{"id":19844,"date":"2019-09-01T13:57:11","date_gmt":"2019-09-01T18:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=19844"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:41:04","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:41:04","slug":"5-tips-for-a-successful-job-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/5-tips-for-a-successful-job-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Tips for a Successful Job Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve done all the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/bar\/how-networking-can-secure-an-internship-or-job\/\">networking<\/a>, put in a ton of time to improve your resume, and taken all the steps to ensure your application is super competitive. Then, you get a phone call to schedule an interview. You get really excited, but then the panic starts to set in.<br \/>\nWe get it. Interviewing for a full-time job can be tough, especially if you only have experience interviewing for part-time, on-campus jobs. You know the stakes are high so you don\u2019t know where to start. Sure, you know by now that you need to dress the part, but what else can you do to impress the interviewer and land the job?<br \/>\nWe\u2019ve got you covered. Watch as our Senior Recruiter, Samantha Jeklinski, and some of our most talented Student Brand Ambassadors share 5 things you need to know to nail your next job interview. Put these interview tips into practice and you\u2019ll be sure to make a great impression.<br \/>\nRemember: you\u2019ve got this!<br \/>\n\t<div  style='background:#d1d1d1;color:#ffffff;border-color:#d1d1d1;' class='av_promobox  avia-button-no   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_iconlist  avia-builder-el-first '>\t\t<div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<div  class='avia-video avia-video-16-9   av-lazyload-immediate  av-lazyload-video-embed  '   itemprop=\"video\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"  data-original_url='https:\/\/youtu.be\/0YY4uiFOs7Y' ><script type='text\/html' class='av-video-tmpl'><div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0YY4uiFOs7Y?feature=oembed&autoplay=0&loop=0&controls=1&mute=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/script><div class='av-click-to-play-overlay'><div class=\"avia_playpause_icon\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_sidebar '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue803' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Job Interview Tip #1: Do your research.<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Take time to browse the company website and come up with 3-5 questions you can ask as part of your job interview. These questions should demonstrate your understanding of the company and highlight why you\u2019re a good fit for the role.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue840' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Job Interview Tip #2: Match their tasks to your talent.<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Look at the job description and make a list of everything you\u2019ve done that will make you a great fit for the role.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue891' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Job Interview Tip #3: Practice, practice, practice!<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Talk to a career counselor at school, or ask a friend or family member to do a mock job interview with you. Be clear with them about your goals so they give you honest feedback.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue83a' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Job Interview Tip #4: Remember, your interview has already started!<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Your job application, resume, and all communication you\u2019ve had with the company makes an impression on your potential future employers. Make sure your email address, voicemail recording, and social media accounts are professional and appropriate. Use every chance you can to show the company why you\u2019re the right fit for the position.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue83f' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Job Interview Tip #5: Expect the unexpected.<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>For a phone interview, have a friend call you first to check cell phone service and background noise. For a video interview, check your internet speed and background ahead of time. 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