how to face an interview!

@harry89 (2330)
India
October 23, 2010 11:01am CST
In couple of months i will be looking for a job so i will have to face a lot of interviews. But i am not confident enough to face them. I feel so nervous in this kind of situations and i don't know how to come over them. So i need some tips from you guys. Plz help..
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8 responses
@egsunio (76)
• Philippines
23 Oct 10
first of all, be honest! so what you need to do is try to prepare well before the interview be it studying about the company you are applying for, the job you are applying for and/or the attire that you will be wearing. That's one of the best things that you can do. make sure that you comfortable and confident with the way you look. then be nice and be real to the interviewers. don't hesitate to ask if needed. and be professional.
@harry89 (2330)
• India
24 Oct 10
Ok, the idea about knowing thet company first is good i think, as if i know something about the company then i would be able to reply their company related answers and maybe they get impressed by this. And i will try the other things too. Thanks for your response.
23 Oct 10
This is something that effects me, I think good managers will know what to look out for and honesty tends to shine through. Try to be yourself and practice answering questions that you feel you will be asked, make sure you word them well as this would work greatly in your favour. Always ask questions too, as it tends to show interest within the role.
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@harry89 (2330)
• India
23 Oct 10
Ok, i would try all this and i hope it works as i don't know what i will do if i go for an interview. Just thinking about this makes me feel nervous, and don't know what will happen when i face it in real, your suggetions will really help me. Thanks for your response.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
24 Oct 10
Hello Harry. Don't be nervous. You will do well. You have excellent advices from fellow-myLotters. Those will be very helpful too, for sure. When you sit for the interview, just be relaxed. Don't let the interviewer get the impression that you are nervous. One thing I might mention as an advice is to dress properly. You don't have to dress in any way fancy, but dress properly. This also ofcourse depends on what type of job you are going for.
• Philippines
23 Oct 10
Hello harry89, In my personal experience if you face for an interview the best strategies on it is be prepared to face or answer any common question about interviewing. Like what is your experience in you previous job. You much study it first and carefully so that you will be hired and it is very important to have confident to face it. Have a nice day.
@harry89 (2330)
• India
24 Oct 10
Yea i think you are right, everyone knows few questions which are definitely asked in an interview, i will take a look at that first and try to get ready for those questions and obviously the other things that i need to know more is the field i am going into. Thanks for your rerponse.
@ergfortes (516)
• Philippines
23 Oct 10
going to an interview and facing the interviewer is really nerve racking, especially when it's your first time to apply for a job. But you actually don't have to, you just have to look professional but still be yourself. for you to be more confident in facing the interview, you should research on the company you are applying for, know your goals and your priorities. also make sure that all details you put in your resume is true, because they would also use it fro interview. keep calm and relax, smile and be polite at all times.
@harry89 (2330)
• India
24 Oct 10
Ok. And yes i will put thd right information on resume becuse i know if i fill something wrong then it may create probldms for me in the future. And writting the truth is always a good thing. And an honest man is always appreciated. Thanks for your response.
• Philippines
24 Oct 10
First things first arrive early at the place where you will be interviewed so you can take time to relax and breathe out those nervous things around your chest,also remember the things you are applying for,must know what are duties and responsibilities of the job,be equip and all things will be all right, and lastly always look good and groom well its a plus for the employer.Hope i help you with that.
@harry89 (2330)
• India
24 Oct 10
Ok. Does that really work to reach the interview place before time? I think it will make me more nervous, as the more time i will spend there to wait for my interview the more i will get nervous and it can really get over my nerves. Thanks for your help.
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
24 Oct 10
Hi Harry, The first thing while facing interviews is to be confident and not being nervous. So you need to overcome your nervousness. To do so there are some simple tips you can follow which will allow you to do so. You can check out these tips in these articles in my blog site: http://ramadvice.wordpress.com/2008/09/07/preparing-for-an-interview-a-structured-approach/ http://ramadvice.wordpress.com/2008/10/02/telephonic-interviews-play-it-by-the-ear/ Go through these articles and prepare in a structured manner and you will be guaranteed success!! Cheers! Ram
• India
24 Oct 10
Harry... First and foremost important thing you should remember is u should not feel nervous. For a candidate to show his talent , nervousness should not be with him. Maintain a good smile on your face. It will bring your interviewrs to get a good openion over you. and thorough with the concepts and practical applications of the subject you have dealt with and also you are going to be deal with. This will help a lot and also keep a glance at the company's breif history at your mind. This will bring you the confidence in your mind. Also when you enter the room dont forget to wish the officers present there. And all these things will help you i think. Wish You All The Best ... Harry!