Job Interview requires you to prepare well in advance to get ahead of your competitors and leave a positive impression on the person you are interviewing with. You may urgently need a job, or you may have started to feel hopeless after a long time without finding one (which you should do everything to avoid). After many unproductive interviews, you might also be tired of job interviews. However, you must not give up, and you must not let yourself go; to leave a positive impact in the job interview, you need to pay attention to the points we mention below each time. We are aware that this is not always easy. But remember this; the attitude and expressions of a candidate who has lost hope and confidence will reflect in their demeanor and eyes, leading to a negative impression on the HR professional they are interviewing with. Do not give up on making an effort, hoping, and improving yourself.
*Be well-groomed and clean. If you are a man, pay attention to your shave; if you are a woman, pay attention to your makeup. Ensure that your teeth are clean and that your hair is not oily or unkempt. When doing makeup for the job interview, prefer waterproof products in case of sweating. Your makeup should not be exaggerated. You need to speak while looking into the other person's eyes; apply light makeup with light colors to your eyes and use mascara lightly. Pay attention to the appearance of your hands and nails. Avoid flashy and extravagant nail designs.
*Wear clean and coordinated clothes, and ensure your shoes are neat. Adjust your clothing style according to the nature of the job; if possible, gather information in advance about this. While some job interviews require formal attire, in others, formal clothing may seem unnecessary and odd. If you choose colors and styles that are appropriate for the position and company you are applying to, you will leave a more positive impression. Remember that the person in front of you has no opinion about you. Your clothing style and the way you carry what you wear will give that person an idea about your taste, cultural background, and mood, as well as whether you take the job and the interview seriously and whether you have prepared thoughtfully and carefully for this interview.
*Act in a way that shows you are confident. Do not shake hands timidly or too firmly; stand tall, and do not avoid eye contact with the person you are speaking to. It is important to adjust eye contact correctly. Do not make the other person think you are very timid or lying by constantly avoiding eye contact, nor should you bore them with constant eye contact. You should also adjust the dose of looking confident well; excessive, arrogant confidence is off-putting.
*The HR representative you are interviewing with will provide you with information about the company and the position you are applying for during the interview, so listen carefully. Being a good listener is an important verbal skill. Additionally, sometimes you may need to show that you have heard what has been said.
*Avoid unnecessary conversations; provide short, sufficient, and clear answers. Here, a short answer does not mean just saying "Yes" or "No." Be careful not to share more than what is asked of you.
*During the job interview, when asked, "Do you have any questions?" it is not correct to say "No." Asking one or more questions shows that you are interested in the company and the job, and it also gives you a better opportunity to understand whether this company is a suitable place for you.
*A candidate who asks questions and adds energy to the interview leaves a better impression. However, you should also be careful not to be overly familiar. Try to adjust the degree of familiarity according to the authority you are interviewing with.
*Avoid discussing sensitive topics such as political views, race, religion, age, and sexual preference, especially using slang words.
*You must not be late for the interview, but do not arrive too early either. This may create the impression that you are someone with too much free time or someone desperate. You may indeed feel desperate, but do not show it.
*Avoid asking questions about salary, extra payments, or vacations in the first meeting.
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