10 Tips to Help You Prepare for Your Next Interview

Everything from Practicing for Your Next Interview to Impressing the Company

By Amy Brantley, published Feb 16, 2007
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Interviews can be really intimidating. After all, this small amount of time will determine whether or not you will be free from searching for a job or if you'll have to keep looking. If you're like me, the intimidation of interviews often causes you to freeze up and forget simple information like where you went to college, but there are ways to overcome this embarrassing situation. Preparing for an interview will ensure that you successfully complete an interview with confidence. The following ten tips are just some of the ways you can prepare for your next interview.

10 Tips to Help You Prepare for Your Next Interview #1: Research the Company

This is very important. More times than not, you will be asked what you think of the company. If you haven't researched the company, you may be thinking that you have no idea about the company, you just know that they were hiring and the pay sounded good. Use this tip to prepare for your interview and impress your interviewer.

10 Tips to Help You Prepare for Your Next Interview #2: Think about the Questions They'll Ask

What are the questions that this company will ask? More than likely, they will ask you what experience you have that makes you qualified for that position. To prepare for such questions, look offer the qualifications for the job and then think about your previous jobs and how they relate to this new position.

10 Tips to Help You Prepare for Your Next Interview #3: Think of Question to Ask

One way to prepare for your next interview is to think about questions to ask. You can do this while you research the company. This proves that you really are interested in working for that company.

10 Tips to Help You Prepare for Your Next Interview #4: Practice Answering Questions

Have someone ask you random questions that might be asked at your interview. You could have your partner ask you questions when you least suspect it. Catching you off guard will allow you to see if you're going to freeze up or not.

10 Tips to Help You Prepare for Your Next Interview #5: Remember to Be Confident

10 Tips to Help You Prepare for Your Next Interview

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Takeaways
  • Practice answering questions.
  • Do a practice interview.
  • Research the company.
Did You Know?
Companies love employees who are confident.
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If I ever GET one, I'll take this list to heart. But the chances of a nearing 60 person getting a job interview are pretty much nil and none; at least around here.

Posted on 02/24/2007 at 4:02:00 PM

 
Now if I could just get that interview, I'd be set!

Posted on 02/21/2007 at 11:02:00 PM

 
#1 tip is THE NUMBER ONE tip! It works for me every time. I've even researched the person who will be interviewing me - google search on the name and you may find out hidden gems of information that could make you feel more comfortable and confident. You'll not be speaking with a stranger. Great article - Five stars

Posted on 02/20/2007 at 3:02:00 PM

 
Very good article. I think few respondents actually think of questions to ask in advance. Having questions can give you the edge. It shows an interest in the company.

Posted on 02/17/2007 at 5:02:00 AM

 
Helpful tips.

Posted on 02/16/2007 at 8:02:00 AM

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