Interview

One important part of obtaining the job of your dreams is genuinely showcasing yourself at the time of the interview. Often times, interviewees feel that they should portray a character who they feel is who the employer wants. What they have not stop to think about is employers first scan through resume to choose the right fit not only for the position, but for the organization, department, team and clients.

Before the day of the interview, research the organization. Read and comprehend their mission and vision statement and values. Find out what type of services they provide. Are they local, nationwide or worldwide? Who are their target clients (or customers)? Were they featured in any magazine, newspaper or internet article? If possible, know the name of the person you are interviewing with. Know the position you are applying for (job responsibilities and requirements).

A few tips to ace the interview:

- Dress to impress: Remember it takes just 10 seconds to form an opinion about someone. In those ten seconds, not a single word needs to be exchanged.
- Be yourself: Employers bring you in to meet you in person and know who you are.
- Sell yourself: A resume will never show your true skills. At the time of the interview is the perfect time to show your skills and demonstrate why the employer should seek no further candidates because they have the chosen one in front of them.
- Ask questions: An interview is not only for employers to know if you are a good fit. It is actually the time when you ask questions, based on what you researched, to make sure they are a good fit for you as well.
- Smile: Basic rule.
- Be confident and believe in yourself: Confidence is the unsaid skill and requirement that employers like. If you do not display confidence with them, how will you be with their clients?
- Strong hand shake: Whether it is at the beginning or the end of the interview, at the time to shake the interviewer’s hand, exercise a strong handshake. With a handshake alone you can gain a level of respect. I consider this like those 10% attendance points that you get while in college. Those points that you call the easy points.

With these simple tips, I am sure you will obtain the job of your dreams. Good Luck!