Tips For Attending An Interview

1. A friend asked me some guidance to overcome nervousness during an interview. As promised, I outline some tips that he can use during the interview.
2. First impression is very important as it will determine whether the interviewee will ever consider you as one of the potential candidate for the position.
3. Therefore, make sure that you look at your best and feel comfortable with what you wear.
4. Prepare your CV and certificates prior to the interview. Place all the documents in a proper document file and in chronological order so the interviewee will understand and will not ask many questions. Remember, you may not be able to remember all the relevant information related to the document. If there is any controversial information, just leave them out. You don't want to spend time trying to explain. As an example, incomplete exam results, failure in finishing your study and so forth.
5. Come early to the interview so you will be more relax while waiting for your turn outside the room. Refrain from smoking if you are a smoker as it may dry up your saliva and you will find it dificult to talk due to dry mouth.
6. It may help to calm down by chewing a gum and it also prevent bad breath during the interview.
7. During the interview, smile, be polite, seat properly with your torso against the back of the chair and look the interviewers straight in their eyes.
8. If a question being asked, listen carefully and try to understand it before you start opening up your mouth. If you don't understand, it is alright to ask the interviewer to repeat or rephrase the question. If you understand the question but you do not have a clue how to answer them, just be frank and tell them that you don't have enough understanding to respond to the question. Apologise and reassure them that you will learn more about the subject once you get the job.
9. Interviewer appreciates and prefers an honest candidate.
10. When answering questions, take few seconds to plan how to organise your answer. Begin, with identifying the salient points first and arrange them in a format that will create a smooth story flow so the interviewer can understand the points that you are trying to make.
11. Do not over complicated things and end up with points that you are not very familiar with. If needed, just give an overview of the ideas and admit that you will need to learn more in order to have better understanding of the subject.
12. Focus and smile along the way and you will find yourself the winner at the end.
    
    Good Luck! All the best and may the forces be with you!