Will you have a job interview?These 10 tips can help you

ASAEL VILLANUEVA |National Drafting

Do you have a job interview?Do you know exactly what to say, how to go dressed or what should you avoid in front of the interviewer?

Damián Hernández, an advisor at Life and Carrera Center (CVC) of the Tec de Monterrey, shared 10 tips for your job interview to be a success:

1.- The first: practice

Make a simulation of an interview, either yourself in front of the mirror or in front of someone, or with a company or organization that offers that service, such as CVC itself.

"This helps you mainly to know what aspects you should improve both in your verbal and nonverbal communication," said Hernández.

two.- How to go dressed?

One of Damián's advice is to go a step forward on the subject of personal image.

“Investigate the company's clothing code and if they wear casual, see formal casual;If you wear formal vest elegant.Always avoid the use of jeans, ”said the expert.

3.- A good handshake

When you arrive at the interview, he always greets hand with a firm squeeze and looking towards the eyes of the person who interviews you.This gives a good impression that reflects self -confidence.

In addition, Damián recommended not to greet from kiss or hug who interviews you for any reason.This will avoid some misunderstanding.

4.- Speak direct and bluntly

Hernández advises being concise when answering the questions asked by the interviewer.

“Mention examples of solutions you have made in your old job.If you ask you about your weaknesses, explain how you are working on them, ”he said.

5.- Take care of your body language

Try not to sit in a very relaxed position.Sit right with your straight back and avoid crossing your hands and legs.

In addition, Hernández adds that it is beneficial to maintain visual contact with the interviewer, especially when answering the questions of the same.

6.- How to mention a dismissal

If you were fired, Damián recommends talking in the interview without going into details.

"You can mention the basics to make known that it was a dismissal, but avoid talking badly about people and the company," he said.

7.- BE PUNCTUAL

Do not arrive so anticipated or just at the time.Damián recommends arriving between 5 and 10 minutes before your interview.

8.- Your curriculum is printed

The day of the interview is printed your curriculum in case they request it at that time.

Damián recommends taking up to 4 versions of it: in Spanish, English, with and without photography.

9.- TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE

Damián states that a mobile phone on is a source of distractions, so keeping it silent or off during the interview will allow you to concentrate completely.

10.- After the interview, should I call or insist?

At the end of your interview, send an email thanking the interviewer for the time.Do it in no more than two weeks.

If after those two weeks they have not contacted you, Damián recommends making a phone call by asking whether the vacancy was occupied or continues the process.

THE LIFE AND CAREER CENTER

The Monterrey Tec de Vida and Carrera Center aims to enhance the development of its students and graduates in their human and professional growth. Cuenta con two líneas de acción para cumplir este objetivo: el Plan de Vida y Carrera, así como la Empleabilidad.

If you are a student or Tec graduate, you can rely on the services it offers, such as:

These services, and others, are focused on supporting students and graduates in their training process, causing the TEC to distinguish itself for being the only higher education institution in offering this specialized aid center in Mexico.

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