You’ve graduated and now must land that perfect job. Do you know how to present yourself at the job interview?

2. Make sure you are well-groomed: 

Be hygienic, wash your hair properly and try to look fresh. Nothing will make the HR Manager bring the interview to a close faster than unwashed hair, dirty fingernails or body odor. You’ll represent the company as an employee and no customer wants to do business with an unkempt person. 

3. Take care of your body language: 

A firm handshake at the start of the interview shows you are self-confident. Don’t forget to maintain eye contact, stay relaxed and be attentive to the interviewer. Ask questions and listen thoughtfully to the answers. Don’t answer instantly without thinking, think before you answer questions from the interviewer- don’t ramble and keep the conversation on the topic.   

4. Make yourself prepared for the Interview:  

Do proper research – every business now has a website where you can learn what they do and who their customers are. This shows the interviewer you are interested in the job and took the initiative to find out all you could about the company. 

5. Be present in the interview: 

I interviewed candidates who acted as if they were waiting for a bus.  They didn’t ask questions, but instead just listened to me, and I wasn’t sure if they were paying attention.  Be enthusiastic, ask questions, solve all your queries and participate in the interview.  After listing all the duties required for the position, I asked one candidate if this sounded like something, she’d be interested in. Her reply was quiet, “I can do the job.” She didn’t answer my question, she seemed indifferent, and she didn’t get the job. If you can’t be excited in the interview, you’re not going to be energized in the workplace either. Show your love for the work, show how eagerly you want this work, and be passionate about it.