where the office is and how to get there. Know how long the trip will take. If possible, have the name and the phone number of your interviewer. Save yourself some time and unnecessary stress by knowing these things before going to the interview.

• Always look good. Always look professional. Your clothing should be clean, neat and pressed. It is difficult to know the environment and culture of the office or working area.  Though everyone is wearing jeans when you arrive, it is better to be in a suit. It will leave an impression of professionalism. But do not be afraid to put some personality and attitude in your look. Also check the details and have a clean haircut and manicured nails.

• Always practice yourself. Before your interview prepare some witty answers to frequently asked questions by the interviewer like, “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”” Why do you want to work here?” and the popular “Tell me about yourself.” You can conduct a mock interview with a friend or a relative as a practice for the interview.

• Always have references. Have personal references available for your interview. Find at least three key people such as your former supervisor, some colleagues, or your instructor, whom are willing to serve as your professional references. Be sure that they allow you to use their name as a reference and that they will speak highly of you if contacted by the employer.

• Always be an early bird. Be sure you arrive at least 15 minutes before the interview time so you will have the time to visit the restroom and groom yourself.  Make sure to tell someone that you have arrived and that you have an appointment for an interview.

• Always be document-ready.  Bring any necessary documentation you may need during the interview process. Make a checklist of all the necessary documents that you may need for the interview and review it before leaving for the appointment.  These my include a copy of your resumé, licenses, certificates, diplomas, and a portfolio of your previous work, if any. If you are a fresh graduate you should bring your college transcript of records.

• Always be proud of yourself. During the interview you should sell yourself in a positive way. It is your chance to shine but it is not the time to be humble. Develop a 25-second sales pitch. In business this is called an “elevator speech”. It is a convincing overview of why you should be hired for the position. It includes your strengths, your abilities, and what sets your uniqueness that is an edge from other applicants.

• Always be open for questions. If you really want the job don’t neglect to ask questions. Ask how the responsibilities of the wanted position relate to the company’s goals and plans. Interviewers are impressed by candidates who show that they are well-informed about the organization.

• Always follow up. Don’t forget to send a letter thanking the interviewer for the time he or she spent, as well as restating your interest and commitment for the position. Call politely if they will be making a final decision and still have not contacted you in a week or so.

Every interview is a valuable learning experience. Even if you don’t get the position there will be another round of interview for the next job. When that time comes you will be much better prepared and more at ease with the whole process. Thus, every interview should help boost your self confidence and improve the chances of getting a better job. Happy Job Hunting.

When you are called for an interview from your potential employer for your next job, here are some important DO’s and DON’Ts to remember during the interview process.

Do:

• Be in your best attire and make it appropriate for the industry. Look good and feel good.
• Know the exact time and where your interview location is as well as where to park if you are driving there.
• Be early for the interview.  Arrive at the location 15 minutes prior to the interview.
• Be courteous and respectful to every person you encounter at the interview location. Their opinion may be solicited in hiring process.
• Offer a handshake, make eye contact and have a friendly facial expression when you are greeted by the interviewer.
• Listen so you will clearly hear the interviewer’s name and the correct pronunciation.
• Be polite. Always call your interviewer by Miss or Mister and then their surname.  Ma’am or Sir are also acceptable.
• Maintain good eye contact with your interviewer.
• Sit still and erect.
• Be attentive. Respond with your answers and if possible, have a back up statement and specific examples.
• Ask for clarifications if you didn’t understand the question or statements.
• Answer with thoroughness and be concise with your words.
• Be honest and just be yourself.
• Treat the interview seriously one, that you are really interested to the opportunity.
• Explore positivity; act like you really want to work with them as soon as possible.
• Ask relevant intelligent questions with regards to the company or employment during the interview.
• Always expect that you will be treated appropriately. If you believe that you were treated inappropriately or asked questions that made you uncomfortable, discuss this with a career service advisor or the director.
• Know what action you are expected to take next after the interview.
• Offer a firm handshake and make eye contact to the interviewer after he concludes the interview.
• Thank the interviewer for the opportunity to interview for the position.
• Promptly write a thank you letter to your interviewer.

Don’t:

• Don’t make excuses. Be responsible enough to your every decisions and actions.
• Don’t make negative comments about your previous employer.
• Don’t provide false information on your application materials or give false answers to the interviewer’s questions.
• Don’t treat the interview as a casual event. This will be an insult to the interviewer.
• Don’t give the impression of interest because of the organization’s geographic location.
• Don’t ask about salary issues until it is brought up by the interviewer.
• Don’t act as you want any kind of job and looks like desperate for employment.
• Don’t make the interviewer look like a career advisor, and will try to guess what type of work you are interested.
• Don’t be unprepared for typical interview questions. Anticipate what the interviewer will ask and have answers ready.
• Don’t exhibit frustrations or any negative attitudes during interview.
• Don’t slouch and don’t sit rigidly on the edge of your chair. Sit comfortably and still.
• Don’t chew gum or smell like smoke.
• Don’t take a call during an interview, turn it off or in silent mode during the interview.

Now prepare yourself and give your best shot at your interview and have all the good vibes for your next job.

