How to shine at an Interview

The interview is the most important milestone for a job seeker/job provider in the hiring process.

Interviews can be stressful for anyone if you do not follow the right process. With our teams of professionals who have interviewed more than 1000 professionals, JobAxle has prepared the following guide to shine at an interview:

 1.Before the Interview

• Research about the Company

 Before going to a job interview, make sure to do some research on the company via their website and other sources on the Internet. This helps you to understand the vision of the company, their plans, and their clients. This will turn out to be very helpful during the interview .You can use this knowledge to answer the questions about the company. You will also learn about the company culture that will eventually help you to compose yourself during the interview.

• Analyze the Job Description

 While preparing for the interview, take your time to analyze the job description and evaluate your skills and qualities that match the job description. This will help you realize the expectations of the company.

• Prepare yourself for the commonly asked questions

 Make a list of frequently asked interview questions and start practicing the answers before going to the interview. This will help to maintain a good flow during the interview. Your preparedness will please the interviewer and help you secure the job.

• Groom yourself

 In any job interview, the first thing the interviewee notices is how you look. Therefore, make sure to look tidy and cleaned up for the interview. On the night before the interview, plan an appropriate outfit for the interview, so you don’t have to worry about it right before the interview.

• Prepare the documents that you need for the interview

 Depending on the job, there may be various things that you might need to carry while going to the interview. You might need the copies of your Portfolios and Resume before going to the job interview. Prepare all the documents one day before the interview, and offer the documents to the interviewer to read.

 2. During the Interview

• Greet your Interviewer

 During the job interviews, your personal attributes are more noticeable than your technical capabilities. It is very important to greet the company staffs and your interviewer.

To make a good impression on the reach on time, shake hands firmly, answer with a pleasant smile, and make occasional eye contact.

• Be Calm and Confident

 Most individuals tend to hassle during job interviews. You should be calm and answer confidently during the interview. This will help you to make a positive impression on the interviewer. Before answering a question, take a few seconds to analyze the question. It is always better to answer late than to answer wrong.

• Listen to the interviewer carefully and ask questions

 When the interviewer is talking to you, you should listen to them carefully and ask questions when necessary. It is very important for the interviewer to know that you are interested in the job. Therefore, pay attention to everything the interviewer says and act accordingly.

• Ask the interviewer when you will hear back

Before leaving after the interview, you should ask the interviewer when you can expect to hear back from them.  

3.After the Interview

• Send a follow-up email

After the interview, if you do not hear from the company at the expected time, you can write them a follow-up email to check on the status of the hiring process.

If you get rejected after the interview, you can send an email to ask what are the attributes and skills that you should work on. This will help you to perform better in your next interview.

As one of the most prominent job site in Nepal, JobAxle strives to provide the best services in the field of recruitment solutions and career building. You can find the most recent IT jobs in Nepal along with the jobs in every field at our website.

For more tips on the interview preparation, you can also visit the JobAxle Office. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates on the job opportunities in Nepal.Learn to avoid the most common Job Interview Mistakes  and  >To Tackle Most Interview Questions .

                                                                                                                                                                                                              By:Renuka Shiwakoti