4 Unknown Things To Remember Before Setting Foot Into That Interview Room

Interviews are the most important part of the recruitment process as they give you the opportune moment to prove yourself to the interviewer as the ideal candidate.
Therefore, ensuring that you’ve done some thorough preparations before walking into the interview room goes without saying.
But you’re left wondering, how prepared should you be? What is this that you need to know prior stepping foot into that room?
Here are 3 things you should be well-aware of the night before the actual interview event to prepare you both mentally and physically for the interview.
1. The interviewer believes that you are a good fit but it’s up to you to prove it.
Just think about the thousands and thousands of candidates who had applied for that job. Surprisingly, out of those many applications, yours got shortlisted!
The employer actually chose you as  one of those candidates who seemed right for the job.
Well, it’s now up to you to seal the deal and convince them without a doubt that you are indeed the right candidate for the job.
The smart way you can convince your interviewer is by showing how your skill-set and abilities are a perfect match for the position that you are being interviewed for.
Always ensure that you’re at your ‘A Game’ on this
2. The interview session is actually a two way traffic. It’s not a question and answer session!
The interviewer does not expect to be the only one asking questions in the interview.
This is like you sitting talking to someone while they just seat there silently without contributing anything to the conversations or giving their sentiments.
The interviewer also expects you to ask them questions at least more than one questions.
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By asking the interviewer questions relating to the company and the position that you are being interviewed for, this shows that you are very interested in the position and in turn impress the interviewer.
3. You will be judged by how you are dressed
You may think that having the right papers, academic qualifications and skill-set will compensate for not being well-dressed for the interview.
But Listen…
First impressions is everything.
Before you utter a word, you are already made an impression to the interviewer.
Always dress for the occassion depending on the position that you are interviewing for.
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It is always better to be dressed up rather than to appear for the interview looking too casual.
So, ensure that you are neat and clean from your head to the shoes on your feet.
4. The wait may be long, have some patience
The recruiting process may take days before the interviewer finally settles on the right candidate.
Waiting for feedback after an interview can be quite nerve wrecking. I understand this because I was also a job seeker not long ago. And the feeling is not nerve calming either.
The wait brings all sorts questions in your mind, “How long will it take?”,” will you call me or send me an email” or “After how long I should call if I don’t hear from you?”.
You can take this opportunity to ask the interviewer when you can expect to hear back from them.
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But just be patient. After the interview, they may take a while to reach a decision.
This said,
Preparing for an interview can make you quite anxious. However, when you know what to expect then you are able to prepare thoroughly and get a step closer to attaining your that dream job you’ve always wanted.
Roseann Ngáng’a is a Communication Assistant at Corporate Staffing a leading HR firm that offers recruitment and FREE job placement. For more information visit their website on www.corporatestaffing.co.ke