5 Things You Can Do To Win That Job Interview

You have applied for that job, submitted your resume and now you have been given a chance to get the job. So what do you do to win the job interview? Remember you are not the only one who have applied for the job, there are several people in queue for the job. These are 5 things you can do to win the job interview.

1.  Do Your Research

Before you go for an interview do some personal research about the company and the job you're applying for. Know about the job you want to do, the requirements of the job, the challenges of the job. The interviewer expects you to some important things about the job.

2.  Know Your Resume Inside Out

Remember that you’ve already submitted your resume and had it read by the interviewer prior to the interview. This means that they are more than likely to question you based on that piece of paper.

The resume only holds critical information that you want the reader to capture. They would only have the chance to go into the details with you during the interview itself.


Apart from practicing on how to answer the questions they will pose, know your resume like the back of your hand so you can cite evidence and concrete examples to support your claims. You may say that you have rich in-depth experience with customer service but they would expect you to explain why and how.

This is when you should trace back to a time when you handled a very difficult customer successfully. If you have already thought of this example while you were reviewing your resume, relaying the incident will come as a breeze.

3.  Impress Everyone

Many interviewees are not aware that some organizations seek the opinions of receptionists on their hiring decisions. After all, formal interviews do not reveal the social skills they may or may not possess. A well-rounded assessment may take into account what occurs behind the scene, particularly how interviewees act while waiting for their turn.

This is where they meet the other job applicants as well as the receptionist, so it’s a good chance for the potential employer to evaluate their people skills in an informal setting.

Just behave like how you’ll behave if you know you are being watched or interviewed. Some interviewees tend to take those moments to rehearse or to relax a little before they enter the room.

Little did they know that they are being watched. So long as you don’t do anything weird or inappropriate, you won’t get marked down unnecessarily.

 4.  Be Confident

This is the first thing interviewer looks out for as you enter the room. Are you so terrified about having an interview, are you scared that you might not get the job, you shouldn't be. Nobody wants to employ someone that can't face pressure or the crowd. You don't have to be scared.(Read 12 Things You Should Be Able to Say About Yourself)

Be confident, let your interviewer have a feeling you are the right person for the job. An interview is a transaction; you sell your time for money. You don't have to be in a haste to speak or for the interview to end. Be calm and relaxed, take your time to clarify yourself in a simple way. Seek to understand what your interviewer is saying before been understood .

5.  Ask Questions

The interviewer expects you to ask questions at the end of the interview. This is actually your time to shine if you ask the right questions. Not asking any question is a big mistake you must avoid. Avoid asking questions whose answer is a "YES" or "No". Also avoid simple questions that the answer can be found on the website of the company.(Read 10 Effective Ice Breaking Questions)

Final Words

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