Don't worry if your grades are less than stellar. Employers don't care if you made a C+ in History during your sophomore year. They want people who are bright and willing to learn

Always get a contact name. Cover letters addressed "To Whom It May Concern" will probably end up in the trash

If a test is required, the government usually conducts it. No employment service can guarantee that you’ll qualify for a government job or arrange to get you special treatment.  

1. Arriving late.

2. Arriving too early.

3. Lighting up a cigarette, or smelling like a cigarette.

4. Bad-mouthing your last boss.

5. Lying about your skills/experience/knowledge.

6. Wearing the wrong (for this workplace!) clothes.

7. Forgetting the name of the person you're interviewing with.

8. Wearing a ton of perfume or aftershave.

9. Wearing sunglasses.

10. Wearing a Bluetooth earpiece.

11. Failing to research the employer in advance.

12. Failing to demonstrate enthusiasm.

13. Inquiring about benefits too soon.

14. Talking about salary requirements too soon.

15. Being unable to explain how your strengths and abilities apply to the job in question.

16. Failing to make a strong case for why you are the best person for this job.

17. Forgetting to bring a copy of your resume and/or portfolio.

18. Failing to remember what you wrote on your own resume.

19. Asking too many questions.

20. Asking no questions at all.

Be honest about what you can and cannot do!

1. Don’t pay a fee upfront. Most legitimate employment agencies don’t charge unless they actually succeed in getting you a job, and often it’s the new employer who pays.
2. Be cautious about emails offering help getting a job. Many unsolicited emails are fraudulent.
3. Know exactly what services are being offered. The company may only provide advice or help writing a resume. Some fraudulent employment services simply sell lists of companies that they have gotten from public directories. They may not have contacted those companies directly or know if there are really any job openings.
4. Document all promises. Print out the information so you can prove what you were promised.
5. Be wary of promises to help get you a government job. If a test is required, the government usually conducts it. No employment service can guarantee that you’ll qualify for a government job or arrange to get you special treatment.  
   
6. Money-back guarantees may not be worth the paper they’re written on. Fraudulent employment services will use an endless string of excuses for why you’re not entitled to a refund.
7. Do your own research. Use the public library, newspapers, the Internet, and your state employment office to find the job that’s right for you.

Be careful with this one. Most interview guides will tell you to answer it with a positive trait disguised as a weakness. For example, "I tend to expect others to work as hard as I do," or "I'm a bit of a perfectionist." Interviewers have heard these "canned" answers over and over again. To stand out, be more original and state a true weakness, but then emphasize what you've done to overcome it. For example: "I've had trouble delegating duties to others because I felt I could do things better myself. This has sometimes backfired because I'd end up with more than I could handle and the quality of my work would suffer. But I've taken courses in time management and learned effective delegation techniques, and I feel I've overcome this weakness."

IMPORTANT: Be sure the weakness you talk about is NOT a key element of the position!

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Your time during working hours belong to your employer, so use it fairly. Many workers steal company time to do personal things. This time theft costs not only the employer money, but in the long run, employees as well, since some of the lost money could have been used to give employees a raise.

Follow these hints. They can help you use your employer’s time fairly:

• Always arrive at work on time. Many workers steal time by coming to work late. This costs the company and workers money. Always arrive on time. Allow plenty of time to get to work, keeping in mind that many things can happen, subway or car breakdown, etc.


• Don’t cheat by taking long breaks. Some employees cheat their employers by taking long coffee breaks. The average break lasts between 10 to 20 minutes. However, some workers stretch their breaks to more than half an hour! Others stretch a lunch hour to an hour and a half or more. Take your breaks. Take your lunch. But be fair.


• Don’t go on personal errands on company time. Many workers cheat employers by leaving for short periods of time to go on errands for themselves. Do it often enough and you will lose your job!


• Keep working until quitting time. Another way some workers steal time is by sneaking out early. Others hang around doing nothing 10 or 15 minutes before the clock strikes 5:00 pm. Your employer has a right to a full day’s work for a full day’s pay. Keep working right until it is time to quit.

Employers keep a particularly close eye on new workers for a lot of reasons. They watch them to see if they can do the job. They watch to see if they need help. They also watch to see if they use their time fairly. They want to know right away if they have hired an employee who steals time.

When you start a new job, your boss will be watching you, so don’t waste time. When you’re at work, your time is they employer’s time, so govern yourself accordingly.

When you do use verbs to describe your background, choose powerful ones. Try "achieved," "completed," "managed," "resolved," and "increased." Words like "contributed" or "supported" are less impressive. Keep in mind that your resume is the place to list accomplishments, not just job duties or responsibilities.

Never assume that the interviewer has read your resume or even has a copy of it.

Please always bring a copy with you.

Always do your best. Love your work and be faithful in order to success in your work.

When you are having a problem completing a task, please try to research the answer before asking your employer.  You may be given the task for several reasons.  One reason may be that the employer is testing you to see how well you can do it on your own.  Another reason may be that the employer does not know how to do it so they have asked you to do it for them.

The average job search averages 2-6 months. Get ready for 6 months of hard work, rejection, insecurity, and maybe even depression. Keep calm and remind yourself that if you keep trying hard, you will eventually get the job you want.

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