The year is coming to an end so it is pertinent to sit down, analyze your year so far and see if you were able to crush most of your goals for 2018. Also, set new goals for 2019 and strategize on how to achieve your new targets.

Hence, we have decided to put up this guide to reveal relevant job interview tips you can use to get your dream job in 2019.

Your resume is well spruced, Your job application submitted, the employer is pleased and now wants to see you, that is to say, you just gained admission into an interview room…Congratulations!

Job interviews can be so creepy if you are not all that cozy with selling yourself. In most cases, candidates may even begin to doubt themselves if they should go or forget about it.

But one thing is sure the skills used in job interviews is something that can be learned, and if you so wish to learn, there is nothing there to fret about.

So I propose you scroll down to our comprehensive guide that will stop at nothing but making you a grandmaster of job interviews for the next unpredictable couple of years to come.

The 12 Ultimate Guide To Job Interview

(1)How to Make a Good First Impression

Within the space of few seconds of meeting you, the interview nine times out of ten has already judged you, so it very essential to make a positive initial impression to avoid using the door in less than no time after making yourself comfortable in front of the interviewer.

A very vital aspect of this includes a professional dress code. So be sure to have a well looking formal and professional dress, so you’ll appear well groomed to the interviewer; it counts for something.

The moment you have a physical contact with the interviewer, do well to smile slightly with confidence, shake his or her hand firmly and very critical to be noted: Do not be late as this is the first killer of your chance of gaining that particular job.

(2) How to Research The Employer Before Your Interview

One thing about a job interview is its unpredictability. No one actually knows what he or she is going to face out there: the sort of questions to be asked, the kind of interviewer(jovial or non-jovial), other fellow candidates, etc.

So to that effect, job pre-interview research has to be invited into the picture where it has a whole lot of important role to play.

So it is highly recommended you research about the company, the industry it is related to and the employer before the interview day as this will create room for a well-grounded knowledge of what you are about to face for you, thus, impressing your interviewer beyond expectation.

This is because interviewers love it when you know a lot about the industry and firm even before being told; it makes the job a lot easier for them.

Easy step to take in researching such is by visiting some search engines like Google, Bing, etc.

Here in this search engine, you can check out essential stuff about the employer and the company’s website, social media updates, and profiles, etc.

By doing such, you are likely to find fascinating questions to be asked on that day as this will also go a long way to signal across to the interviewer how serious you are about the job and how committed you could possibly be in the job.

(3) Selling Your Skills and Abilities

This is one point that is really obvious and important in every interview. Selling yourself is also an uncomfortable thing to do if you are not used to it.

But for those who know more of what is the meaning of “selling themselves” they see this as an opportunity to upgrade their score and value in the face of their interviewer because it is a point where you are being given a chance to talk about your capabilities and achievements.

Do well not to blow such an outstanding opportunity when thrown to your desk, it might cost you the job if care it’s not adequately taken and one thing you should know: interview is not just a “chance” but “your chance” to demonstrate and prove you are the best and most fitted candidate for the job.

Job vacancy poses as a big threat and problem to recruiters which they need to fill within the shortest possible time and means so this is the sole reason you are there to sell yourself and be a solution to their menace.

(4) Using The STAR Method to Answer Interview Questions

Once you are aware of the position you are applying for and your CV well put together, you should be in expectation of some common interview questions

Once you’ve got to know your CV and the role you’re interviewing for, you must prepare for common interview questions.

Answering questions like a good leader or a team player is no more advisable in this recent times instead each time you refer to one of your skills, back it up with an example to demonstrate it’s genuineness.

The STAR (S.T.A.R-Situation, Task, Action, Results) method has been majorly endorsed as the best technique for demonstrating your skills, especially during an interview.

Situation: Provide suitable context to the story you’re about to tell, render an outline of when and why you were actually there.

Task: Give a precise description of what you were doing and if by chance you were confronted by any challenge(s) in the course of doing that.

Action: At this point expound on the actions you hung on to that led to the completion of the task and how you dealt with any possible challenge(s) you faced.

Results: Ultimately, unravel the outcome, this is the point where your skills should be demonstrated and possibly lesson learned from such occasion.

Having this method in mind and intact and also integrating it with profound research on the company is one of the greatest weapons that you could arm yourself with when getting set for job interviews specifically.

(5) Improving Your Body Language

The body language talks more about you than you can possibly imagine. So make sure you are aware of your self-presentation and utilize your body language properly to your benefit

Making gestures while talking can enhance and facilitates swift and easy comprehension but be observant, so you don’t cross your bounds with the gestures.

Fidgeting is a bad composure so, stay away! Also playing with things like your pen or jewelry should be avoided.

Stuffs like this when being done can easily distract the interviewer, so it is very nice and professional to be extra mindful of your behaviors.

The best way to be is to simply act professionally and confidently by making strong eye contact and avoid poor postures like slouching in your chair like a loafer.

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