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Interview Tips That Will Help You Get Hired

February 16, 2020

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Interview Tips

In today’s post, I am going to be sharing my top tips interview tips that will help you get hired at your next job interview.

The interview process can be daunting and stressful for many people. And rightfully so! You want to make a good first impression, all while seeming confident enough to get the job and talking up your skills.

Sure, looking professional is important and should be taken seriously. However, if you look good and don’t know how to conduct yourself throughout the interview, you probably won’t get the job. It’s that simple.

There is an art to doing a good job during the interview, and I am here to spill the beans.

As an educator, I’ve been on many interviews. Out of all the interviews I’ve been on, I was offered all positions apart from one. And that was because I didn’t have one qualification needed.

Today, I am going to be showing you how to get ready for an interview and ensure that you get a callback. With these interview tips, you will feel confident in your interviewing skills and make a great impression!

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Interview Tips That Will Help You Get Hired

Interview Tips That Will Help You Get Hired

Dress Like You Already Have The Job

The most basic of all the interview tips is to come dressed professionally. My tip? Dress like you already have the job. What I mean by that is actually going to the company’s website and having a look at their employee pictures. Most companies have those, and you can see what kind of clothes they’re wearing.

If they don’t have those, then go with the tried and true interview uniform:

  • Black or navy slacks
  • White blouse or button-down
  • A structured blazer
  • Pointed-toe pumps or ballet flats
  • Structured bag

You can never go wrong with this professional attire.

Do Your Homework

The easiest way to show your interviewer that you are keen on getting the position you are interviewing for is to know about the company. Go on their website or social media account and really read up about them.

Write down their mission statement along with any cool information you find out about the company. At the interview, when asked, “So, why do you want to work here?”, use something you found out about them earlier in your answer! This is the easiest way to impress your interviewer.

Be Friendly

This completely goes without saying, but be friendly. Have a smile throughout the interview as it makes you look approachable. Friendliness goes a long way at interviews. Interviewers are more likely to hire someone who is easy to talk to and approachable than someone who looks super serious and stern. Unless, of course, the job you are interviewing for is one which needs that kind of a look.

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    Be Confident

    Along with being friendly, show the interviewer that you are also confident in your skills. If you’re not somebody who is naturally confident, practice saying your answers out loud at home or with a friend. Doing that will get you ready and eliminate the unnecessary umms that might come when you’re unprepared.

    Also, try to remember that the interviewer will probably make you feel as comfortable as can be. They usually know that people get nervous during an interview, so don’t sweat it if you get a little nervous.

    Don’t Lie On Your Resume

    One of the biggest interview tips I have is to be truthful on your resume. Trying to seem like you know it all and including things that aren’t true on your resume are going to get you in trouble. Don’t do it. If you can’t speak French, don’t have it as one of the languages you’re fluent in. Imagine how embarrassed you will be when the interviewer starts speaking to you in French!

    Clean Up Your Social Media

    Something a lot of interviewers and HR personnel do these days is looking people up on social media. It’s a good idea to either clean up any pictures you wouldn’t want your future employer looking at, or setting your accounts as private.

    The thing to remember here is that you will, hopefully, be representing the company. Most employers probably won’t want someone working for them who post inappropriate content online.

    Ask Questions

    At the end of the interview, you will probably be asked if you have any questions for the interviewer. This is a good chance for you to find out additional information about the job, as well as the working environment.

    Some good questions to ask are:

    • What’s your favorite thing about working here?
    • What does a typical day look like here?
    • What do you think are some qualities which will make a person excel in this role?
    • What are the expectations of someone working in this role?

    What are some of the interview tips you have found to work? Share them in the comments below and help other boss babes out! πŸ€—

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    1. Mrs W says

      February 17, 2020 at 3:56 pm

      These are such good tips πŸ™‚ I love that you’ve included the importance of being friendly – so many people ignore this, and it’s tough when you’re nervous, but there is so much to be said for just being a friendly person!
      Also 100% yes on the not lying on your CV – not worth it!

      Sammy | Self-Care Sloth

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      • Mariam says

        February 21, 2020 at 7:16 am

        Absolutely! It’s so easy to be friendly and makes the best impression! πŸ™‚

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    2. Jenny in Neverland says

      February 18, 2020 at 11:38 am

      Great tips! I never had a problem with interviews when I was looking for a job but with anxiety, now would be a different story I think! x

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      • Mariam says

        February 21, 2020 at 7:17 am

        I can definitely see that!

        Reply
    3. Hannah Read says

      February 18, 2020 at 12:45 pm

      These are really good tips! I think practising answers to questions beforehand (in particular competency questions) is also really important, and something I always go over with my clients. I always recommend sending a thank you note afterwards, too!

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      • Mariam says

        February 21, 2020 at 7:15 am

        Ooh, I love the idea of a thank you note! So thoughtful. πŸ™‚

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      • Nilakshi says

        February 24, 2020 at 8:06 pm

        Not lying on your CV and being friendly is super helpful and great tips. All that matter is being yourself. Thank you for the great post!

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        • Mariam says

          February 25, 2020 at 10:16 am

          Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting! πŸ™‚

          Reply
    4. Rosie Ireland says

      February 22, 2020 at 7:01 pm

      OMG these tips are soooo good! I know that this is going to help so many people!
      Rosie

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      • Mariam says

        February 25, 2020 at 10:12 am

        Thanks Rosie!

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    5. kayleigh Zara says

      February 24, 2020 at 5:28 pm

      I actually interviewed someone once who had lied on their resume, it just made for a very awkward situation, thanks for sharing x

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      • Mariam says

        February 25, 2020 at 10:13 am

        Ouch, that definitely must have been very uncomfortable!

        Reply
    6. Christina M says

      February 25, 2020 at 8:44 am

      Love these tips! Especially the questions to ask at the end. I was always so nervous during interviews that I would blank when they asked if I had any questions. It’s so good to have a list of questions prepared before you go into the interview.

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      • Mariam says

        February 25, 2020 at 10:18 am

        I used to be too shy or nervous to ask questions, but it really helps to have them prepared like you said! I’d always ask the same questions and I could remember them that way!

        Reply
    7. The Prepping Wife says

      February 27, 2020 at 10:08 am

      These are great tips! Especially the one about doing your homework and really knowing about the company. In a world with so much competition. it is essential to stand out. Knowing about the company and showing how much you’ve paid attention shows you are interested in the job and can definitely help.

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      • Mariam says

        March 1, 2020 at 4:46 pm

        Absolutely! I always find that it really leaves a good impression when you know a little about the company you’re applying for.

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        • Ahmed says

          May 30, 2020 at 1:39 am

          I have my job interview successfully and your advices helped me alot with the tricky question the manager asked me πŸ‘πŸ‘Œ
          Thanks alot πŸ’

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          • Mariam says

            May 30, 2020 at 1:41 am

            Very happy to hear that! πŸ™πŸΌπŸ˜Š

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    8. Bethany Jane says

      March 8, 2020 at 1:37 pm

      These are brilliant tips! I have really bad anxiety and a lot of it is work related, so I don’t make the best first impression. That means interviews can be a bit of a struggle for me! I love the idea of using some background info to answer a question, if I was an interviewer that would work for me every time haha!

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      • Mariam says

        March 9, 2020 at 9:05 am

        I’m glad you found something here that you liked! Thank you so much for stopping by!

        Reply
    9. Ashimiyu Kamal Alao says

      June 16, 2020 at 2:53 am

      This is very useful.

      Reply
    10. Ellie says

      June 25, 2020 at 11:06 pm

      going for an interview is soo hard. I think these tips are perfect way to get ahead of the game!

      Reply
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