What are some tips I can use for a job interview?

What are some great psychology tips, tricks, and techniques that I can use during a job interview that will increase my chances of getting any job?

  • I'm looking for answers that will give me insights into human behaviour and reveal how certain actions or decisions I make can have a positive psychological effect on an interviewer (NOT ON MYSELF). Anything from body language to useful phrases, words, interview timing, reactions to questions, or even the colour of the interviewee clothes.

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    If I might offer a different perspective from the insightful and highly detailed answers you have already received? Get and read an interview book.  It will make a huge difference in how you approach the interview process.  I have been using 'Knock 'em Dead" by Martin Yate (http://www.amazon.com/Knock-Dead-2013-Ultimate-Search/dp/1440536821/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1401475896&sr=1-8&keywords=knock+em+dead+2014).  Everything you have gotten from the previous authors is good--and I encourage you to take their suggestions to heart.  At the same time, you can never do too much to prepare, especially if you are a relatively new job-seeker, for an interview. Good luck!

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It's not that easy answering that questions, but the only thing I'd say is learn when to lean forward and backward (mentally). In order to do this, you need to observe carefully what you see in their faces or gestures. Obviously you will be speaking about yourself or answering a question, but the important part is to know if they are interested or not in your speech. If they seem disinterested, learn to stop speaking even if you have something amazing to share. Be precise, and if they show interest in your topic, speak it loud and up, let them know who you are and why the want you.

Shino San

I was once asked during an interview about my decision-making process. I told him that I first gather the necessary data. Then I allow my mind to go completely blank, like 10,000 miles of blue sky without a cloud. Finally, I watch very carefully to see the first thought that appears out of that emptiness, and I follow it 100% without looking back. I don't think that answer helped me in getting the job, but possibly it helped the interviewer to attain enlightenment.

Stuart Resnick

I tried this trick. And some of my friends also had luck with this one. Ps It is for those students whose percentage marks in college / CGPA is not very impressive. Here it goes After the main interview is over. There comes the last question which the interviewer asks "do you want ask anything to us" Then softly ask "Sir does CGPA/percentage matters in the selection." If he's interested in you. He'll reply  something in a positive way. And may even increase your chances. All the best

Anonymous

Interviews are , primarily , designed to gauge the suitability of a person for a particular job or position . These are by no means a foolproof tool . No human being can really judge and explore another for certain . Anyone appearing for an interview should have adequate information about the job applied for and the outfit . Must be on time and formally dressed up for the occasion . Be courteous , confident , honest and pragmatic while expressing his/her views . Interviewers are not there to inspire awe or to unnerve you . They only like to know whether you have the capability to handle the assignment and nothing more , and you must be prepared to make them believe so .

Mushtaq Ahmed

Having lost some wonderful opportunities, I have now become an expert in "What should not be done in an Interview !" 1. Being fidgety: A composed Body Language is the first great starter. Anxious looks, hurried demeanor throws you away from the track. 2. Hand gestures: Keep your hands in sleep mode. If you use them, let it be a slow, small movement. 3. Long speeches ! .... unless demanded by the situation, use your mouth sparingly. Just be natural ... 4. Expectations : Even if you do a fantastic interview, there are other factors, which could weigh you down. None of your fault actually. So do not let your expectations sit heavily on you.

Sharad Dhumane

Study everything you can about the companycompany, the title, and person you are interviewing with if possible. If you have to use psychological tricks, then you may want to think about whether or not you are a perfect fit for the job. People are impressed with what you know especially if you walk in and this person is a straight laced, starched collar kind of person. Pay attention to how the person shakes your hand and sits in the seat. If the person interviewing you seems kind of relaxed in behavior then match with that but keep it professional. The most overt way to further figure out how you should model yourself in the interview is to just ask "What kind of fit or personality style do you think would be best for this position? So there's a psych trick. Hope it helps.

Martina Watson

This is an awesome question.One of the best hacks in the world is called “Conversational Mirroring”. It goes along with the premise that “people like people that are like themselves.” Is your interviewer leaning forward with his hands folded? Do the same. Did they change positions and lean back in their chair? Wait a beat and follow suit. Conversational mirroring is hugely powerful in getting people to be relaxed, and in-sync with you. After you’ve mirrored your interviewer in a couple of moves, you can sometimes get them to subconsciously mirror yours.There’s science out there that says we start doing this even at a toddler’s age—it’s hardwired in our brains to want this. It’s effing amazing to make it work.Another hack (I don’t know where I picked this up), is in determining the type of learner you have interviewing you. Here are some words/phrases you’re looking for in the opening minutes of the discussion: That sounds good This looks solid That feels right The person interviewing you, if they use these types of phrases more than once, is telling you the type of learner they are. I started using this when I was pitching consulting projects, and it is an amazing tool to convince people.About three years ago, I was pitching a client a business strategy retainer and had constructed a proposal with charts, pictures, ROI numbers, sales projections—the whole deal. It wasn’t necessarily a huge project, but it was important to me—it was going to be my first closed deal.I remember being on a bid defense call with the prospect, and he kept saying things like, “I don’t feel good about our ability to operate together”, and “I don’t think this is going to work Dan, my gut is telling me that this is a no.”Out of nowhere my subconscious pulled this concept to the front of my brain and I knew I just had to change the way I was talking about the project. This guy was a feel-er, a gut-instinct, no frills, no numbers, just his wits and his heart were going to convince him.I shifted gears and told a story. I started talking about another client project I was working on…I started by saying “let me share something that’s happening with our firm right now”. I told him the story of a client in a similar industry but at a different stage, communicating that his challenges in his business had been keeping him up at night, was creating issues with his team, his home-life, and his stress levels were absurd. I ended the story by talking through how he had gotten to focus on other opportunities as a result of having us on his team, and that he felt relieved, and like he was better spending his time working “on the business, instead of in the business”. He was not just executing to his core business needs, he was feeling great about it.I asked him if he felt like he would want to be able to feel like everything he needed to work on was being led by a team of people that were trying to prove themselves to earn more business and a long term relationship. Immediately his attitude changed and he signed the deal that day.The proposal hand’t changed, the deliverables were the same, the challenges and the methodology were all identical. The only difference was in the psychology of how I approached it. I use this tactic every day now. I know which members of my team are visual people (“Let me paint you a picture”), auditory people (“Let me tell you a story”), or feeling people (“Let me share something with you”). Knowing how they consume information is imperative!If you’re mirroring and you’re speaking their language, all that’s left is to craft your message, tweak it to them, and deliver it with passion.

Dan Brenner

7 Tips 1. Arrive early rather than late 2. Eye contact 3. Smile (not creepily of course) 4. Sit up straight 5. Don't figgit too much 6. Listen (obviously) 7. Answer the questions as precisely and quickly as possible. (I don't mean start talking 207 words per minute)

Jonathan Rose

Smile. Never cross your arms. This gives off the vibe that you're closing in on yourself and not willing to understand. Maintain eye contact (in a pleasant way) - this shows confidence and attentiveness. Don't fidget too much. This makes the interviewer uncomfortable somehow, because they see how restless you are.

Melinda Edwards

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