10- You Need Better Interviewing Skills
Your resume and cover letter aren’t enough to get hired, no matter how beautiful they may be. One reason you might have not gotten hired before is that you were lacking in interview skills. The interview is one of the most crucial parts of the hiring process because it conveys to managers how well you communicate, think on the spot in a critical way, and pay attention to detail and professionalism. Here are several ways to improve your interviewing impressions for your next job.
Dress professionally. Be sure to dress in a way that conveys you take the interview seriously, with tidiness.
Arrive early. Time management is an important part of being an employee and arriving early demonstrates your respect to the interviewers who are taking the time out of their day to consider you.
Silence your phone. It can be damaging and embarrassing to have a notification or phone call distract from the focus on the interview. By silencing or even turning off your phone, you can maximize your full focus, avoid distractions, and maintain eye contact.
Keep your answers straightforward. No one likes to hear someone who rambles on and on. Prepare your answers well and make them clear and straight to the point.
Speak with maturity. If you bad mouth your previous employers or speak in a way that doesn’t show that you’re solution-oriented or mature, you won’t be hired. Demonstrate growth from past experiences and remain neutral. That’s how you’ll leave a great impression.
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