Find out what you like doing best and get someone to pay you for doing it, Katherine Whitehorn.
Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy, Norman Vincent Peale.
The job interview is nothing but a form of interpersonal communication. According to everything that has been said, how should you behave at a job interview?
You should arrive on time, but not too early.
Turn off the phone, make sure you will not be disturbed.
It is very important to maintain eye contact, but be careful not to stare either.
Sit down when the interviewer asks you. Do this properly with your back straight, but try to do so in a natural way and lean slightly forward to show the interviewer how interested you are. Avoid fidgeting, slouching, sitting on the edge of your chair (you will look nervous, lacking in self-confidence and uncomfortable), and do not cross your legs or arms (a very defensive posture).
What about your language?
Use simple and direct language.
Think about questions without delaying your answers too much.
Maintain a constructive attitude. Do not criticise your former employers, co-workers, or company, but try to offer a positive view of your academic and professional history.
Be honest. Talk naturally, answer the question that you have been asked as clearly and thoughtfully as possible and do not be afraid to say “I do not know.” Do not exaggerate your skills or experience (that is especially true in language skills since employers usually test your knowledge at the interview), and stick to the facts.
Answer all the questions. Do not respond in monosyllables. Answer briefly without rambling or getting off topic. If you refuse to answer questions, it might be interpreted as unresolved areas that are not addressed where little to no progress is made.
Giving negative experiences and outcomes that you have had focus on: 1) What have you learned from them? 2) How did you overcome these issues? 3) Why do you think that you will not make the same mistake again?
Accept criticism and show yourself as someone who is willing to learn from his/her flaws and mistakes, as someone who does not view negative experiences and outcomes as problems, but as opportunities and challenges to grow and learn.
Use appropriate language during your interview and focus on the specific knowledge and experience you can bring to the position. Be polite and show good manners. Avoid swearing, slang, fillers (uh, er, um, like, y’know, I mean, etc.), making jokes or using sarcasm (they can be easily misunderstood, or even considered offensive), as well as, racist, sexist, or negative remarks. Use gestures and body language, but don’t exaggerate, just make sure that they are natural, sincere, and meaningful.
Do not let your guard down for a moment!
Finally, express your sincere gratitude for the interview opportunity. Towards the end of the job interview, the interviewer is likely to ask, “Do you have any questions for us?” If you just respond with a simple “no,” it may make you seem slightly uninterested in the post and complacent. You can answer something like: “Will I be hearing from you or should I contact you?” “Do you see any major weaknesses in my background, gaps in my qualifications that I need to fill, any issues that might make you think otherwise?”
Practice makes perfect. Type in Google “interview questions” and reflect on possible answers.
One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation, Arthur Ashe.
If you don’t get the job, don’t worry at all, but evaluate your performance after the interview, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and focus on what you need to improve for future interviews.
How do you handle rude questions? 1. Do not panic, don’t get upset, be rude or yell. 2. Relax, keep your cool! Always be respectful, show good manners, appropriate language and smile. 3. Rude questions don’t have to be answered: “I don’t think that question is relevant to the job, do you?”