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6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by PatrickOkunima(m): 6:09am On Nov 15, 2019
Are you preparing for a job your interview? I guess you can add this up to your knowledge base. You have done the major part of securing an interview, so you are just a step closer to getting your dream job.

I have never attended an interview without getting a job offer, and I will certainly share some of my secrets with you. These five easy steps will make you leave the best possible impression with any hiring manager you have a contact with.

What are the tips to have a great job Interview?

1. Be Early

It sounds quite simple, but it might cost you your potential job. The last thing you can do is show up late for an interview. It sends all negative vibes about your commitment level. Nobody would want to hire someone who has no organizational skills of showing up on time for an appointment. Showing up early leaves an impression that you respect the company and the hiring manager. Showing up might end up giving you more face time with the hiring manager, and more face time with the hiring manager increases your chances of landing the job.

2. Research the Company

Never walk into an interview knowing just the services the company offers. You have to do some research, find out about their facilities the CEO, and any recent news concerning them. Check out what their financials on websites, or any related news about them.

At the end of the interviews I have conducted, I always ask “do you have any questions for me?” Personally I am always impressed with people who have done some background check and throw up very intelligent questions. It shows you have the passion to become an employee of the company.

3. Learn everything you can about the role

This is common sense, but there’s no harm in reminding us about it. I have witnessed candidates not knowing a thing about the role for which they are being interviewed. Nothing can be more disappointing to the interviewer. For most job openings, the duties that the successful candidates would be performing on a daily basis are clearly spelt out. As a serious applicant, as soon as you receive an invite, you should acquaint yourself with these.

Don’t stop there, use the internet and other resources to learn everything about the role; the software and tools (if the job requires any), definition of basic concepts, etc.

4. Listen – Listen – Listen

The reason you have two ears and a mouth is because listening does more trick than talking. It may seem like a hard task, but allow the hiring manager do most of the talking. It is a proven fact that hiring managers will think the interview went better if they do most of the talking. The secret to getting the interviewer talk is to do so much research and ask intelligent questions.

5. Carry Copies of your Resume

Don’t be like the young man who lost a job of 300k monthly salary because he assumed the hiring manager had the CV he submitted during the application phase. Hiring Managers are busy people and most times they don’t have your CV even when you enter the interview room.

Presenting your resume on a thicker/quality paper will give a psychological feeling of quality to the hiring manager. It would also enable you add up several skills you might have forgotten during the application phase of the job search.

6. Follow-up

After most interviews, 98% of job seekers never follow-up on the interview they had. After the interview, it is imperative you send a sort of feedback message to the hiring manager, or even a thank you note.

If you don’t have the hiring manager’s contact, you can request for a business card at the end of the interview. The goal is to allow the interviewer think of you again even after the interview. The more the hiring manager thinks of you in a positive manner, the better your chances of getting the job.

Getting a job invite is easy if you know the techniques to enable your CV rank so high. It boils down to several techniques of crafting a winning CV. If you should have questions regarding having a winning CV, feel free to contact me.

Read more >>> https://patrickokunima.com/6-simple-tips-for-a-great-job-interview/

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Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by PatrickOkunima(m): 6:09am On Nov 15, 2019
I hope it was helpful?

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Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by IvarTheBoneless: 7:18am On Nov 15, 2019
grin
Have "useful" relatives OR

Rub juju powder grin






Serious advice - NEVER give up!

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Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by popsyleo1: 7:18am On Nov 15, 2019
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Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by gaetano: 7:19am On Nov 15, 2019
Do people still get job interview invites in this country? undecided

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Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by Niyeal(m): 7:19am On Nov 15, 2019
Helpfuuuuullll gan ni

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Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by Valwezzy: 7:19am On Nov 15, 2019
The rate at which job hunting tips hits FP these days is alarming.
Despite all these tips, None has come back to share employment testimony(ies), it's really appalling.

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Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by soleexx(m): 7:19am On Nov 15, 2019
do you think follow up thank you message will change there mind....

cus it's show u trying to prove wise

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Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by liondbrave: 7:19am On Nov 15, 2019
Notice na
Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by Sweetcollins: 7:20am On Nov 15, 2019
Good but not exhaustive
Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by Slawormir: 7:20am On Nov 15, 2019
gaetano:
Do people still get job interview invites in this country? undecided
Damnnnnn

Yes my nigggar

But na formality
Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by livebyday(m): 7:20am On Nov 15, 2019
TRASH
Network and know the right people

All these tips and worthless
Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by kronos1: 7:22am On Nov 15, 2019
what do you mean by thank you note?
Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by mascot87(m): 7:31am On Nov 15, 2019
How have experienced kpmg interview before?
Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by Nobody: 7:33am On Nov 15, 2019
Everyday interview interviews?
Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by englishmart(m): 7:40am On Nov 15, 2019
The only step is to know somebody who knows someone or know someone who has the job.

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Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by TourismMan(m): 7:40am On Nov 15, 2019
I just attended my first interview as a graduate this week. Make God help man with a good job, amen.

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Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by iCauseTrouble: 7:40am On Nov 15, 2019
Every time, interview tips, interview tips, no business tip for we wey dey do business or those will to start up
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Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by Afodot0022(m): 8:11am On Nov 15, 2019
Tips Tips Tips..Thats all we hear..Where is the job first..
Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by pricenoba: 8:17am On Nov 15, 2019
I certainly need your help to make my CV a standard one @Patrick.
Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by cicikhemy(f): 8:41am On Nov 15, 2019
Valwezzy:
The rate at which job hunting tips hits FP these days is alarming.
Despite all these tips, None has come back to share employment testimony(ies), it's really appalling.
grin
Valwezzy:
The rate at which job hunting tips hits FP these days is alarming.
Despite all these tips, None has come back to share employment testimony(ies), it's really appalling.
many minds in this age are wired for entrepreneurship
Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by JavieCoentr: 10:17am On Nov 15, 2019
I saw the same thing right here
Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by emmyzy19(m): 3:43pm On Nov 15, 2019
I want you to help me upgrade my CV emmyzy4real@gmail.com
Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by Balistic4: 7:29pm On Nov 15, 2019
Just carry baba God with you cheesy
Re: 6 Simple Tips For A Great Job Interview by MizyB(f): 7:51am On Nov 16, 2019
livebyday:
TRASH
Network and know the right people

All these tips and worthless


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