Interview Response Strategies to get a Job In 2021
No doubt there is always a high level of anxiety when one gets a call for a job interview in the company he or she applied for. Many today easily get anxious about what to wear, how to prepare, what questions to expect, among others; especially when they are called for an interview.
Remember that it is through this interview that you prove to your potential employer that you are the best person for the job. If you had applied for a job, or are about to put in your application for a job, what are those interview response strategies that will help you get the job in 2021 when you are called for and interview?. This article presents to you some of those interview response strategies that will help you get the job in 2021.
What is a Job Interview?
A job interview is a well-structured conversation between an interviewer ( the person that asks the question) and the interviewee ( the person that is meant to provide answers to the questions). It is the answers provided by the interviewee that is used to determine if they are qualified for the job or not. A job interview may be conducted through video-conferencing, face-face, and telephone.
Examples of Interview Response strategies
Inquire about the company
Many companies usually employ people who share the company’s culture and values. Inquiring about the company will give you the sixth sense about the company’s plans, goals and future of the company. It will make your future employer view you as the company’s long term investment.
Note that there are key areas of the company you should make an enquiry on. These areas are discussed below;
1. Culture: By reviewing comments made by previous or current employees on different social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, can help you get acquainted with the culture and goals of the company that will call you for an interview.
2. Competitors: Knowing who the company’s competitors are will give insight on how to come up with suggestions that can help the company outshine its competitors during your interview session with your would-be employer.
3. Company financial state: By carrying out a Google search on the company can help you know the financial state of the company, if it has been merged or if it has just been expanded. This search can go a long way in helping you be abreast with the current financial system or state of the company.
4. Executives: You can get acquainted with the company’s executives by researching on them on the company’s website in order to know who they are.
Wear the appropriate attire
It is an incontrovertible truth that the way you dress is the way you will be addressed. Wearing the appropriate attire to a job interview is not a guarantee that you will get the job, but it will give your interviewer a good impression about you and it shows how smart and serious for the job. It is normal to feel nervous and confused about what to wear. Just look professional, wear a corporate attire, with your hair neatly arranged and combed.
Read and Peruse through the job overview
After receiving a call for an interview, the next thing is to analyze the job overview, descriptions and what it entails. You can commence with the title of the job, skills required to carry out the job, the duties required of you in the potential department of deployment.
Department and title of the job give you an idea of the main objectives of the position and where the role consort in the organization so you can identify who your potential manager might be. Read and review the job description carefully and ensure that your proficiencies are in line with the skills required for the job. Thus, you will prepare for questions about your past experience and carry out similar tasks in other organizations.
Organize your trip to the interview
When preparing for an interview, one of the most pertinent things to consider is how you will transport yourself there. Remember that if you refuse to plan, then you are surely planning to fail. If you want to drive to the interview, ensure you that there is enough fuel to drive you to the interview hall or company, You definitely don’t want to refuel in your suit on the way.
If you are using public transport then you have to wake up on time, if the interview is scheduled for 9 am, then you should leave your home by 8:30 or less since you are going by public transport to avoid being delayed on the way. Most importantly, be sure to sleep on time, remember that early to bed is early to rise
How to Act During an Interview
Now you are finally at the venue. You are now called on for an interview session with your potential employer. First impression matters a lot, don’t forget, as such your performs during the interview will determine if you will be offered the job or not, so now how will you present yourself during the interview?.
• Begin with a warm smile and a firm handshake which depicts confidence.
• Sit in a relaxed manner and maintain eye contact as this will prevent you from shuddering.
• Do not be in a haste to answer the questions
• Ask intelligent and smart questions to make your interviewer know that you did your research thoroughly about the job and the company
• Before leaving, find out if they have any concerns about your experience and offer solutions to resolve those issues. Also remember to give a firm handshake with a warm smile before taking your leave.
Summary
As we usher in 2021, we believe that the above tips on interview response strategies will guide you as you prepare for future call up for a job interview.
