7 Essential Job Interview SkillsBy Lisa Xing [Getting it Done]
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 Avoiding eye contact makes people uneasy in any social situation. In a job interview, this is especially true because there really is nowhere else to divert your gaze. Again, you want to convey the impression that you are confident and assertive. Looking the interviewer in the eye is one of the most important ways to do it. Posture Another way to look interested and confident is to sit up. Slouching in your seat is going to give your potential employer the impression that you’re not that interested in getting the job. Sit up in your chair, look alert and even lean forward a bit. This will subconsciously convey your interest in the position. Speech There are two golden rules for this one: eliminate “like” from your vocabulary. Using “like” is reminiscent of a teenager’s speech and doesn’t sound professional or serious. Another important thing is to eliminate ‘up-talk’. This is when you end your sentences with a higher inflection so that it sounds more like a question than a statement, another trait reminiscent of teen talk. If you take these out of your speech, you will sound more professional and well put-together. If You Don’t Know An important thing to remember in an interview is if you don’t know the answer to a question, don’t make it up. It’s one of the key points of a good interview because no one ever wants to be caught lying. It ruins your reputation and your interviewer may have many contacts in the industry. Because of this, you never want word to spread around that you’re dishonest or else no one will give you an interview, let alone a job. If you don’t know something, then the best you can do is say so, and then tell them something you do know. Post-Interview As a follow-up, make sure to send a quick email to the person who interviewed you to say thank you and to reaffirm that you’re interested in the job. This will give the employer the feeling that you’re enthusiastic, and they’ll appreciate that you took the extra time to say thanks. It’s considerate and good etiquette. ________________________ express interest Above all, before, during and after the interview, always make sure to show you want the job. Really, really want it. Sometimes, this will make or break the impression you make on your potential employer. Make sure you let them know that you want the opportunity to work for them and that you would be an asset to them. This way, they’ll see you’re enthusiastic and ready to take on challenges. |
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