{"id":77394,"date":"2014-07-22T08:00:42","date_gmt":"2014-07-22T13:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=77394"},"modified":"2014-07-21T23:55:35","modified_gmt":"2014-07-22T04:55:35","slug":"acing-the-job-interview-part-3-of-4-surviving-the-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=77394","title":{"rendered":"Acing the job interview: Surviving the Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Angie Solis, Head Editor,\u00a0INALJ Missouri\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Acing the job interview \u2013 Surviving the Interview (Part 3 of 4) <\/span><\/h3>\n

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\"AngieSolis\"<\/a>In Part one and two we discussed pre-interview prep<\/a> and personal and professional interview prep<\/a>.\u00a0Both these articles were written to get you to this day. The BIG day! INTERVIEW DAY! So now\u00a0that we\u2019ve made it here it\u2019s time to put all your preparation to the test and strut your stuff to any\u00a0interviewer who has the pleasure of crossing your path.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget that eating a healthy dinner and breakfast will help you to feel energized and healthy\u00a0for the day. Make sure your outfit is ready and that all your grooming elements are under control.\u00a0Definitely don\u2019t forget the deodorant and for ladies make-up should be light.<\/p>\n

At this point I\u2019m going to stress managing your time before the interview<\/strong>. You want to know where\u00a0you\u2019re going so that you can get to the interview early and with time to breathe. Even with the best\u00a0GPS it\u2019s possible to still get lost. Check directions ahead of time to make sure you know the area you\u2019re\u00a0travelling to and where you need to go. As I said before, arrive early and leave yourself time to catch\u00a0your breath. This is also an excellent time to read over your credentials and review those difficult\u00a0interview questions that you\u2019ve mastered by this time. Before you enter the interview location practice\u00a0greeting the interviewer so that you can avoid fumbling over your words. Before you walk in be sure\u00a0to do a sufficient mirror check to make sure everything is in place and you\u2019re looking your best as well\u00a0as turn off your cell phone or leave it in the car. Always remember that the moment you pull into the\u00a0parking lot you\u2019re \u201con stage\u201d so your best you should already be on display.<\/p>\n

This next step is the most important in the whole process. Knock \u2018em dead!<\/strong> Take a deep breath and\u00a0visualize yourself in this new position. Before you walk in, know who you\u2019re meeting with. Walk in\u00a0and be confident, honest, positive, professional and personable. Show your winning attitude and\u00a0incorporate positive words and language when you speak. Be the best you and remember that all you\u00a0can do is be yourself. Picture yourself as poised, assertive and articulate. Watch your non-verbal cues\u00a0by making eye contact, having a firm handshake and keeping nervous ticks to a minimum. Keep your\u00a0eyes off your watch and on the interviewer. Keep smiling and watch your body language like slouching.\u00a0Slouching can make the interviewer feel like you are uninterested so make sure to keep your posture\u00a0at its best. When greeted by the interviewer, make sure to stand up quickly and sit when asked to be\u00a0seated. If no seat is offered then ask where you should sit. I know it may feel like going back to school\u00a0but the little things can make the biggest difference.<\/p>\n

Once the interview begins listen carefully to the questions and take a moment before answering \u2013 Keep\u00a0the position in mind and formulate your responses to fall in line with the position guidelines. Be sure to\u00a0smile and even use the interviewers name once or twice during the interview. You\u2019ve prepared for this\u00a0day so all the hard work is done and it\u2019s now time to wow the interviewer. I wish there was a magical tip\u00a0to give you to help you get through this part of the process, but there isn\u2019t. From here on out its all you,\u00a0so good luck!<\/p>\n

Now that the interview is over, it\u2019s time to make one last hurrah. Use this time to reinforce your\u00a0strengths as a candidate and highlight why you\u2019re the best candidate for the job. End on a high note by\u00a0turning the tables on your interviewer. It\u2019s not time to relax yet but it is your turn to be the interviewer<\/strong>.\u00a0Remember from part 2 that you don\u2019t want to ask too many questions as this may cause the interviewer\u00a0to question you as a top choice for the position. Another tip is to never ask questions just to ask\u00a0questions<\/a> especially when it\u2019s information that could easily have been found with a simple web search.<\/p>\n

This is also not the time to ask about salary or benefits (save that for the offer) but it is the time to find\u00a0out about the job<\/a> and what you\u2019ll be doing in this position. If you have specific questions about the\u00a0job in mind, feel free to write them down and bring them in your portfolio. An excellent source for\u00a0great questions for the end of the interview can be found on the same interview questions repository<\/a>\u00a0at HiringLibrarians.com. This is an important step of the interview process so don\u2019t take it lightly and\u00a0remember that this is your chance to shine as well as find out valuable information about the job.\u00a0Before leaving, if you haven\u2019t already received one, get a business card and confirm next steps for or\u00a0timing for a response.<\/p>\n

Once this day is over I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll be cheering in the streets, until you realize that you have to wait for\u00a0the call back. The interview is over but your preparation isn\u2019t. Stay tuned next time for post interview\u00a0tips to know what to do after you leave the interview.<\/p>\n

As always, remember that you can find all the links mentioned here plus more on my Pinterest board,\u00a0You\u2019re Hired!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

by Angie Solis, Head Editor,\u00a0INALJ Missouri\u00a0 Acing the job interview \u2013 Surviving the Interview (Part 3 of 4) \u00a0 In Part one and two we discussed pre-interview prep and personal and professional interview prep.\u00a0Both these articles were written to get you to this day. The BIG day! INTERVIEW DAY! So now\u00a0that we\u2019ve made it here…<\/p>\n

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