What's your one best tip for succeeding a job interview?

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justFriend · Accepted Answer

1. Nice to meet you.
The first impression is always important. With a sincere and polite smile, you can shake hands with the other person and start the first sentence by stating that you are glad to have met. We are sure that this sentence, which seems to be quite simple, was forgotten in the excitement of the moment.

2. Thank you for taking the time to tell me.
After introducing yourself and stating your satisfaction, thanking you for this interview allows you to make a professional impression. When you indicate that you respect the other person's time and express your gratitude for it, you will show your respectful personality.

3. I feel lucky to be here.
By stating this sentence, saying that the company you are interviewing is an important goal for you in your career planning will show your enthusiasm for the job. Enthusiastic employee candidates, on the other hand, always bring motivation and successful jobs with them.

4. I've been researching your company.
Making it clear that you are doing research on the relevant company, knowing the vision, mission and history of the company will take you one step ahead of other candidates.

5. I've studied the job description.
You can show the importance you attach to the position by stating that you have studied the job description in detail. In the definition, you can focus on the details that attract your attention and are compatible with your competencies. Thus, before directly mentioning your education and previous work experience, you can underline your suitability for the position and prove that you are a strong candidate.

Jamesshinobi · Accepted Answer

ask for the job. at the end of my last interview they said "it was nice to meet you, we have three other people and our CFO would lile to skt down with each so we will let you know" i said "i went to another interview this morning and got the job. I really would like to work here though so let me know before i start this Monday" they called me less than an hour later and jve been working there for 8 years now

KatherineJ · Accepted Answer

First, wear proper clothes! I have had people show up in jeans, shorts, tees, and sneakers. If you show up like that, It’s going to be a quick interview! (Without an offer)

Second, always learn about where you are interviewing. When I offer interviews, I have already read your résumé, and checked references. At this point, I want to know if your goals and values would enhance and build upon ours. In other words, tell me how you fit! If you haven’t done your homework about us, the interview isn’t going to go very well.

Third, do not answer my questions how you think I want you to. Think about it, and then give me your real answer. I’m looking for honestly, and your thought process.

I hope this helps, and GOOD LUCK!!!

Cherry234 · Accepted Answer

I just went through this process for a couple of months. I finally found my first full time job out of college. I started a few weeks ago. I'd say knowing information about the company and highlighting your skills and strengths really helps. I believe I got my job because I did a good job of selling myself and my skills.

Anonymous · Answer

Your resume is going to be the biggest factor of course. But having too good of a resume can work against you as well. If it's a business with a fairly high turnover unfortunately they'll look at your resume and say, "the first chance he gets a Crack at a better job he's/she's quitting. I'm not hiring him/her". I have a friend of a friend who is in charge of hiring for his paper company and he says he'll go with education over experience almost every time. Because if and when it doesn't work out he has something more tangible to tell his boss why he hired them. He can say look at thier credentials.

Beyond all of this it's pretty much just telling the interviewer what they want to hear. I believe in honesty. But being completely will kill you in an interview unfortunately.

Agape93 · Answer

Don't lie about your experience, skills or criminal record.

I'll hire you if you have no experience. I'll hire you depending on the crimes you committed. But if you lie and I catch it, you'll be denied on the spot. If you get hired and we find out after that, you'll not only be terminated but your application and anything related will be sent to our legal department to press charges.

sage2021 · Answer

Believe it or not, cleanliness matters! You must be all cleaned up and nice dressy interview clothes. Make sure your fingernails are trimmed and clean.
One guy I was interviewing with walked me to my car to see what kind of car I drive. And he even looked inside to see if my car was clean! 🤪

Danny_dan92 · Answer

Being calm and confident. Think clearly about the answers you give them, even if it means they look at you sit there quietly for a few seconds when they ask you.

