Handling the interview:

1. Before the interview: Prepare yourself for the interview. Mentally and physically. Think
about what questions the interviewer may ask you:

2. Research the company. It is very important to do previous research and be updated of their
current situation and latest news. Knowing about the vision and the mission. They can ask you
all types questions related with the business.

3. Having a clear understanding of the role/job for which you are applying for. Before the
interview, try to match the skills and the requirements of the job description with yours.

4. Dress with proper clothes. The appearance is the first thing the interviewer will judge. The
first impression has to be always good. It is important to dress up properly.
Remember to wear your hair away from the face. Do not wear too much make up, because it can
be a sign of insecurity and non-transparency. Always wear clean hands and nails.

5. Be on time. Give yourself enough time to reach the destination, especially if you do not know
the place or you are unfamiliar with the area. Neither go too early, the interviewer may think you
have no other job and it might harm you later in terms of salary negotiations.

6. Occupy yourself while waiting. Once you arrive at the place (the perfect time of arrival would
be 10-15 min before), get serious but at the same time smile and be always kind. Present yourself
to the receptionist and say that all you need is a place to sit down. A good option could be
reading the newspaper while waiting.

7. During the interview: Remain calm and confident. Tie your answers to issues the company
or the interviewer is facing. Show always interest with your answers and ask questions.
You can use the “turnaround technique” to impress the interviewer: Buy time by turning the
question back. For example, you are told: “We need an exceptional candidate for this position
and I do not see nothing expectional in your CV”. Your turnaround response would be: “Can you
tell me what is so exceptional about the job that only the rarest of skills are needed?”.

8. Take care of your body position. The gestures may help you to illustrate your speech. Relaxed
gestures are important to prevent phrases like “eh”, “no?” Or “mmm”. Avoid gestures such as
touching your hair, rubbing your hands or touching your face (they are signs of nervousness or
insecurity). Do not make yourself small (do not sit with your legs crossed and your arms closed
to the body).
Be a mirror and imitate the interviewer movements. For example, if he/she puts his hands on his
lap and moves his head slightly to one side, do the same, but wait about two seconds. This brief
detail causes a greater connection to be established between the two. 

9. After the interview: Before you leave, get a sense of what will happen next. Ask them
questions in order to get an idea of what will happen with the process or what to expect (perhaps
they will tell you that information so you do not need to ask). 

10. Have a strong close at the end. Saying: “I am very interested in this position and I sincerely
thank you for your time and insights today.” This shows you are hungry for more.
If you think the interview went well and you could be the chosen candidate, it is always good to
send them an e-mail re-emphasizing the points you made, plus any other things that might have
occurred since that time.
It can make you stand out from any competition you might have.

11. NOW YOU ARE READY, GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR INTERVIEWS! 
Topic # 2 Making good appearance:
The most important part of a job interview is the beginning. That’s when you have an
opportunity to make a great impression—or a poor one—on your interviewer.

First Impression
How you appear is essentially the first impression you will make on the person who will
interview you. If your appearance is appropriate and well put together, you instantly gain
credibility as someone who cares about making a good impression, and who has respect for the
company and the interview process. If it is not, you now have extra ground to make up with the
interviewer.

Dress Code
Some industries may have a more casual dress code, and it may not be appropriate to come to the
interview in a conservative, formal suit. If you have contacts at the company, make inquiries
about expectations and culture at the company and try to fit with the tone. If you don’t have any
personal contacts, it’s acceptable to call the human resources department and ask what the
appropriate interview dress code might be. But remember, it’s always safer to err on the side of
being too formal than not formal enough.

The Role
If the job itself is one that requires you to meet with clients, you need to demonstrate to the
hiring manager that you can represent the company appropriately. In this situation it’s even more
crucial that you meet the company’s expectations on appearance, as this will be seen as one
element of your aptitude for the position.

Lastly, choose clothing and accessories you feel completely comfortable and confident wearing.
If you feel constrained or awkward, it will show in your facial expressions and body language,
and that won’t win you any brownie points. You want to appear alert, focused, and grateful for
the opportunity to be interviewed. If you’re thinking about how tight your jacket is, whether your
pants are going to rip when you stand up or sit down, or how large the blister is on your right
foot while you’re touring the job facility, you will certainly not have a Zen quality about you
Topic # 3 Anticipating questions and preparing answers:
1. Tell Me About Yourself.

