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What to say at the beginning of your interview
Introduce yourself and discuss what you know about the company at the start of the interview. The following five statements should be made at the start of your interview:
1. It’s nice to meet you.
Having a positive first impression on your interviewer will make them more likely to remember you after the inter-view. Establishing rapport and professionalism through a polite introduction creates professionalism.
2. Thank you for meeting with me today.
Thanking your interviewer for the meeting after introducing yourself demonstrates respect for their time. Although interviewing you is a part of their job, demonstrating this additional courtesy for their time can give the impression that you value the opportunity.
3. I’ve read the job description.
It demonstrates your initial interest in the position to say that you understand the job description. You might demonstrate your attention to detail by describing which parts of the job description motivated you to apply and schedule an inter-view.
4. I’ve researched your company.
While some job seekers read the job description to comprehend the requirements and duties, doing more research about the business demonstrates your interest in both the company’s culture and history. Because it demonstrates that you still want to work for them after doing your first study, interviewers value candidates who take the initiative to learn more about the firm before the inter-view.
5. I’d like to learn more about the company.
Mentioning your interest in learning more about the company shows that you are genuinely interested in learning about the company’s story from the perspective of a current employee or the founder. Although you are the one being interviewed for the job, the desire to learn more about the company indicates that you need more information to decide if the company will be a good fit for you.
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What to say during your inter view
Asking questions, expressing your interest further, and outlining your strengths that make you a great fit for the job can all be helpful during an inter-view. 12 items to mention in your interview are listed below:
7. This job sounds interesting.
Starting the inter-view by expressing interest will demonstrate that you are genuinely interested in the job. Be prepared to discuss how various facets of the role connect to your qualifications and talents and why you find them fascinating.
8. My qualifications and the job description are exactly compatible
Sharing that your qualifications match the job requirements might open up conversation about your experience in similar duties and goals, in addition to demonstrating to the interviewer that you read the complete job description.
9. How is my performance measured in this position?
Understanding what the company considers performance markers allows you to prepare for your potential job. Asking the interviewer about performance measurements also shows your desire to meet and exceed the goals of the company.
10. I can learn the job duties quickly.
Expressing that you can pick up the job responsibilities quickly is crucial when an interviewer questions you about your capacity to execute the job for which you are seeking. If you lack experience in the duties that are directly connected to the position, this might be a useful addition because the company would probably value knowing how quickly you can pick up new abilities.
To give the interviewer a cause to consider you even if you don’t have as much experience, be prepared to discuss how you picked up different job obligations and skills in previous career experiences.
11. I can work with a team.
Even if the ability to work independently is essential in some jobs, employers can also want to know that you get along well with others. To demonstrate your teamwork, empathy, and communication abilities to an employer, think about talking about previous experiences you’ve had working with a team.
12. I have experience in this job.
Inform the interviewer if you have experience in the field for which you are applying. Quick learning is fantastic, but the interviewer’s choice can be influenced if they realise you might not need lengthy or additional training.
13. Let me tell you a story.
Making the interviewer feel you have what it takes to succeed at the job requires more than just what you say about your skills or attributes. Discussing a real-world work situation or previous employment enables the interviewer to picture how you would apply those talents to your current career. Although presenting examples of how you’ve applied your abilities in actual situations is valuable to companies, talents and attributes are more vital.
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What to say after your interview
You can finish your interview-convo on a positive note with these six statements:
14. I enjoyed learning more about the position.
Convey your excitement for the job-related information you learned. You might further express your interest in the job by telling the interviewer that you appreciated learning more about it.
15.Considering what I’ve learnt, I think I can perform this work well.
You might give the interviewer the impression that you care about whether you and the company will get along by saying that you think you can meet the expectations established in the interview. This demonstrates that you carefully considered all they had to say and only decided on your capacity after learning everything.
16. I look forward to hearing from you.
You can further demonstrate your eagerness to start by telling the interviewer that you anticipate hearing from them. Tell the interviewer that you are eager to hear from the next person if getting a response from a manager or company owner is your next step. If you want to make a nice first impression when you are called, you can think about asking for his or her name.
17. Thank you for your time.
Thanking the interviewer for their time before you depart shows honesty and respect. By demonstrating to them that you appreciate the value of their time, you can demonstrate your professionalism in a big way.
