Job interviews are always tough: you need to impress the hiring team to become desired offer letter. Making a good first impression at the interview is essential if you want to progress to the second interview or get the job. To help you get through the interview we have written 10 tips on presenting yourself in the right light at the interview and securing the job.

Prepare for a job interview

Preparing for an important job interview starts beforehand. You need to know what to talk about, be morally prepared for success, and look fresh. An important part of the preparation for the interview is to study information about the company, prepare a list of questions for the employer, and practice speaking briefly and clearly about yourself and your skills.

 Try to calculate the route and travel time to the interview site in advance. You should not be late, but arriving too early can reflect negatively on your person. Employers don’t like being late, but they also don’t like having to cancel their plans because of a candidate who arrived 30-40 minutes early for an interview. If you get there by a wide margin, go to a coffee shop and get a coffee or keep yourself busy with something else (for example, you can bet in Kenya on your smartphone!), but you should be in the waiting room no earlier than 10 minutes before your appointment time.

Do a test interview at home

You can ask a friend, your wife, or your husband to do a test interview with you to practice answering and to get over your interview fears. They can ask general questions about the first stage of the interview with the hiring manager. It is also not a bad idea to find an experienced developer to test technical knowledge. The more experience a person has in answering difficult questions, the more confident he or she will feel at the interview.

Look for an appropriate outfit

Think carefully about what you will wear to the interview. Your demeanor, behavior, and appearance form the first impression of a person and directly influence the outcome of negotiations. If, for example, you are going for an interview and applying for a position in a financial institution, it is recommended to choose business style clothing, namely, a white top and black bottom, in addition to this suit is suitable. For men, the presence of a tie is not required, but welcome.

It is recommended even before visiting the office to find out about the requirements for the style of dress. In this case, the closet can be selected as correctly as possible. In any case, it is better to dress formally for the interview.

Take copies of your resume to the interview

Have a copy (preferably three) of your resume with you when you go to the interview. If the interviewer hasn’t prepared (lost) their copy, you’ll save a lot of time and avoid embarrassment at the beginning of the meeting if you can just pull out an extra copy and hand it over. It’s easy to do. And it works cool.

Try to anticipate the interviewer’s concerns and doubts

There are always more applicants for positions than jobs. That’s why companies are looking for ways to screen people out. Put yourself in their shoes and ask yourself why they might not want to hire you. That doesn’t mean you have to answer unasked questions during the conversation – just be prepared to allay the employer’s fears if they come through.

Ask your interviewer different questions about the company and future job

Come to the interview prepared and ask the interviewer some smart questions that demonstrate your knowledge of the company and your serious intentions. The employer often asks if you have any questions, and no matter what, you should have one or two at the ready. A good universal question is, “If you could create the perfect candidate for this position from scratch, what would they be?”

Be confident

Excitement is one factor that gets in the way of a successful interview. It directly affects confidence and affects speech, demeanor, and nonverbal signs. How you hold yourself confidently is an important component that employers pay attention to. A few simple tips for a successful job interview: Make sure to say hello and preferably a friendly smile.

 Be initiative

Don’t be afraid to make the first step when talking to the recruiter (or your potential boss) – start the conversation yourself. Try to set a positive tone to the conversation from the beginning: “Break the ice” with a light-appropriate joke (just don’t overdo it!) or a remark about the weather. Be open and friendly, but at the same time try to keep within the framework of the business conversation. For example, if you notice diplomas or degrees in his office, or know something about his successful work projects, ask about it – he will be pleased. Perhaps you’ll find common themes and even common acquaintances in the business world. This will help build the informal rapport that is so important in developing genuine human sympathy.

 At the end of the interview, be sure to thank the employee of the company, who talked to you, and then say goodbye. In conclusion, it is important to say that at a job interview, you should be restrained, moderately decisive, and, most importantly, frank. These traits will have a positive effect on the final decision, they will increase your chances, in case there are several candidates for the job at the same time. Good luck with your future job!