Many think that being on top of everything including your application and previous work and credit history is the most important thing when applying for a job.
While this is a critical factor there is truly only one aspect of the job applying process that will truly get you in and that is the interview. One might think well sure this is important but is it really going to affect the person who might hire me on if I get the job or not? The answer is yes, it does matter, and there are more reasons to take into consideration than you think. The way one introduces themselves and communicates is probably the most important attribute in a person that employers look for.
They tend to ask themselves, can this person handle the job? Are they knowledgeable on all of the details that come with the position? Do they seem friendly and responsive to all questions that they are asked? Do they ask questions to try to get a better understanding of the job and tasks that must be performed in a reasonable timeframe?
Employers want to see how smart and personable you are right at a moments notice before they hire you and that comes in through the interview.
Tip number one when trying to impress employers, show them that you are knowledgeable about the position. When talking to a future employer it is always good to make known everything you know about the position. One can say things such as I found the job through a good friend or my professor, or even be honest and say I found this job through a TV or newspaper advertisement and employers will admire the honesty.
Anyone applying for a job should look at the material they could talk about when asked a question. For example, if you are applying for a job at the nearest landscaping business in your area you would answer questions with answers like, "yes I know how to mow lawns and pull weeds as well as doing the trimming through other experiences and training" rather than just saying, "I think I know how to do all these tasks but remind me again of what trimming is?" You should show the employer how comfortable and Knowledgeable that you are in your position unless you truly don't know what you are doing, then the reasonable questions that should be asked are, "Why are you even applying for this job in the first place?" One must understand and be intelligible when applying for a position. Do your research ahead of time!
Tip number two is that one should be friendly, enthusiastic, and positive in there interview. Being friendly and confident but not too much of either is the perfect way to impress a future employer. There is no doubt that saying, "How nice it is to meet you" with a firm handshake can do wonders for one who just came into the interview room to meet there "maybe" future boss.
One should respect the employer by dressing in nice clothing and by being a good listener. This means to respond to there questions correctly and thoroughly as possible while not interrupting them when they speak. Doing this ensures that one has a possibility of automatically earning respect from the employer which gives them a much better chance of being hired for the position they interviewed for.
Having some enthusiasm for the job that lies ahead for one in a job is critical for interviewers because they want to see if you can handle the job and they want to know if you are going to put the work into the position that is required of you. Staying on top of your tasks and following instructions are arguably the most important things one can do at a job.
If you show them how responsive you are to their questioning and how enthusiastic you are about the job gives the employer more confidence that you will do the job thoroughly and adequately. Make sure they know how much you want the job and the chances of you being hired to go way up.
Tip number three, make sure that you let the employer know how much you've wanted the job and try to let them know a little more about yourself, upon up a little bit. It never hurts, to be honest, and this is especially true in an interview. You should always be truthful during an interview so someone can trust you right off the bat. Employers also like to hear interesting stories about your life as well as your passions and hobbies.
If you are open and honest with them as soon as you walk into that interview room your chances of being hired for the position dramatically go up. People tend to like straightforwardness, honesty, and openness. While one doesn't want to give away the whole kitchen sink when it comes to their lives.
It is important to let the employer know a little bit more about you through the interview. Think about it as a better way to connect and communicate with one's future employer or boss. Be polite and talkative during the interview when your time to answer the question comes up. Try to give as much detail as possible when answering any question while also being as neat and organized as possible as well.
Stay on top of the questions asked during the interviews, Be open, honest, friendly, warm, intelligent, and overall appealing so that the employer will have no choice but to employ you.
Employers tend to like all of these qualities in future employees no matter what their age, race, or backgrounds are. If one shows up for the job in respectful attire and acts respectfully during the interview one can already start thinking about when they will start the job.
One must try to be as enthusiastic as possible, this shows a willingness to do the job no matter what the costs are otherwise. One should always listen and be kind to their employer. Showing warmth through personality and authenticity is one of the best ways for an employer to review your interview and go, "he or she looks comfortable around me and they seem to respect me and listen to me when I talk or ask them a question, I want to hire them!" This is what one wants when interviewing for a job.
You want the employer to be impressed at all of the skills and knowledge you have for the position, you want them to like your personality and enthusiasm, and you want them to respect you for how trustworthy and respectful you are to them at all times. Always listen before you speak, then talk in detail about your ideas, then listen some more. This, I think is why the job interview with a future employer is so much more important than any other part of the job application process. It's real and authentic, and that is what makes its importance so different from anything else.