Because what that shows is you think things through, and don’t just blurt shit out. That translates to everything else in the job

Shark_61695 · Answer

Be comfortable, if you going for a role which doesn't require a suit on a daily basis, don't feel forced to wear one.
Do your best to feel relaxed, try and turn it into a conversation not just a Q&A session.
Be honest, not just with your answers but the way you act, you're going to be there every day so best find out now if you won't fit.
Have little stories to embellish your answers, short answers are just hard work for the interviewers and will make you stand out more.

Pinay_ako · Answer

Come in earlier and look your best. A late comer is a big NO

loveslongnails · Answer

Know everything you possibly can about the company you're interviewing with. Turn the thing around so that you're DOING the interviewing, making the interviewer seem like they need to make a case for why you should work THERE and not somewhere else.

Additional tips - do the above politely, and dress well, really well, like you CARE about the interview. Of course, none of this applies if you're going for a job at some fast food joint, except being polite and dressing appropriately.

Methis · Answer

Ask them questions. Don't just answer theirs. By asking them questions like "why should I work here" or "why did the last person leave" you put then on th4 defensive and they see that your thinking long game

abc3643 · Answer

Complement his penis. Here is how it works...

BLP11520 · Answer

Eye contact, willing to learn and adapt to that companies' goals and work schedule. Do not talk about time off and vacation time to quickly. I was in management and hired people before. Dress nicely and smile. Do not bring up inabilities or lack of education.

Twalli · Answer

Be confident. It helps if you do the Wonder Woman pose in front of a mirror for 10 seconds shortly before the interview. It actually works. You appear more confident

NewsReader · Answer

Show them that you are not there because you need to be for the money. Show them that you know what the goal of the company is and what ideas and skills you have to make it better.

exitseven · Answer

I am probably the worst person to answer this question.

MarkRet · Answer

Be confident and relaxed, and don't do this >

genericname85 · Answer

in my opinion, you should treat a job interview like "formally meeting a new friend". the prime goal should not be to "get the job". the prime goal should be to be ok with the job and the team you're meeting.

Phoenix98 · Answer

Confidence, honesty and be genuine/authentic. And apply for jobs that fit your skill set. Of course what helps in a interview depends on the type of work your applying for to.

Jennz6 · Answer

Don’t lie, and let your boss have a freebie if asks you for one.

mobiusforniner · Answer

Marketing your strengths and accomplishments while being honest about your weaknesses Source? I interview people all the time.

Paris13 · Answer

Smile, Be honest and Bring Great Resume!!! xx

AviatorTom · Answer

LISTEN... to what the interviewer is saying and asking you, and answer each question honestly and openly.

Googlemyahoo · Answer

Employers don’t look at resumes. I’ve been to many interviews and they ask me questions and write the answers on the resume beside the answer itself.

LadiesFavoriteToy · Answer

lol job interviews. I hve not used a resume in like 3 years.

Whatthefluff · Answer

I agree with the others, just have confidence. Most people are desperate for help right now.

ohsheeT · Answer

Be confident but not cocky I contact smile it shows that you're an asset not just a check collector

HighValue · Answer

Be a young girl. No skills necessary. That is how to be successful most of the time.

JPresidente · Answer

Be authentic and tell them how much you want the job. Also, don’t be afraid to ask for a reasonable salary that fits your skills.

purplepoppy · Answer

Be better than the other candidates.

AngryCarl · Answer

Be confident and know about the job you're applying for.

maximumpower · Answer

Arrive early and prepared. 2nd - do NOT talk about money.

Chee_chooo · Answer

Be confident or fake it

CuriousMufuxka · Answer

Go down on him/her! Really just be honest and show why you're best suited for the position.

Blueeyes81 · Answer

Being able to read people and using that to say what they want to hear.

dustybiker · Answer

Honesty.

Babygirl_S · Answer

Be confident and dress appropriately.

Blackcupcake · Answer

be confident

TonightYouu · Answer

Being super attractive

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

Do what Ted did

melanieeeB · Answer

Confidence

MCheetah · Answer

Lie.

Anonymous · Answer

Direct eye contact and self confidence.

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