We never really know what questions are lurking at job interviews. There are, however, plenty of pointers to keep in mind that will save you from tripping up almost immediately.
First impressions don’t count
You may think that the shoes you are wearing won’t affect whether you get the job or not, but you would be surprised how often they do. Making a good first impression is vital. You need to look and feel the part.
A trend for the rest of the interview can be established at the very beginning. If the interviewer takes an immediate dislike to you, it can be tough to get things back on track. Instead of having to redeem yourself after making a bad first impression, you have to ensure that you have given yourself the best possible start. Presenting yourself impeccably is a must.
You are there to make up the numbers
Interviewers have enough work to do. They would rather not interview people that they already know are unsuitable for the job from their CV. You are there because they want you there.
All interviewers ask the same questions
Never predict that what goes on in one interview will definitely occur in another. Different jobs require different information. The more you prepare, the better off you will be. You can try to predict what questions will be asked of you by referring to your CV and the job description.
Your interviewer will use trick questions to catch you out
Try not to think of your interview as something that is being done to you. The sole purpose of an interview is to establish whether you’re right for the job and not to trick you
You are inferior to your interviewer
There is no need to be submissive as the interviewer will not want to employ someone who thinks of themselves as ‘unworthy.’ Look at it as more of a meeting of two adults that are both looking for the same thing and seeing if they are right for one another.
