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Tips for Getting Ready for that Job Interview

• Don't show up at an interview unprepared. You need to impress the interviewer with your understanding of the business and a well thought-out argument as to why you are the best person for the job. Read everything you can about the company prior to your interview. The company's products, services, location, major activities, and chief competitors are must-knows.

• Know more about the job you're applying for. Get the necessary information about the job: the description, major responsibilities, geographical location, salary range, deadline for application and starting date of employment.

• Assess yourself. Know your strengths and weaknesses before you walk into the door of the interview room. Make sure your qualifications match what the organization is looking for. Assess your relevant experience, related training, and other activities related to the applied job position.
  
  What career accomplishments can you list?
  Have you learned new skills over the past couple of years?
  How have your recent job experiences prepared you for your next career move?
  Are your computer skills up to date?
  Now is the time to assess what additional skills you'll need to get to the next level in your career 

• Verify details. Find out the exact time and place of the interview. Arrive at least ten minutes earlier than scheduled. Know the interviewer's name and its proper pronunciation, as well as his/her position before the interview date.

This is one of the most popular questions asked, and your response will probably set the tone for the rest of the interview. It is the most challenging question for many people, as they wonder what the interviewer really wants to know and what information they should include.

How would you respond? One thing is for sure: the interviewer does not want to know about your family details or personal background. What he is interested in are your achievements and the milestones in your career. As you cannot afford to get your answer wrong, here is how you should start preparing yourself for this question.

Focus
List five strengths you have that are pertinent to this job (experiences, traits, skills, etc). What do you want the interviewer to know about you when you leave?

Scripting
Prepare a script that includes the information you want to convey. Begin by talking about past experiences and proven success: "I have been in the customer service industry for the past five years. My most recent experience has been handling incoming calls in the high tech industry. One reason I particularly enjoy this business, and the challenges that go along with it, is the opportunity to connect with people. In my last job, I formed some significant customer relationships resulting in a 30 percent increase in sales in a matter of months."

Next, mention your strengths and abilities: "My real strength is my attention to detail. I pride myself on my reputation for following through and meeting deadlines. When I commit to doing something, I make sure it gets done, and on time."

Conclude with a statement about your current situation: "What I am looking for now is a company that values customer relations, where I can join a strong team and have a positive impact on customer retention and sales."

Practise
Practise with your script until you feel confident about what you want to emphasise in your statement. Your script should help you stay on track, but you shouldn't memorise it -- you don't want to sound stiff and rehearsed. It should sound natural and conversational.

Even if you are not asked this question in the interview, this preparation will help you focus on what you have to offer. You will also find that you can use the information here to assist you in answering other questions. The more you can talk about your product -- you -- the better chance you will have at selling it.