Interview Tips: 5 Quick and Easy Tips That Will Help You Nail Your Job Interviews in 2017

By Susan Gitonga

Passing a job interview and landing a great job this year is going to make your dreams come true, isn’t it?

As you look forward to landing a job, preparation is very important. How are you preparing for this job? How are you conducting your job search? How does your CV look like?

All these are areas you need to take some time and prepare on in your pursuit of a job this year. Today, let us take some time and prepare for the interviews we are expecting in 2017.

Below are 5 Guaranteed Tips That Will Help You Nail Your Interviews in 2017

1.Research, Research, Research !

Doing your research on the Company and the Position you’re applying for is the most important thing you should do when preparing for an interview.

Look at the job you are interested in carefully. What kind of person are they looking for and how do you compare?

What skills do they require?

What educational background should the candidate have?

Also, look for the Company hiring online. Study their website carefully.

What  does the company do?

What kind of people work there?

Which departments are within the Company?

All these are questions you should seek to answer. The reason is because it will give you an idea of how to write your CV in line with the Company’s goals and the job description.

More importantly, it will help you have an outstanding presentation in the interview. The employer will be impressed by  how much you know about them.

You will be ahead of the competition because you have so much information about the job and the company you are looking to join.

2.  Prepare good answers to the most common interview questions

If you are preparing for an accounting job interview  ,you can be sure that the questions that are asked in an interview in Nairobi and one in Mombasa are mostly the same.

Preparing your answers  ahead of time will also give you a sense of confidence and will ensure that you are not caught off guard when a question is asked.

Luckily for you, we have summed up some of the most common general interview questions and answers here.

Find Out >>> Common Interview Questions and Answers

3. Prepare Success stories and achievements that you will share during the interview

Prove to the employer that you are the best candidate by sharing some of your achievements.

Take a moment and look back at your life and journey. What things can you point out as achievements?

Were you elected as a chairperson in a committee?

Was your article published in a magazine?

Is there an award you received?

Were you promoted?

Did you win in a competition?

Whichever event in your life that you consider as an achievement, you should note it down and share it with the hiring manager.

It will add on to your worth and qualifications for the job.

4. Prepare a good number of questions to ask the interviewer

Note that an interview should not be one sided where the interviewer asks all the questions and you answer them.

An interview, on the contrary should be a conversation. It should be a two way communication between you and the interviewer.

Prepare some questions to ask the employer so that you can get more information about the job you are interested in, the terms and conditions and the requirements.

Asking questions which also show the employer that you are enthusiastic and interested in the job.

5. Ensure that you make the whole interview about the Company/Organization

Don’t lose focus. Let the interview be about the  Company, the job and how you are best suited for the position.

For further advice, click here to speak to a Professional Interview Coach .

All the best as you prepare and apply!

For any  Career related queries, Email: susan@www.careerpointkenya.co.ke