Have you recently secured a job interview? Are you feeling nervous and uncertain of what to do next? Don’t stress. Chances are all you need is a quick refresher on how to prepare for a job interview, and what better way to do so than getting it straight from a career expert.
Linda Spencer is the Assistant Director of the Office of Career Services at Harvard. In this video, she discusses her five job interview tips in-depth to help you feel more confident during the interview process. Here’s a breakdown of each strategy:
- Do your research– on yourself, the position, the employer, and the industry
- Practice your responses– by preparing short, relevant stories about yourself and answering commonly used interview questions
- Make a good first impression– arrive early, display positive body language, and have an upbeat personality
- Prepare for different types of interviews– behavioral, technical, case, phone, or Skype
- Determine next steps and follow through on them– ask questions, provide a closing statement, and send out a thank you email after the interview
Final Tip– It’s common and normal to experience job interview anxiety, but if you take the time to prepare, you’re more likely to suppress such fear. Remember, you and your qualifications acquired this interview; therefore, acknowledge your worth by displaying confidence in yourself and your contribution during the interview. Undoubtedly, the employer will value it.
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For more job interview tips, please read 5 Must-Do’s To Prepare For A Job Interview, Displaying Positive Body Language During A Job Interview, & Commonly Used Interview Questions
