Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations,” said Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African American female astronaut. As unattainable as a dream job might sound, with the right amount of forethought and preparation, you can make the move as well. All you need is to effectively prepare for the upcoming interview and turn the odds in your favor. Interview preparation gives you an extra edge over your competitors. Here’s how by taking some action before few weeks of the big day can help.
- Investigate Systematically about the company : When you go spend some time to go through the details of company’s product , policies and culture in the” About Us” section of the website , the hiring manager understands your keenness in the position and your willingness to join the company.
- Practice Questions : It is the most neglected part and often starts very late. Even if the preparation is done, it is random and haphazard. Mostly the questions asked in an interview are skill -based and it can be simply answered on the basis of previous experience. All we need to do is to practice general interview questions, technical ones and also company specific questions. Practice using Virtual Reality can help as the mind is tricked in a virtual environment and you will get a simulated environment for your interview preparation. Most Importantly a right mindset is of paramount importance. Try to reduce your stress levels by planning your outfit, journey to the venue and little more research on the company’s mission and vision.
- Ask questions : Prepare some questions in advance for the interviewer. It will help you understand about the position, culture of the company and the person under whose supervision you will work. It will help you understand if the job you are seeking is actually appropriate for you. An interview should always be a two way communication and the questions that you ask makes a strong impression on your hiring manager. So choose the questions wisely.