No, you are trying your best and not your inadequacy is delaying you from getting hired for that dream job position; you are just not equipped with the proper knowledge to get you through. Here, we shall be helping you get past that.
One of the most frustrating things is preparing hard for an interview and having that feeling that this time you will get what you are looking for, only to have your hopes dashed by a rejection email or phone call. Most people tend to settle for lesser jobs or positions, not because of the unavailability of the position, but the depression and frustration that comes from the rejections they have suffered while pursuing their dream positions.
However, your luck is about to change. While we have no doubt that you have been putting in the much-needed effort, there is every indication that you may have been going about this the wrong way. Nevertheless, we shall be offering you the best tips or hacks that will guide you on the best way to prepare for an interview. To know how to go about this, kindly look at the steps we shall be discussing below:
1. Have A Positive Mindset.
Owing to your long period of rejection, or the stories of rejections from people seeking the position you are after, it is normal that you would be going for your next or first interview with a mind full of apprehension and negative expectations. Nevertheless, an old saying has it that “cowards die a thousand times before their deaths”. In that vein, you have to ensure that you have a positive mindset about the position you are applying for.
2. Your Dressing Is The ‘Code’ That Gets You Through The Door.
You may have heard this before now, but “you are addressed according to how you are dressed”. You see people giving excuses like “I don’t have good clothes because I can’t afford one”, that is not what your prospective employer wants to hear or know, frankly he could not care less about that; you have the duty of appearing professional for your interview. Look for cheap, affordable clothes and where you cannot afford even that, ask a friend for assistance.
3. Arrange Your Resumé Properly And Have A Printed Copy Of Your Documents.
Your resumé is your identity card in the professional world. It is what sells you in your absence. To ensure that you leave a positive impression on your potential employer, especially in your absence, ensure that your CV and resumé are well arranged. You can seek professional assistance on how to do that. On the other hand, ensure that you have a neat, printed copy with you when you are invited for the physical interview. Yes, your employer may have an e-copy of the document, but you have to have one present just in case.
4. Be Articulate.
When you are being interviewed, the intention of your employer is to access you to see whether or not there is a correlation between your credentials and yourself, and the position available. To ensure that you pass this test, you have to accurately answer the questions posed to you. It is not just enough that you answer these questions, you have to do so in an articulate manner while being confident and showing no signs of anxiety.
5. Have A Sound Knowledge Of Your Employer.
One of the best ways to prepare for an interview is to ensure that you have a sound knowledge of your employer. It is not enough that you know their history and development, you have to know the vision and mission of the company, and have ample knowledge of the recent landmarks achieved by the company. Your ability to know this would help you to understand how you can easily come in to aid the company. By presenting this alongside your ability, you will definitely get that positive response.
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