Many a times, job seekers are advised to Be Confident when attending an interview but we all know that no one goes to the battle front without the fear of dying. Likewise, the same thing with interviews.
We are scared of everything and want to ensure that everything we do, wear or say will be to the liking of the interview panel. If possible ‘sef’ our style of breathing would change… as long as we get the job!
Many a times, we (job seekers) are quick to buy books, attend seminars by top guns in the ‘recriutment’ industy but never seem to take a necessary pause to inquire from those who have scaled the interview hurdle, successfully.
Now don’t get me wrong; I’m not saying my advice is better than that which such personnels may offer. I’m just encouraging you to check out some other avenues which would lead to employment street.
[Trick One] Show Your 32: No thanks to many-a-dentist, many of us no longer have a complete set of teeth but whatever number you have; show it! No matter how tensed, close-to-poopooing-point you are …. ensure you flash a smile at every opportunity!
Smile at everyone. The receptionist, your opponents (other job seekers), the interviewers… no matter what happens keep smiling.
This shows the panel that you are at ease and confident. What’s more? That would create a lasting impression in their minds.
[Trick Two] Make them laugh! Just like trick one, making the panel laugh or smile is a way to trick them into believing you don’t have dinosaur butterflies eating up your tummy.
To achieve this feat, you don’t need to be a Julius Agwu or a Basket Mouth. All you need you is be alert to the many opportunities where you can chip in a joke or two. You can even make jokes about your self. make funny faces. Add charm to eveything.
Note: The flip side to this trick is, you don’t want to paint yourself as unserious! No company will pay you for cracking jokes! well, maybe basket Mouth’s company sha…
Be careful to not turn the interview into a circus. Just flow with the go.
[Trick Three] Be Current! You probably have heard it a million times but here goes… You something about everything and everything about something! You won’t go wrong i tell you. You should be able to have an input or two in any side conversation that may pop up.
For instance, the interviewer may ask you about a current political/social/economic matter. This is a test to know what your opinions are how intelligent your comments will be.
Don’t fall my hand! You must have something to say (even if it’s a rumour you heard). However if you don’t, avoid the ‘Oga At The Top’ trap and ‘jejely’ say you are not up-to-date on that subject matter.
[Trick Four] Dare To be Different: If all the other interviewees have been ‘shakign hands’ and exiting the interviw room… do something that would stand you out! Drop a comment, make a compliment, request for a business card… guess what, you can even drop a quick prayer ‘God bless you.’
The whole idea is, do something they would EASILY remember you by.
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