Your Interview Checklist for The Big Interview Day

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Your Interview Checklist for The Big Interview Day          
After going through the rigors job search process, you have are finally having the golden key for the job, the interview letter is in your hands. Excited about the opportunity you start the interview preparation. The D-day arrives, you know all that is required to be done, but slowly anxiety creeps in and you are totally blank. You make some major blunders and lose the job. But not to worry, we are there to help. The small interview tips will help you keep calm and focused.

To keep you relaxed and all charged-up here is a checklist for the D-Day.

Preparation for the D-Day

Once you get the interview letter, you should leave the excitement aside and start preparing. Research about the company and get a fair amount of information. You would have done the research earlier while applying for the job but now is the time to get into the details. Learn about the market position of the company, specification about the role you have applied and also about the recruiter if possible.  
Polish your interview skills. Design your answers for all the typical interview questions like, ‘tell us something about you’, ‘short term and long term goals’, ‘where do see yourself in 5 years’ and practice it.
Know the route well. It is not a good idea to leave everything for the last day. Get the exact directions of the company in advance and take a trial of the route. 
Plan your look. Your look plays an important role in creating a good first impression. Your attire should be perfect and professional with hair, makeup and shoes all well coordinated. Perfection is important here as being underdressed creates a very casual impression hinting that you are not serious for the job and being overdressed makes you unfit in the team.

The D-Day – On the interview day you should:

  • Be relaxed on the interview day. Have a good night sleep and eat well.
  • Dress professionally. Take your time to get ready.
  • Keep pen and paper to take few notes during the interview.
  • Carry few extra copies of the resume.
  • Have some cash. You may need it.
  • Don’t forget to wear your smile, a smile that is the reflection of your confidence.
  • Leave your house early and arrive well in advance for the interview. Arriving early keep you calm and help you soak in the office environment.


The Interview – During the interview, you should:

  • Switch off your mobile phones. 
  • Greet the receptionist politely.
  • Greet the interviewer with a smile and a firm handshake. Address them with the title and last name the pronunciation of which should be confirmed beforehand.
  • Sit only after a chair is offered to you. Sit straight no slouching, please.
  • Always make a good eye contact with the interviewer.
  • When given a chance to ask some questions, ask about the role and company. Avoid talking about salary and perks until you have an offer.  But you can ask when you can hear back from them. 

After the interview it is a good practice to send a thank you note to the interviewer, thanking him for the opportunity. And finally, wait for the answer with fingers crossed.

These are some interview tips, which if followed will see you through. For more such interview tips, career tips and job search Philippines visit us at jobaxy.com. Jobaxy is the online portal in the Philippines helping people in the job search.






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