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Ace Your Next Job Interview with these tips You have passed the online psychometric tests, your resume stands out, you have completed the phone screening with HR, and now you get the news you have been waiting for “We would like you to come in for an interview to meet with the Hiring Manager”.Although things don’t always happen in the order as described above â€" an In-Person interview is often the moment which could either make or break you in the hiring process.evalEven though Technology has changed hiring : pre-screening, LinkedIn, Online Tests, Skype interview â€" the traditional face-to-face interview is still an important part of the process. And almost every job that is filled today â€" there is an in-person interview.Let’s look at some ideas that will help you to ace your next job interview, and eliminate your competition. Remember that you are competing with sometimes 100s of candidates for the same positionHow do I prepare for the interview?Here are my suggestions:1. Start with yourselfevalLearn your resume i nside out. Keep all information handy Here is a complied list of the Top interview questions.3. About the CompanyThe last thing you want to do is to come across as that bumpkin candidate who did not know anything about the company you are interviewing for. Learn what the company does, who their customers are, who their competitors are, what their products are,etc.4. About the InterviewerWith LinkedIn and Google, it is not hard to find out about the Hiring Manager. Most professionals have their work history on LinkedIn. This shows diligence on your part and the fact that you are willing to do your homework.5. About the IndustryevalHave some basic knowledge about the Industry. It always helps. This is the reason many employers prefer to hire candidates from the same industry Many times I have walked into interviews and they did not have a copy of my resume 2. Practice Body LanguageOnly 7% of your communication is verbal, everything else 93% is non-verbal â€" your posture, your tone, b ody language,etc.Practice proper handshakes and eye contact . These things do not come naturally to all of us (I still struggle with eye contact). That is why it is important to be practice and become comfortable with eye contact.3. Smile more often in the interview. This is difficult especially when you are under pressure in an interview. In Charisma Myth, the author talks about the impact smile has on others. A proper smile conveys warmth and indicates trust.4. BreathThe 2 second rule. Just because you have practiced rehearsed each possible interview questions, does not mean you need to spit those out as soon as they are asked. Be careful about coming across too memorized. Whenever you are asked a question , pause for 2 seconds, and answer. This shows them you are thinking about their questions.D) QuestioningThis is an important skill to learn â€" the art of proper questioning. Questioning builds trust, it helps you clarify; and it shows you are thoughtful.During the InterviewYou will be asked multiple questions by your interviewer. I recommend using questions to clarify what they are asking. Use this for the tough questions. Before you answer -clarify ; this is beneficial to you because you know exactly how to answer. This also indicates that you are a good listener.At the endAfter the interviewer has gone through all their questions â€" they will most likely give you an opportunity to ask questions. Use this moment to shine. Keep a list of good questions to ask. Most importantly â€" you also want to know everything about the role and the company. Make sure you get all the clarifications you need before you leave. Here is a sample of questions that I recommend asking at the end of the interview.What are some things I need to do to be really successful at this job?What are some of the key skills you are specifically looking for?What does your dream hire look like?What do you think the next 5 years looks like for the organization?What are some of the things that you personally like about the company?I was reading about happening in the industry. How do you think that will impact the company?What does the training program look like?Questions like these are important. It shows that you are serious about the job and the company. It also shows you are doing the research. Remember, you are also interviewing them.E) Ask for the SaleI am surprised to see many advice on the internet or even books, that ignores this important aspect. I am not sure about you but I don’t enjoy the anticipation after the interview. I don’t like to wait for weeks after an interview to know if they are interested or not.You have spent 60 minutes, delivered an exceptional interview (in your mind), and then you hope they will call you back. Why go through the nervous wait-time after an interview? Don’t you want to know whether you have a chance or not? I do.If you ask “Did I get the job?” â€" it will make them uncomfortable and even make them think that you are desperate.I recommend ending the interview with a question that is more subtle.“One last question before we leave, I am always looking for ways to improve myself my personal brand. You have had the opportunity to interview me and learn about me. I am interested in your feedback. Would you mind telling me what I did well, and what I can improve?”This is a subtle (and sneaky) way to gauge their interest. This is also less intrusive. People like to give feedback. They will tell you what you did well, and what you could improve.The way they answer this question will give you a clear idea whether you will proceed to the next step or not. If you are not the right candidate, it is better to know now â€" so you can move on.Always end the interview well, with gratitude for their time and the opportunity to interview.I hope the above tips were insightful. Many of the tips might be common advice you would have come across, some are unique. I have used all the above tips to help me wit h my Job Interviews.I encourage you to use them for your next job interview. I am curious to know how you did using these tips. I want to hear your feedback on how successful the interview was.All the best for your Job Interview!!!