How to prepare for an interview

Passing the personal interview with distinction!
Congratulations! You've landed the job interview you wanted. Now you have the opportunity to make a lasting first impression. Preparing ahead of time will help you keep your cool and ace your interview.

The personal interview is one of the most stressful stages for those on the job hunt. Preparing for this interview may bring up many of these feelings of stress. Below are some ideas that will help prepare for the personal interview and relevae some of the stressful feelings. 

 

1- Check the job requirements

There are skills associated with each job, and those skills are related to the tasks required of you. Therefore, make sure of the following before going to the interview: read the details sent by the company (the job, tasks, interview time, and the name of the person), highlight the skills required in your answers, and take accurate information about the job tasks from the company.

 

2- Find the company

You should familiarize yourself with the company's values and culture before going to the interview and mention them during your interview. Also, research the company's field and products. You may be asked about all of the above during the interview.

 

3- Why do you want the job?

This question will help you build confidence during the interview. Be ready to answer the question knowing what prompted you to apply for the job, how you will accomplish its tasks, your skills that will facilitate its completion, and what difference you will make to the company?

 

4- Frequently Asked Questions

Read the frequently asked questions that are asked in most personal interviews. Practice these questions and answer them with confidence. You must also be familiar with the tasks of the required job to provide the correct answers.

 

5- Pay attention to your body language and the way you speak

Body language is critical and reflects your comfort and confidence during the interview. Make sure you train yourself to speak and sit confidently, and start practicing it with the people close to you.

 

6- Your turn!

Have some excellent questions you can ask the company before they finish the interview and after asking their questions.

 

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