Extended reading read the transcript of an online presentation about how to succeed in job interviews. tips for job interviews. Good morning, everyone. Today i'll be talking about what to do. If you're ask to go for a job interview, the odds are that you've never been a candidate for a particular job before, but my advice will help you gain the upper hand as you set off and step into the world of employment. Before we go any further, it's important to understand the purpose of an interview. An interview is a conversation between an employer and a potential employee, which allows the interviewer to assess the job applicant, to see if he or SHE is suitable for the position. Meanwhile, IT provides an opportunity for the applicant to learn more about the job in the company and to discover whether this job is right for him or her prior to the interview. Ensure you make good preparations, find out about the company and the post you are interviewing for through the company profile. This information will give you a good basis for what criteria are used for selecting candidates. This, your strength and skills said that will help the company achieve its goals, is equally important to analyze your weaknesses and have a plan in mind to show how you intend to overcome them. Once you've done your homework about the company and the position, make a list of questions that could be asked during the interview, and think about how to best answer them. Better yet, do practice interviews with a friend. You can film the interviews to review your performance, pay attention to your voice and body language. Practice makes perfect. Keep at IT until you can concisely and confidently present your best self, prepare to make a good first impression, dress appropriately for your interview and gentleman, be sure to have a good shave, get a good nights rest so that you feel and look refreshed. Check the address of the interview, decide what motive transport to use, and allow extra time for traffic delays. Remember, be an early bird and arrive at least half an hour before your confirmed interview time. For the duration of the interview, listen carefully to the questions, and if you need clarification, IT is not rude to say so when answering, try to find the right conversational baLance by giving all the information, and interviewer needs to get a complete picture of view without talking too much, justify yourself with relevant examples from your personal experience, and be specific about your achievements. However, you'll also need to pay attention to the interviewers responses to determine whether to provide more details or not. The interviewer can infer a lot from your body language. Positive body language conveys the impression that you are confident and relaxed, so start with a firm handshake and a genuine smile when greeting the interviewer while speaking, make constant eye contact, but do not stare, fix idly at the interviewer, keep your bag straight throughout the interview. Negative body language such as yarning looking around in crossing your arms is to be avoided, because IT implies that you are bored, anxious or defensive towards the end of the interview. Don't forget to seize the moment and ask questions. An interview is a two way street. Asking questions not only gives you a Better picture of the company, but also allows you to a any strength you were able to bring up naturally. For example, japanese was a minor subject. I talk, and I know that expanding into japan is part of your corporate plan. Will this position provide opportunities to work in emerging markets there? After the interview, you should follow IT up by writing to thank the interviewer for giving you the opportunity, and again, express your interest in working for the company. This is not only a polite thing to do, but also a final chance to recommend yourself. It's also vital to look back on the process to see what you did well and where improvements are still needed if you follow these steps and put your best foot forward in your interview, you will be one step closer to reaching the end of the rainbow and obtaining your dream job. I wish you the best of luck.