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Posted on 08-27-2009
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Acing the Job Interview Process

Acing a job interview is an important step in getting hired for a job.
Your shoes are polished. Your suit is pressed. Your hair is neat and professional. With your résumè in hand, you are ready to take on the world.

As you enter the building, you are practicing how you will respond to certain interview questions and recalling vital information about the company that you may want to inquire about later. You are ready to ace that interview. However, many job applicants are unaware of the fact that some interviews begin before they ever set foot in that conference room.

When you arrive – ideally 10 minutes early – you should anticipate sitting in the waiting area for a short time while the interviewer prepares his or her notes. How can you use this time to your advantage? Remember, eyes and ears are everywhere. Think about your conduct the moment you walk in the door.

Don’t look nervous

You might be feeling the classic “fight or flight” response, but you shouldn’t look like you are. This means no foot or finger tapping and no pacing the floor. You should not look like you are in fear of an interrogation. When in doubt, be sure to sit with both feet on the floor and hands folded and keep yourself busy.

Review your résumè while you wait

This will keep you occupied, refresh your memory and keep your mind off the challenge ahead. You should always bring extra copies of your résumè with you to the interview; take another glance, so you’re better prepared to talk about your current and past job duties and qualifications.

Start reading

If you are in a waiting area where literature about the company is readily available, start reading. This shows an active interest in the company and ...
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