Important Job Interview Tips

The list of job interview tips below can help you win your next job interview.  Note:  This article only mentions important areas that are key to a successful interview, but for more detail return to the list of articles for job interviews.

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If you want to have a successful interview you need to be prepared just like you do for anything else you want to suceed at.  It's important that you are always prepared.

It's just a given that you'll want to make a list of questions to ask your interviewers.  In addition to that, you'll want to take a pen and notepad.  It will also be helpful to bring duplicate copies of anything you will need to provide to the interviewer.

To know what to bring to the interview, ask what you'll need when you arrange for the time and date.  Ask if there is anything specific you should bring with you (normally references is the only requirement).  But if you are applying for a driving job, a driver's abstract may be required or if you are applying as a writer or artist you may be asked to bring in samples of your work. 

Make A Great Impression

Important Job Interview Tips Number One:
Never be late! 

Believe it or not, this happens often.  No matter the reason, there is no excuse for it (besides an injury or family emergency).  Getting lost, bad traffic, or losing track of time doesn't matter to an interviewer.  They are taking time away from their normal duties to help give you an opportunity for a job.  So don't be impolite and disrespectful.  Show up on time!

Job Interview Tips Number Two:

Make Duplicates Of What You'll Need.

Make sure to write down the requested items to take to your interview and then make copies.  If you know that more than one person is going to interview you, bring one for each of them and then one more.  This shows that you're thinking ahead and are always prepared.  

You also don't want to make your interviewer look bad by not being prepared if they forgot or lost your resume.  Let them know that you brought an extra copy for them and then present it to them.

Job Interview Tips Number Three:

Bring References To The Interview.

Even if you are not asked to bring references to the interview, take the time to type out and print copies anyway.  If the interview went well you are sure to be asked for them on an application if you haven't yet filled one out.  Do not show up without any special documents that were specifically requested of you, if you do not think you can obtain them in the time-frame given, be sure to let the interviewer know before you arrive for the interview.

Explain Gaps in Employment

When you get to the interview, be prepared to discuss your resume.  In addition to explaining why you left previous companies, you'll need to explain any gaps in employment showing on your resume.  Many people are scared that an interviewer is going to discover that they were without a job for a period of time.  It is not necessarily a bad thing, but you do have to be able to tell the interviewer why in the best possible light.

Prepare For Your References

Before attending an interview, you should have your references lined-up and ready to provide to the interviewer when asked.  More than just writing down names and phone numbers of previous employers and bosses, you need to do additional preparation.  Finding out how a former employer views you and your work history with them is vital before providing that information to a potential employer.  Even if your memory of your time spent there is positive, you don't know how you were remembered or what will be said unless you ask.

Prepare For Your References

For both men and women, pick an outfit that you feel comfortable in and that fits you properly.  You don't want pants that are too tight or a shirt that is too snug across the chest. For women, make sure your clothing style is tasteful with no low necklines or too short of skirts.  You will want to look professional no matter what type of job you are applying for.  Also, pick colors that suit you but aren't too bright or patterns that are too overly bold.  You want the focus to be on your answers, not what you are wearing.

   

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