Interview Tactics
You want to make sure you stand out at the interview so people will remember you. You do not however want to stand out for the wrong reasons. The following are some tactics to help make you standout from the rest of the pack.
Be Poised When you first enter the room, take a moment to acclimate yourself to your surroundings. After shaking the interviewers hand take your time to settle in to the chair. You will appear more professional.
Charm – Don’t over do it Many people make the mistake of trying to charm the interviewer rather than making the connection between the job offer and your background and skill set. Of course you do need to establish a rapport with the interviewer however do not over do it and forget the purpose of the meeting.
Be Genuine Don’t volunteer any information that could call your suitability for the position in to question however, be honest when answering questions about your experience and background. Try not to be defensive if you are asked questions that put you on the spot.
Take the opportunity to show the interviewer you can remain calm and composed under pressure and then answer the questions honestly but not in a way that shows you in a negative light.
Silence is Golden Don’t feel you have to fill in nay gaps in conversation. Allow the interviewer to absorb what you have said and not any visual cues such as nodding.
Bring a relevant Keepsake You can bring a report or research paper you worked on for the interviewer to review after you left. It will also remind the interviewer of you, which is an excellent tactic. Make sure you’re not violating any confidentiality policy by sharing documents or reports.
