Welcome back. This is part 3 of a 3 part post relating to interview questions and answers. We have covered 4 important pieces to successful job interviewing. In our final installment the keys are effective communication and follow up.
Step 5: Communicate effectively. Nonverbal communication counts for 93% of all language. When breaking it down, only 7% of communication takes place as a result of the actual words we say. The rest of the pie is made up of 38% tone and 55% body language. To truly communicate effectively, your non-verbal communication has to be in agreement with what you are saying. Nod your head during the interview questions to communicate that you follow. Maintain eye contact. Sit facing your audience. Keep your arms and hands pointed toward your audience. Smile often and show enthusiasm to win your audience over.
Also, be mindful of your audience’s body language. Are they interested in you? Have you engaged them effectively? Specifically ask an insightful question to those you have not yet won over to connect specifically with them. Providing effective interview questions and answers requires congruence in your body language, tone, specific language. Practice if necessary.
Step 6: Follow up is critical. Make sure you collect business cards from everyone in the interview as well as everyone you interacted with along the way. This includes the person scheduling the interview, the receptionist you spoke with on the phone, etc. Everyone gets a hand written thank you note. Make sure all names and titles are spelled correctly and get the notes mailed within 24 hours. In the message, add something compelling in the message to confirm your personal skills and desire for the position.
In order to earn the job offer, you have to interview effectively! Although the interview questions and answers component can create some anxiety for you, the more you practice and prepare, the more confident you become and the better you perform.
Be on the lookout at www.seanmccaffrey.com for additional information on interview questions and answers. Future blog posts will be dedicated to helping you perform at your absolute best. Future topics will include;
• Types of questions to ask that will separate you from your competition
• Responding to difficult questions
• Properly following up after the interview
Good luck with preparing your interview questions and answers and happy interviewing!
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