Tips to Succeed at a Job Interview in Nigeria

by Sade Adebayo a Guest writer for the Blog

When looking for a job, interviews are the most important part of the
process. Even if you have an astounding resume, remarkable working
experiences and an excellent education, you still need to make a good
impression and be a perfect fit for the company. Remember, if at first
you don't succeed try and try again! There are plenty of job vacancies
in Nigeria for you, just never stop looking! Don't let yourself down,
always try your best, and keep in mind that your dream job is out
there waiting for you. Here a few tips on how to succeed at a job
interview.
• Prepare yourself: do some research about the company and the
position you are applying to before the interview. This will show a
real and genuine interest in the job that the interviewers will
definitely appreciate. Nowadays with Internet this is a piece of cake,
just Google the company's name, and research what areas they work on,
how many employees they have and their estimated yearly profit. Very
impressive!
• Good impression: make a good impression is really important. You
want to be different from the other candidates, but also be the best
and stand out. Wear a professional suit, be on time, always polite and
respectful. Don't use any slang while speaking with the interviewer,
even if you estimate their age is close to yours!
• Confidence: Be confident, but not arrogant, when you speak. You need
to let the interviewers know that you are fully aware of your
abilities and skills.
• Answers: Be honest and think before answering your questions. If you
do not understand a question, ask kindly to repeat it and take your
time: you should not simply say yes or no, but you should try to
explain your answers with examples and cite references to your past
experiences.
• Engagement: The interview may be conducted by different people, so
always make eye contact with everyone in the room when answering the
questions. This will prove you have excellent people skills and that
you can handle the pressure.
• Be positive: Always be positive when answering the questions. Do not
say negative things about your previous employers or colleagues or why
you left the job, but always try to find the good in every negative
situations.