Publishing Job Interview Tips

by: Djai Tanji

When the office call you for an interview, confirm the time and ask about any important information like if there will be tests given or written exams. Ask also about the type of interview that will be conducted. Practice the answers to the expected questions that will be asked in the interview. Study your resume and make sure everything that is written there is true. Make sure your clothes are ready. Have them ironed out. If the office is located in an unfamiliar place, plan ahead of time. Ask for direction and let someone estimate how long you can get there one or two days before the interview. All these to make sure that you will not be late in time of the interview.

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“If anything will go wrong, it will go wrong”. That’s Murphy’s Law for you. Inevitable circumstances happen especially during those times when we least expect it. We should always consider an alternative plan in case things turn out to be unfavorable for us, and job interviews are not an exemption. Thus, it is important to stay calm and be graceful even under pressure. Maintain composure because panicking will only make the situation worse. Always think positively and believe that things happen for a reason. We should realize that one failure is not the end all and be all of everything. What’s important is to do better on the second try.

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by: Djai Tanji

Expect that the interviewers will ask you what you have written in your resume like your education, objective, qualification, work experiences, trainings, skills and traits you possess that is suitable for the job. If you find a question confusing, it’s okay to clarify than answer the question incorrectly. Let your optimism get the better of you. During the interview process, you will be asked if you have any concerns or questions in mind. Be honest and sincere, ask them your concern and this will be a plus point because it shows your interest for the company. You can ask for more details regarding the job you are applying for.

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by: Djai Tanji

To boost your hiring points in a job interview, better make a good impression on the interviewer. Greet the interviewer or the members of the interviewing panel with a confident and sincere smile. As you introduce yourself, shake hands with them firmly but not too firm to crush their fingers. Sit down only when you are invited to. As you start with the interview, let them set the tone and have the interviewers take the lead. While you answer each question with confidence and certainty, make eye contact. Sit with ease, let out your anxiousness and relax but do no lean on the desk or worse, slouch as you sit.

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There are 6 effective job interview tips that you can use to get that job that you want. First, have enough preparation by being familiar with the company and the position. Second, make sure that you are qualified in terms of related experience, education and skills. Third, make a positive impact by highlighting your strengths and what you can uniquely do for the company. Fourth, be professional by showing courtesy, displaying good manners and being on time. Fifth, be a good communicator by getting to the point quickly and saying what needs to be said. Sixth, make an appropriate follow-up. A professional email that says “thank you”, as well as a summary of the interview will put you in the best position to get that job and contribute to the company.

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Before deciding to make a 360 degree turn on your career and shift your gear to a publishing job. Make a thorough research about this industry; understand first its ins and outs. Ask yourself a big question, “Am I prepared?”, and once you know the answer then it’s time for you to weigh the pros and cons. Choose the best trait(s) you have that will suit the position you are targeting, then expand your network so that they can help you leap into that big turn on your career and harvest the fruits of your hardship once you are in.

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