Continuation from yesterday’s Article THE GREATEST BARRIER TO A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW IS “UNPREPAREDNESS”

THE GREATEST BARRIER TO A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW IS

“UNPREPAREDNESS”

… and the conversation went on and on. The HRM lost interest in the interview quickly, but what does anyone with a logical state of mind expect? 

The HRM put his feet up on his desk and began eating his lunch. Micah sat wordlessly as he ate. Deep down inside, he knew he was a failure, the secretary came in not quite long after and took Micah to the reception and later told him to go home that they would get back to him.

What happened next? Your guess is as good as mine. Even if the uncle called back to plead on his behalf, the stigma was already there because the HRM now perceived him as a numbskull.

The danger of unpreparedness is that you will not only make a fool of yourself but also whoever recommended you, if there were any. Preparation before an interview can help you erase anxiety and nervousness; it can build confidence and can eliminate intimidation.

One of the keys to a successful interview is being able to navigate whatever questions that are being thrown at you while you are making it seem as if you were sitting down for a nice conversation. All these can be defeated if one prepares and practice the steps below:

THE INTERVIEW PROCESS: PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW

1.          Research the company

2.        Remember the position you applied for, if none, you know the position you can adequately fit into, not just anything

3.         Develop concise answers to likely questions

4.         Choose your clothes ahead.

5.         Know the company’s address and how to find it

6.        If you can, find a staff of the company and ask questions about the company’s current projects and how your skills can fit in. etc

If you can get these things sorted out on time, the sky is your starting point.

Concluded.

- MONDAY ANIETIE ELIJAH

(@anietieb2k / monday.anietie@gmail.com)