Interview tips to help you stand out

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Interview tips to help you stand out

As a job seeker you're marketing yourself to the business world. There are many ways to stand out among the span of resumes, the online applications and the endless emails. On paper you can present yourself as you want to be seen. But when you get the interview, how do you dazzle? Three simple improvements that you can make to yourself are to dress well, display good body language and listen.

Dress not for the position in which you are applying, but for the position overseeing the one you applied for. A professional outfit will give you a boost in confidence and in yourself while naturally helping you with your body language. Carry yourself well and sit or stand with poise. Sixty-five percent of communication is nonverbal. So always make your body language work for you. Sit up straight, do not slouch, smile and remain confident throughout the interview. Also, making the right amount of eye contact in an interview can make the difference in whether you successfully snag the job.

Listen intently to the interviewer. Understand what is said before you respond. In an interview it's important to listen intently, comprehend fully and respond accordingly. If a question is confusing, restate what you understand to have been said, then ask for more clarification before you respond. Take your time to prepare your answers. These three tips will make sure you stand out during your next interview.

Source:thecareernews.com/newsletter.php?news=3505