PRESENTATION AND BODY LANGUAGE

Wear what is appropriate for the post and the company. I may vary from, formal wear in some instance s to very formal dress in others. Try and get an insight into what the company would expect from employees or through observation, what would be appropriate for a building company is very different for a public relations agency.
Be well groomed and clean. Try to look calm and confident, simple things like deodorant can boost your confidence. Once you are ushered into the interview room there ill usually be a short exchange of pleasantries and ice breaking. Do not be fooled by this time-it really is designed to put you at ease in most circumstances, but these initial moments are the most formative-do not go over the top being exceptionally friendly or alternatively going rigid with fear feeling that your handshake was too limp! (only shake hands if it is offered)A pleasant natural smile, a firm handshake and a brief exchange of words in a natural manner of this greeting is sufficient. Some simple, but frequently broken rules!
• Sit comfortably with both feet on the floor, lean slightly towards the interviewer.
• Do not play with your hair or your hands. Keep them out of the pockets.
• Try not to create defensive barriers between you and them, like a brief case on your knees, folded arms or crossed legs…even if you feel you need to. It is natural, but your interviewer will not physically attack!
• Maintain natural eye contact with the interviewer-that is maintain eye contact, but do not stare like a snake!
• If there is more than one interviewer, look at who is talking.
• When you are talking, shift your glance from one to the other.
• Do not over use your hands, if you are a natural gesticulator.
• Do not squirm and fidget.
• Do nod and Mmmm, to show agreement and to show you are listening to them.
• Above all try to be you, try to be natural, unless you are naturally offensive!
Obeying these rules, will allow the interviewers to concentrate on you, and not what you are doing in the interview. Body language conveys all sorts of messages and the right body language will convey the message of a well balanced and confident individual……even if you are not!
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Resources;
1.job interview success
2.Guide to job interviews
3.Principals interview

QUESTIONS FOR THE INTERVIWER

There is always the opportunity to ask them questions at the end of the interview-remember the interview is a two way process, you need to be sure you want to join them too!
Try to concentrate on issues which are both important to you and combine as apparent interest in the company, leave issues like terms and conditions until the very last even they may feel most important to you. Write your questions down prior to the interview and take them with you.
Generally, it is most unwise to ask about pay or benefits or other similar areas. The reason is that it tends to make you seem more interested in what the organization can do for you. It is also not a good idea to simply have no questions at all. Doing so makes you appear passive rather than curious and interested.
job interview skill.

Resources;
1. job interview success
2. Guide to job interviews
3. Principals interview

ANSWERING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Interviews vary tremendously, from very formal to formal. However, some questions can be anticipated, as can the subject matter. If you are well prepared, then the majority of the problem questions should not arise. You will know about the company, you ill know about yourself and you will have a good idea of the demands of the job. These questions will not be a problem to the well prepared interviewee.
A few general rules;
• Speak up when answering questions.
• Answer briefly, but try to avoid yes or no answers.
• Do not worry about pausing before you answer, it shows you can think and are not spitting out the sound bites you learned.
• Do not worry about admitting you don not know-but keep this to a bare minimum.
• Do not embellish answers or lie! Be as honest as possible.
• Be prepared for hypothetical situation questions, take time on these.
• Be prepared for the unexpected questions, which are designed to see how you cope with the unexpected.
• If you ask questions, keep them brief during the interview, remember you are the interviewee. At the end of the interview ask your questions in an open manner; that is questions which cannot be answered yes or no. Eg. Tell me about…..?,what is ……?,why……?
• Thank the interviewers for their time when you leave quietly and calmly, smile even if you now hate them.
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