Once the first filter is passed, indicating that our CV qualified for the round of interviews, the applicant must prepare as thoroughly as possible for an interview in which they will be able to demonstrate their skills.
It is crucial to prepare for the interview. Examine the job for which you are applying. On the internet, you can find a variety of questionnaires containing the typical questions asked during a job interview. Examine them. If possible, ask a friend or a headhunter to conduct a mock interview for you so that you can practice your dialogue and gestures and get feedback on your strengths and weaknesses.
It is important to practice the interview and have a list of questions ready. Investigate the company's values, organizational culture, and dress code. Consider how you will get to the interview, including distances and transportation options if it is in person, or having a communication system ready in case of a video call. Try to keep everything under your control so that on the day of the interview, there are few, if any, unforeseen events that affect your nerves and, as a result, your performance.
Take advantage of your interlocutor's questions to explain your previous work experiences. Handling stressful situations, for example, and how he dealt with them and resolved them with success.
Another important point to remember is to take the time to reflect before answering a question during an interview. This will demonstrate your ability to analyze situations rather than react rashly. Similarly, if you have any questions, please ask the interviewer.
Maintain contact with the person in charge of the process after the interview. Be grateful for the time they have spent on you. This demonstrates how important it is for you to be a part of this organization.
Other important considerations that we recommend you keep in mind are:
• It is estimated that the average time to find a new job is 6 months. Take it into consideration and maintain your strength.
• Looking for work is a full-time job in and of itself, so make time in your schedule for it. Where you can concentrate and expend all of your energy.
• In general, face-to-face interviews do not last less than 30 minutes, as this is the minimum amount of time you will need to demonstrate your knowledge and the amount of time the people interviewing you will need to learn everything they want from you.
Take care of your appearance and body language:
Statistics affirm that first impressions are formed in the following way:
• 55% the way they dress and present themselves
• 38% All voice and security
• 7% The words used
Everything communicates, so prepare in advance and be ready to succeed.