Job hunt is a very stressful aspect of one’s life; it takes motivation and being positive to get the right and dream job. Interviews usually bring tense to job seekers. The more confident you feel, the more chances of gaining the interviewer attention. Be poised and hold your head high with these useful interview tips:

1. Body Postures
Usually the mind controls all our actions and movement, but it is possible to use the body to trick the mind into feeling a certain way. Slouching or slumping and crossing your arms are all examples of closed off postures, and when we feel small, we tend to exhibit these poses. If you spend a little time opening yourself up and
exhibiting the postures of the confident, you can build a sense of assurance just by your actions. Spend several minutes practicing “power poses,” or opening yourself up, spreading your arms, walking tall, and looking the part.

2. Be audible while speaking and put a smile
If you are not audible enough while speaking, Practice deep breathing,, this will relax your diaphragm and your vocal cords, which will result in a voice with more resonance and a somewhat lower tone and more breath to give power to your speech.
I recommend adding a few singing lessons, the instructor can teach you how to use the cavities in your head to create even more resonance. Once the interview starts, it’s extremely difficult to correct our speaking problems because we may be too nervous or we just plain don’t notice them. Practice speaking your answers out loud so you can hear your voice and correct any nervous intonations, pitch problems, or pacing issues before you go to your interview.
Smiling reduces stress that your body and mind feel, almost similar to getting good sleep, according to recent studies. And smiling helps to generate more positive emotions within you. Smile often before your interview to get in the habit of doing so, and you’ll feel more comfortable offering a genuine smile while you’re greeted and when you’re being interviewed.

3. Prepare, Practice and Rehearse answers loudly
Before going for any interview invitation, you must be fully prepared. Being prepared for interview gives a feeling of confidence. You should be well-equipped, rehearse potential interview answers with a friend. “Look at the skills, experience, knowledge and personal qualities you have and think of examples showing how you developed these.
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4. Win over your anxiety and fear
For some job seekers, nerves can be disabling. Something happens when they walk through the door of the interviewer’s office. Cold sweat trickles down the back of their knees. Their minds draw a blank when asked basic questions like, “Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time?” or, “Why would you like to work for this company above all others?” These candidates feel like they’re back at school in front of a crowded assembly, unable to make those words pass their lips. The easiest way to combat fear is by not using excuses. Instead, you need to look for positive approaches to accomplish your goal. Don’t let fear, nerves and stage fright keep you from the job interview you want. “Sometimes nerves take over and you don’t show who you are.”


5. Dress appropriately
Before you say a single word to the interviewer, you have already made an impression based on how you’re dressed. Every company has a different dress code; how you dress at the job may have very little to do with how you dress for an interview. Dress in a manner that is professionally appropriate to the position for which you are applying. In almost all cases, this means wearing a suit. A dark-colored suit with light colored shirt is your best option.


Ref: http://naijatalent..com/2016/08/5-tips-to-boost-confidence-at-job.html

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Nice one. I think Drabby was here will need this against his interview on sunday

Noted!

All these are unnecessary when you know some people who know other people in the organization!

Noted!

niggi4life:
Forget all this bla bla bla.
When God says it's your turn nothing will stop it

A typical Nigerian comment but atleast you will have to do your best sir before God says it's your time.

Just drink one alomo... U'll perform wonders

Drink O.G

Bad breath? Make sure you have enough mint in your pocket.

missvera:
Noted! A typical Nigerian comment but atleast you will have to do your best sir before God says it's your time.

when i checked your profile, all you had to display was your ass, so i wouldn't blame you much

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missvera:
Noted! A typical Nigerian comment but atleast you will have to do your best sir before God says it's your time.

tell him o...preparation make its more easy when God is involved...

The only confidence boost you need to secure a Nigerian job is a cover letter from a known Federal staff politician to be precise.

woh prayer lo matta ju jor

niggi4life:
when i checked your profile, all you had to display was your ass, so i wouldn't blame you much

He don take am personal

Morning alll
Please I need a Dragnet Sample

Confidence, self belief is key also.

Nice one

Please and please dress properly. Looking good is a good business. Someone may over look an error because of your dressing.

niggi4life:
Forget all this bla bla bla.
When God says it's your turn nothing will stop it.
When i got my first job some years ago, i had no experience, i was fasting so i was hungry and my mouth was very dry, i didn't have the luxury of putting on nice clothes because no money to buy them
80% of the questions they asked was strange by me. I only replied with "we learn everyday" i had no connection whatsoever and to add insult upon injury we were up to 7 being interviewed for just one position, 4 people among us were well experienced but alas, it was i who was chosen.
All what i mean is that, just relax and don't panic, believe me whatever will be will surely be

My dear, when you had your first interview, am sure you were not just sitting there like a robot and saying "we learn everyday". Sometimes,it can't be all about CV but your Smiling kills and ability to win the interviewer's heart just as the OP also stated. So which one is " bla bla bla" as if you didn't apply the some of the major skills as stated? If you were to coach a friend or younger on this topic,wonder if this is the advice you will give. Sometimes, CV and qualifications just can't win you the job but your social skill at the interview. That's why in a competitive environment like Nigeria,one needs to combine all these skills in order to win an interview.

6. Have a Job already: there's no confidence as much when you already have something you're doing. You naturally would flow better and get a better offer.

niggi4life:
when i checked your profile, all you had to display was your ass, so i wouldn't blame you much

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Juzzybabe:


My dear, when you had your first interview, am sure you were not just sitting there like a robot and saying "we learn everyday". Sometimes,it can't be all about CV but your Smiling kills and ability to win the interviewer's heart just as the OP also stated. So which one is " bla bla bla" as if you didn't apply the some of the major skills as stated? If you were to coach a friend or younger on this topic,wonder if this is the advice you will give. Sometimes, CV and qualifications just can't win you the job but your social skill at the interview. That's why in a competitive environment like Nigeria,one needs to combine all these skills in order to win an interview.

That's so true. Being able to showcase your soft skills at any interview.
Never knew being punctual is a skill until an interviewer made mention of it.

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It can be boiled down to two words. Be Prepared.

deracathy:


That's so true. Being able to showcase your soft skills at any interview.
Never knew being punctual is a skill until an interviewer made mention of it.

Always be there before time. You might just think no one cares but trust me you are being watched in most cases. Some go on snapping selfies in the waiting room,that is a minus. Dress code as the OP stated is very important. I have sent lot of guys away on my boss order for not wearing socs to the interview. Isn't that crazy? But always follow the rules be properly dressed and wear your smiles.

Getting job is somehow these days; white-collar job is not for everybody.

It is good to be prepared with some tips like cos when opportunity meets preparation breakthrough occur

Nice one OP

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