Tell them what’s interesting about you

Always remember not to go on too long – let them know as interesting as you may think you are. … So continue to show them what you do have to offer and what makes you a person they’d like to have on their team.

Talk about yourself as it relates to them

Tell them how your experience relates to the position you are interviewing for. Tell them more about why you are the best candidate for the job. Give specifics. Always put yourself in the interviewers shoes, imagine what they are looking for. Let them know what you can do for them.

Don’t ramble on about personal issues!

Be specific

One of the biggest problems which people generally make is they are too general. Don’t be too abstract. Be specific.

Tell them about a particular situation that relates to the question, not a general one. Tell them briefly the situation, what you did specifically, and the positive result or outcome.

For e.g. “Well, I am good at managing people, I am good at problem solving etc.”

Don’t tell people problem solving, tell them one specific problem you solved.

You have to remember to deliver your answers in a STAR format.

S-ituation, T-ask, A-ction and R-esult.

• Tell the Situation
• Tell them what the Task was
• Tell them what the Action was
• Tell them what the Result was

Leave an impression

Leave on a positive note. If the job sounds good to you, tell them (i.e.: “The position seems very challenging and I think I could bring a lot to it. I would very much like to join your organization.”) A failure to ask for the job at the end of an interview shows a lack of enthusiasm for the position. Volunteer to leave a list of references, thank them and leave promptly. Don’t forget the firm handshake.

Now that you are aware of the most important tips to give your best in the interviews, you can take proactive steps to ensure that your interview is the best that it can be. Review the above list before each interview and formulate your plan to make an outstanding impression.