{"id":19310,"date":"2017-04-27T10:46:51","date_gmt":"2017-04-27T14:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/?p=19310"},"modified":"2023-10-12T16:31:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T20:31:09","slug":"interview-tips-get-the-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/interview-tips-get-the-job\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Interview Tips That Will Help Get You the Job"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Job interviews never seem to get easier, no matter how many of them you\u2019ve been through. You are meeting new people, and have to sell yourself and your skills, all while being enthusiastic during each interview. You have to make a great first impression, have knowledge of your target company, and of course, know exactly how to convey that you\u2019re the perfect fit for the job. That being said, there are ways you can make job interviews less stressful. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend a little time prior to the interview to prepare, and you\u2019ll find the interview process much easier. The key to an effective interview is your ability to remain confident and positive and to share ways in which your skills can contribute to the company. With advance preparation, you should be able to project the experiences that make you the ideal candidate and an asset to the company. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Here are a few tips that will help you get the job.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>1.&nbsp;<\/strong><b>Practice and prepare<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice your responses to the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/job-interview-questions-answer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> typical job interview questions<\/a> most employers ask. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of examples you can use to highlight your skills. The best way to do this is to make a list of the job requirements and match them to your experiences. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide evidence of your past successes, which will help you promote yourself as a candidate. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to have a list of your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/questions-ask-employers-job-interviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">questions to ask the employer<\/a>. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper preparation will allow you to stay confident during the interview. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>2. Research the company<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do your homework about the company, so you are ready to answer any questions revolving around \u201cWhat do you know about this company?\u201d <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to bring up what you have learned and know about the company while answering questions. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know the interviewer\u2019s name prior to the meeting and build a personal connection with the interviewer; this will improve your chances of getting hired. People tend to hire candidates they like and perceive to be a good fit for the company\u2019s culture. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>3. Be on time<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be on time for the interview, so you make a good first impression. &nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring hard copies of your resume and any other materials that you need for the interview. Have them ready the night before.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your interview clothing ready the night before, so you are not scrambling at the last minute.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important that you show up a few minutes earlier than your interview time, which will help calm your nerves.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>4. Stay calm<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the interview, try to relax and remain as calm as possible. Your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/3-body-postures-that-will-boost-your-mood-in-3-minutes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">body language<\/a> says a lot about you, and if you seem fidgety, that may impact the employer\u2019s decision. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain eye contact with the interviewer.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay attention to the questions and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/listening-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">listen attentively<\/a> before you answer. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>5. Don\u2019t be modest <\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Show the interviewer what you know and try to relate your qualifications to what the company is looking for. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the time to show off your skills and convince the interviewer that the company can benefit from hiring you. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid listing accomplishments that don\u2019t have any relation to the position you are interviewing for. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>6. Follow up<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important steps is to follow up with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/thank-you-email-after-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u2018thank you\u2019 note<\/a>, restating your interest in the position. If you interviewed with multiple people, you can send an email to all of them, but it&#8217;s better to send each one of them a personal \u2018thank you\u2019 note.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include any details you may have forgotten to mention during your interview.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>[adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id=&#8221;i0GvIYdP&#8221; upload-date=&#8221;2023-10-12T20:14:55.000Z&#8221; name=&#8221;Job Interview Tips for College Students&#8221; description=&#8221;TUN sits down with Jia Wei Cao, a career coach at Stony Brook University\u2019s Career Center, to discuss common job interview questions that college students have and what students should do to prepare for their interview.&#8221; player-type=&#8221;static&#8221;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve got you covered with these tips. 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