Have you ever wondered how people ace an interview by talking calmly and confidently? Well, you can be like that as well with the use of these tips. There are many ways to prepare for an interview successfully, some of which being in the way you dress, your punctuality, and simply just remaining calm. Interviews can be filled with stress and anxiety, but there are many ways to calm the nerves beforehand which you will be learning during this blog post. Practice makes perfect for interviews and during this blog I will be telling you the ins and out of making sure you come prepared for your next upcoming interview.

            We may not be Stacy London and Clinton Kelly, the hosts of What Not to Wear, but we can tell you the ins and out of dressing up, especially what to avoid wearing to the interview.

We’ve all been there. You finally have a great job opportunity that has the potential to open up the next chapter of your career. Only one problem, you have to go in for a job interview. Whether you are a beaming extrovert or a quiet introvert, none of that matters in such a competitive job market where a dozen or more candidates could be gunning for the same position you are. In this blog post, I am going to go over a few tips that will help you nail that job interview in ways that will secure your spot in that new position.

Informational interviews can give you the answers you need to decide if a career is right for you and the tools to land a position if you play your cards right. 

Everyone wants to showcase their best attributes and show they are the best candidate for a position. Stick around to see how to make yourself stand out among others and land the job you want.

Tip #1: Staying Active on Multiple Networking Platforms

We're now living in a time period that allows us to connect with companies and individuals around the globe, and this allows us to encounter more opportunities. There are various platforms that allow us to reach out to and research information about different companies. 

I think we can all agree… interviews are scary! Especially if you’re just starting out and ESPECIALLY in the age of virtual interaction! That’s where we come in. Searching for interview tips and tricks can be exhausting and overwhelming, so we did it for you. Here is an overview of tips and tricks straight from the pros – recruiters themselves, that will help you succeed as you navigate virtual interviews.

The interview is over. The job is offered. What do you do now? You need to learn how to negotiate a job offer. You hold power that you never thought you had. That job offer is not set in stone and there is plenty of room for negotiating. With these tips, you can gain more on your salary and better benefits before you even start! Never give the employer your current salary or your expected/desired salary with them. This is information that should only be given after your employer makes the first offer. Secondly, do your research! Do not go into an interview without seeing what the company is like and what the average salary is for the position that you are applying for. Test the waters! Make sure you do not accept a job offer without first maximizing your salary and benefits. Prior to entering the interview set a target salary, as well as, a minimum. Also, establish your best alternative to your target. Doing this will establish a range for the negotiation. However, remember tip number 3, test the waters! Even if they offer a salary above your target, always probe to see if you can get more. Lastly, take your time and be patient! Taking a few days to consider the offer is normal and expected. Use this time between offer and acceptance/decline to negotiate your salary and benefits! Be sure to negotiate through email until another meeting is arranged. This is to document every offer and counteroffer for later use.

Being a business professional means adjusting to the world as it continues to change significantly. We are reminded of this more than ever now during the COVID-19 outbreak, and the world can’t just sit still until all of the problems fade out. Thanks to modern day technology people can connect with each other through the internet rather than in-person, and job interviews are no exception. It’s true that interviews were never exciting to begin with, and now both employers and employees have to get comfortable with job interviews being held online; much of these kinds of interviews are set up through Zoom Video Communications, an American communications technology company. Zoom allows multiple people to communicate with each other through live video- here’s everything you need to know in order to ensure you have a successful Zoom job interview, the first step to securing a career.