Top 10 Ways To Impress A Potential Employer

Job interviews can be stressful, especially if you want the job so bad of if it’s your dream job. What you do and say from the interview on determines whether you are going to get the job or not. There are few extra things you can do to impress your potential employer and secure that job; it will also make the process easier and pleasant.

Here they are, some top tips most people ignore but are very crucial and helpful.

1. Be enthusiastic
No matter how nervous you might be during an interview, try to relax and compose yourself. Don’t give your interviewer the wrong impression by being tense. Take it seriously but also remember your interviewer is human just like you and you’ll see that nothing will go wrong.

2. Dress appropriately
Dress like someone who is interested, put on your best formal clothes ( must be clean and ironed). How you dress tells people what kind of a person you are. Dress professionally and choose neutral colors. Don’t be too revealing or too bright and avoid a lot of jewellery.

3. Don’t be late
There are way less to no chance of getting the job if you are late for the interview. Plan ahead taking into consideration the kind of transport you are using and make sure you know the exact location. No excuses should be given in the interview about why you are late; this will just make you look like you are not serious about the job.

4. Be creative with your resume
Instead of being ordinary with your resume, try to be more creative. It decides if you will get the phone call or not. Treat it as part of your interview. It shouldn’t look like you picked it from the bin or with coffee stains. These days there are many ways to send your resume than the normal word document.

5. Know about the company
Do your homework and find out as much as you can about the company. Research on the position being offered, the more you know the better you are prepared to answer any question they throw at you.

6. Clarify your skills
Put together a portfolio of your previous experiences you have done before. Show that you are capable of the job required from you and the skills you Claim to have. Make examples of the times when your skills prevailed in certain situations.

7. Ask questions
You can look interested in the job by asking questions after the interview. Ask about what they wish to achieve by hiring a new employee in that particular department and who you will be reporting to if you were to get the position.

8. Body language
Make sure you maintain eye contact with your interviewer to show that you are confident. You don’t have to stare at them just an occasional eye contact shows you are present. Maintain a calm posture and sit straight. Remember to smile.

9. Offer a firm handshake
Offer a firm handshake to your interviewer when meeting him to show confidence and after the interview. Don’t give them a lazy or sweaty handshake it shows sloppiness.

10. Follow up
There’s nothing wrong with sending a thank you email to your interviewer. Tell them about the great things about the company that you liked and thank them for setting time aside to interview you.