A 2012 survey of 2,000 bosses divulged the top nonverbal job interview mistakes made by job candidates. The number one epic fail for interviewees was failure to make eye contact, something noticed by 67 percent of bosses polled. There are plenty of other details to get right during an interview. Learn these concepts ahead of time to land the job you really want.
An infographic from web magazine UltraLinx posted to Pinterest reveals other key elements you should know before a job interview. After no eye contact, 47 percent of bosses felt an interviewee's lack of knowledge regarding the company was the second-biggest interview mistake. An interview is the time to show off your knowledge of the position. If you do not have a clue about the company, you may not have an inkling about the position for which you are interviewing. Memorize some facts about the firm so you are ready to have meaningful conversations with your future boss.
No smile, bad posture and crossing arms were third, fourth and fifth on the list of most prevalent mistakes made during a job interview. One-on-one face time with your future supervisor is about attitude. Projecting a happy smile and a bright demeanor only enhances your prospects. Posture says a lot about the impression you give others during the interview. Leaning back connotes you do not like someone. Leaning forward indicates over-eagerness. A neutral posture includes standing up straight or sitting up straight. Certainly do not slouch, lean or cross your arms. The key is to keep your posture moderate, meaning in the middle, of seeming too eager or too disinterested.
Statistics indicate the most meaningful asset a prospective employee brings to an interview is how he dresses and acts when he meets a future supervisor. One-third of the aforementioned bosses from the survey said they know within 90 seconds of meeting someone whether they want to hire that particular person. Take the adage "you never get a second chance to make a first impression" to heart. How you first come across to a boss sets the tone for the rest of the job interview.
Prepare for five common questions asked by almost every supervisor. These detail your experience, knowledge of the company, previous job, expectations of the position and greatest assets. With these queries in mind, do not make mistakes with regards to dwelling on your previous job, concentrating on what you want and failing to set yourself apart from other candidates. Simply put, do not overdo it. Just like your moderate posture, everything else about the job interview is in moderation. Avoid making it all about what you want, why you are the best and how you can do everything for the company. Just be yourself, but be your best self.
There is no such thing as too much planning and preparing, especially for an important job interview. You do not need to know a lot to be a good interviewee, but you should certainly become familiar with the basic aspects of good interview skills before you walk in the door of your future supervisor's office.
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