Preparing For An Interview

By Zach

Graduating college is both a rewarding and scary feeling. Once you're out in the real world you will need to start applying for jobs. Most companies you apply to will ask you to come in for a face to face interview. In this blog post I will be teaching you how to become great at interviews and helping you get the job you apply for.

Interview Attire-
When you meet your potential boss for an interview you want to be able to impress them as soon as you walk through the door. In order to do this you will need to dress very nicely as if you were going a wedding or some other fancy event. I would also advise you to wear a watch. People that wear watches always know what time it is and it shows a greater sense of responsibility to interviewers.

The Handshake-
Most interviewers will make the gesture to shake your hand upon first meeting them. Believe it or not, there is a lot you can tell about a person from their handshake. So we need to make sure you nail this in order to impress your potential employer. First off, when you shake their hand make sure you have a firm handshake and not a flimsy one. This shows a sign of confidence and respect. Second, you will want to look them in the eyes while shaking their hand. This will also demonstrate your confidence and outgoingness. Lastly, give a nice quick smile while greeting your interviewer. Everyone enjoys a smile.

Body Language-
While the interview is going on you should be paying attention to your potential employer. Do this by making eye contact the whole time and maybe take some notes. Stand up straight to show that you are a leader and that you are confident. Don't wander off into space or start playing on your phone during the interview. It is rude and disrespectful to your possible future employer and they will not appreciate this at all.

In conclusion, if you apply all of these tips during your interview you will do great and hopefully get a call back!