Here is the best way to prepare for a Job Interview

One\nof the scariest part of job hunting sets in when you are invited for a job interview.  Both experienced job seekers and new entrants\nto the job market tend to experience this level of anxiety. The anxiety\nnormally arises because the job seeker does not know what to anticipate in a job interview.

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How can I be successful in an interview?

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Here are the tips you can use to be successful\nin a job interview

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1. You must have a\nthorough understanding of the job and build enough confidence to show the\ninterview panel that you know what the job entails. This information is\nnormally provided in the job advert. If this information is not available, you\ncan try to get more information from the Human Resources department.
2. Research about the\ncompany and the department you will be working for should you be successful.\nMost of this information will be available through the company’s website or\nother sources. Do whatever you can to get as much information about the\norganisation. In this search for information focus on how the business is doing\nin general. Specifically look at the challenges they have faced or continue to\nface and how you are going to come and assist through your role.
3. Anticipate the\nquestions likely to be asked in the interview. Companies differ in their\napproach to interviews. Organised and mature organisations may use competency-based\ninterview methods. In that case, you have an opportunity to display what you\nknow and the value you are likely to bring to the organisation. If you are\nunlucky you may find the panel disorganised and asking uncoordinated and random\nquestions. In such a case take control, and stick to factual information in\nyour responses. 
4. Stick to facts and be\nprecise when answering questions. Generally, interviewers get put off by people\nwho waffle. 
5. If they ask you provocative\nquestions, stay calm and stick to information. Never show your anger in the\ninterview no matter how provocative the panel is.
6. Have a good night\nsleep a day before your interview. It is important to take a full day off so\nthat you have no pressures from your current workplace.

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How do you introduce yourself in an interview?

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The focus on your responses to the first\nquestion which is normally “tell us about\nyourself” is why you think you are the right candidate for the job. How\ndoes your job experience help you in this particular role? Do not waste time on\nthings that are too personal like what primary school you attended. Tell me\nabout yourself interview answers should always focus on why you think you are\nthe right candidate for the job. It’s your best opportunity to impress the\ninterview panel.
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What do you say in an interview?

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When responding to interview questions this is\nwhat you need to do:

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1. Only stick to facts and evidence. The evidence\nmust come from your previous jobs. Display what you did yourself and the\nresults that you achieved.
2. Do not give speculative answers that will\nallow inexperienced interviewers to ambush you with speculative questions.
3. Never take more than a minute to answer\nan interview question. If you take more than that you are likely going to\nwaffle.
4. If asked a question you do not know you\nmust say, “I do not have an answer for that one for now. It would probably need\nme to do more research.”

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If you take some of the advice\nabove on preparing for a job interview, you will win.  The job interview gives you the best\nopportunity to sell yourself. Do not waste this opportunity.

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Memory Nguwi is an\nOccupational Psychologist, Data Scientist, Speaker, & Managing Consultant-\nIndustrial Psychology Consultants (Pvt) Ltd a management and human resources\nconsulting firm. https://www.linkedin.com/in/memorynguwi/ Phone +263 4\n481946-48/481950/2900276/2900966 or cell number +263 77 2356 361 or email: mnguwi@ipcconsultants.com  or visit our\nwebsite at www.ipcconsultants.com