This question seems simple, so many people fail to prepare for it, but it’s crucial. Here's the deal:
Don’t give your complete employment (or personal) history. Talk a little bit about your current
role (including the scope and perhaps one big accomplishment), then give some background as to
how you got there and experience you have that’s relevant.

2. How Did You Hear About This Position?

Another seemingly inoffensive interview question, this is actually a perfect opportunity to stand
out and show your passion for and connection to the company. For example, if you found out
about the gig through a friend or professional contact, name drop that person, then share why you
were so excited about it. If you discovered the company through an event or article, share that.
Even if you found the listing through a random job board, share what, specifically, caught your
eye about the role.

3. Why Do You Want to Work at This Company?

Beware of common answers! If what you say can apply to a whole slew of other companies, or if
your response makes you sound like every other candidate, you’re missing an opportunity to
stand out. Talk about how you’ve watched the company grow and change since you first heard of
it; focus on the organization’s opportunities for future growth and how you can contribute to it.
Whichever route you choose, make sure to be specific.

4. Why Do You Want This Job?

Again, companies want to hire people who are passionate about the job, so you should have a
great answer about why you want the position. (And if you don’t? You probably should apply
elsewhere.) First, identify a couple of key factors that make the role a great fit for you (e.g., “I
love customer support because I love the constant human interaction and the satisfaction that
comes from helping someone solve a problem”), then share why you love the company (e.g.,
“I’ve always been passionate about education, and I think you’re doing great things, so I want to
be a part of it”).

5. Why Should We Hire You?

This interview question seems forward, but if you’re asked it, you’re in luck: There’s no better
setup for you to sell yourself and your skills to the hiring manager. Your job here is to craft an
answer that covers three things: that you can not only do the work, but also deliver great results;
that you’ll really fit in with the team and culture; and that you’d be a better hire than any of the
other candidates.
6. What Are Your Greatest Strengths?

Here’s an opening to talk about something that makes you great—and a great fit for this role.
When you’re answering this question, think quality, not quantity. In other words, don’t rattle off
a list of adjectives. Instead, pick one or a few (depending on the question) specific qualities that
are relevant to this position and illustrate them with examples. Stories are always more
memorable than generalizations. And if there’s something you were hoping to mention because it
makes you a great candidate, but you haven’t had a chance yet, this would be the perfect time.

7. Tell Me About a Time You Failed.

This question is very similar to the one about making a mistake, and you should approach your
answer in much the same way. Make sure you pick a real, actual failure you can speak honestly
about. Start by making it clear to the interviewer how you define failure. For example: “As a
manager, I consider it a failure whenever I’m caught by surprise. I strive to know what’s going
on with my team and their work.” Then situate the example in relation to that definition and
explain what happened. Finally, don’t forget to share what you learned. It’s OK to fail—
everyone does sometimes—but it’s important to show that you took something from the
experience.

8. What Type of Work Environment Do You Prefer?

Hint: Ideally one that's similar to the environment of the company you're applying to. Be
specific.

9. How Do You Deal With Pressure or Stressful Situations?

Here’s another question you may feel the urge to sidestep in an effort to prove you’re the perfect
candidate who can handle anything. But it’s important not to dismiss this one (i.e. don’t say “I
just put my head down and push through it” or “I don’t get stressed out”). Instead, talk about
your go-to strategies for dealing with stress and how you communicate and otherwise proactively
try to mitigate pressure. If you can give a real example of a stressful situation you navigated
successfully, all the better.

10. Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?

If asked this question, be honest and specific about your future goals, but consider this: A hiring
manager wants to know, your best think realistically about where this position could take you,
It’s OK to say that you’re not quite sure what the future holds, but that you see this experience
playing an important role in helping you make that decision.
11. What Other Companies Are You Interviewing With?

Companies might ask you who else you’re interviewing with for a few reasons. Maybe they want
to see how serious you are about this role and team (or even this field) or they’re trying to find
out who they’re competing with to hire you.. Depending on where you are in your search, you
can talk about applying to or interviewing for a few roles that have XYZ in common—then
mention how and why this role seems like a particularly good fit.

12. What Are Your Salary Requirements?

The #1 rule of answering this question is doing your research on what you should be paid by
using sites like Payscale and reaching out to your network. You’ll likely come up with a range,
and we recommend stating the highest number in that range that applies, based on your
experience, education, and skills. Then make sure the hiring manager knows that you're flexible.
You're communicating that you know your skills are valuable, but that you want the job and are
willing to negotiate.