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How to Ace Your Job Interview

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The world has gotten competitive; there will be many other graduates from various educational backgrounds applying for the same job as you. So what will give you an edge over your competition? There is no sure way to ensure that you get the job but what you can do is give your best at the interview.

Here are five ways that if followed wwill help ace your job interview.

Brag modestly

It may sound confusing and yes, it is self contradictory but this tip is one of the most important ones. Make sure the interviewer knows all the skills you have that would be perfect for the job. Mention all the relevant experiences that you have had, but do not be boastful. Convey your achievements in an informative manner, but don’t brag too heavily on it. Don’t forget to mention what you can bring to the job.

Be enthusiastic

Companies need to know that you would like to work for them. They don’t want to hire somebody who doesn’t really want the job in the first place (and therefore would give a mediocre performance) so make your enthusiasm known.  Show that you’re passionate about the job and would give it a hundred percent. Your interest and passion is what will set you apart from other candidates. If they ask whether you have applied for any other jobs, make sure you let them know that you give their company the priority and are excited to be a part of their team.

Ask questions

At the end of the interview, the interviewer usually asks if you have any questions. Don’t wave that opportunity away; ask questions like how would the position help you achieve the goals you have set for your life or how it could help you develop as a person. Also ask much do you live up to their expectations of their ideal candidate. Asking questions and asking for feedback shows the interviewer that you are not only interested in the job and hence want to know how it aligns with your personals goals but also are willing to take feedback and improve upon what you may be lacking.

Ask for clarifications

If the interviewer poses a question that you don’t fully understand, don’t be afraid to ask him/her to clarify. It is possible that the interviewer might want to ask one thing and you understand it completely differently and give an irrelevant answer. Answering the wrong question can be disastrous for your interview. Politely ask the interviewer to explain the question or rephrase it. This can not only save you from answering incorrectly but will also save you from giving off an unwanted arrogant attitude.

Be concise

Give an answer that is “to the point” and ensure that you do not give long explanations unless you are asked. Interviewers are not usually interested in your life stories. Refrain from giving additional details like “my brother’s fiancé’s uncle’s sister” etc, substitute these lengthy phrases with “a friend”. But only give examples from personal life if inquired. If a question can be answered with a simple yes or no, then there is no need to give any additional details unless they really accentuate your qualities and are highly relevant.

Keep these simple tips in mind next time you go for an interview to ensure that you stand out amongst the other candidates. After getting a job, the next step is to create a personal budget using your income ratio.

Staz Johnson has been passionately blogging about personal finance, investing, bugeting, economic news and more.


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