Let us start with a scenario.
You just received a call for an interview at the company you just applied a few days ago. They are scheduling your interview this evening!
What should you do and prepare for this interview?
Understand the universal interview dress
code
Notice those who are working in many companies,
hospitals, schools, restaurants, events and others. If you are selected for
an interview, you might try to research what you should wear for this interview.
You can ask the interview who called you earlier on what you should wear.
But honestly, the best way is that you just wear as formally as you can!
Arrive early, but never late!
Know where you will be going for the interview. Some companies are spread across the nation, but your interviewer forgot to give you the address to the location. Call the person again.
If the caller did not pick up, research where is the location of the interview via Google Map or the Singapore Directory Map.
Best to leave your current location 1-2 hours earlier. Public transport to the area can be a nuisance.
Plus, you may have to go through some security at the interviewing location, another minute for you to worry about.
Best to arrive 15mins early. Because you might be asked to fill an application form and it would take you sometime before the interview.
Keeping a POSITIVE facial
expression
When
you enter a room or reception centre, you keep your head up, showing a smile
and saying hello. It is important to make a positive impression according to
career status and brand development.
Showing professionalism is to be showing positivity despite hardships.
Reach out your hand before the interviewer
Show signs of readiness and welcome. While
greeting to the interviewer, shake hands with them with a firm grip.
You may want to study the posture of handshakes.
Avoid giving bad remarks to your referees or your previous employers
When the interviewer asks you the questions about why you left the company or ask about the previous employers, try not to give out a bad image of your previous employers.
This is a human psyche where if you gave bad remarks about your previous employers, the interviewer might think you'd do the same to them in the future.
Act
a passion in career
Make it look like you
are eager to work in the organization and wonder if you can pursue your
application of the certain job position. The interviewer will be interested in you and will try to place your talent to fit in the right position.
Make
a short and concise conversation
A short and sweet reply is what you would want to give to your employers. If there are no other candidates, you would still want to make your conversation compact and end with a good note.
Avoid talking about politics, religion defamation or any unnecessary topics.
Knowing your enemy is half the battle won, you would also need to know yourself.
Research on the company beforehand to understand what they do and what they sell. If you have any friends in the company, ask them about their work ethics.
Imagine how you would better fit in the company when you apply for the job. Know what you can offer them instead of them offering you.
Imagine
being the most presentable worker out there, how would you reflect?
- To prevent embarrassment and distraction, please go to the restroom before the interview starts.
- Comb your hair neatly. Wear make-up if you could.
- Turn your mobile in silent mode.
- Spray a cologne which is not too overwhelming.
- Check your bearings, zip your pants, tuck in your shirt, all buttons are buttoned.
What
to bring to the interview?
- Your hard copy resume and certifications
- Mouthwash or body deodourant
- A pen
Why? Just in case if the interviewer needs the candidates' resume. Best to give them the hard copy.
Mouthwash because who knows you were smoking before the interview or your mouth smells bad.
A pen, because to show that you are well equipped.
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