INTRODUCTION
Getting a job in this period of economic melt down has become a Herculean task.
Recent statistics show a gradual increase in employment rate, and companies are downsizing their work force, to enable them meet up with the harsh economic situation.
As a young graduate, just fresh from the university with a desire to find a job, how do you go about job hunting?
It’s pretty simple, as long as you understand the chemistry of job interview.

First of all find out as much as you can about the company you intend to work for. Try to document yourself about everything the job you are competing for can include in the products or services the company offers. Knowing these things will make you feel more confident when you will be asked specific questions about the company. Most of the information above can be found on the company website. Do well to check out their website and grab as much information as you can.

Make sure you are carrying with you a copy of your CV, written in a professional manner, including all details that could be of interest for that specific company. Copies of your passport photograph and some of the works or project you have done will also be useful during the course of the interview.

Look your interviewer in the eyes, because this thing shows that you have confidence in yourself and that you are focusing on the subject. Show some enthusiasm towards the firm you are trying to work for.
I once attended an interview with a furniture company, and the conference room was chilling cold. We were about ten applicants facing the interviewers, and I observed one of us was sweating profusely despite of the cold temperature of the room.
The fellow ended up muddling up all his answers to the questions he was been asked. At the end of the day, he was not recruited.
Firms need individuals who are confident and self driven.
They are unlikely to take applicants who cannot stand up in the presence of board members and defend their actions and decisions.

Dress up as professional as possible. If the company style claims the wear of a suit, then wear that suit and look as presentable as possible because that is most important and it will make just the difference you need. But don’t over dress!

Try to answer the questions, in not more than 60 seconds. That doesn’t mean that you have to answer with simple yes and no, but long answers will make the interviewer lose his interest. And you might also lose you concentration.

Listen carefully and answer to questions directly. If you did not understand a question, ask them to explain it better to you politely, and do not answer unless you are sure what you have been asked.


Prepare to tell them what your past activities have been and the way you consider they can influence your career. Give some examples that can end up leaving a good impression of you.
The most important aspect of telling them about yourself is your ability to tell the truth about your expectation, especially with regard to the amount of salary you may want the company to offer you. Remember to be yourself, and avoid pretending to be someone else.

Ask questions. The questions you will ask show that you are proactive and that you want to make sure this place is indeed the right work place for you.
Finally, never appear to be so desperate for the job or position you are applying for.
Employers of labor don’t like desperate or frustrated individual.
Appearing desperate in front of your interviewers will send the wrong message, and you will end up selling yourself so cheap in the eyes.

All said and done, remember to send a “Thank You” note at not more than 2 days after the interview. Express your interest towards the job you are interested in and thank them for their time. Even if you end up not being interested in the job anymore, you can never know if that person can’t become a great contact person for you.