How to Nail the Job Interview

Other than getting married, interviews can be one of the most nerve racking activities in our adult life. Having gone through several interviews myself, I had the recent privilege of being on the other side of the interview table and compiled a list of tips that I hope will help you land your next job.

Resumes:

• Take the time to tailor your resume to the job. Look over the job description and highlight key activities in your resume that map best to the job description.
• Be concise. Tons of resumes will hit the desk of the recruiter, so try be concise and avoid huge chunks of text.
• Have someone review your resume. The more eyes the better, other people will be able to check for spelling, grammatical errors, and provide valuable feedback.

Interview:

• Pay attention to the small things. Be sure to have a firm handshake and good eye contact throughout the interview. Small things like playing with your jewelery, posture, energy level all give off either good or bad vibes to the interviewer.
• Be yourself. The interviewer is trying to get to know the real you in the hour that they have. Don’t be afraid of being vulnerable when they ask about your weaknesses. None of us are perfect and the interviewer wants to know what you need to work on and more about your character.
• Be genuine. Do your research about the company and be genuinely interested and excited about the position. Passion can’t be faked.
• Relax! Take a walk, meditate, clear your mind before the interview. Have a good time in the interview by getting the interviewer to smile and laugh. The interviewer is hoping that you will do well and be the perfect fit for the job!

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