- Before day of the Interview
- On the day of the Interview
- During the Interview
- After the Interview
Before day of the Interview
1.
Find out
about which type of interview it is, how many interviewers and candidates there
are, it is a formal interview or informal one.
2.
Find out
which qualification the interviewers expect, training courses, applying procedures,
etc.
3.
Be
careful with your certificates. The interviewers may ask why you take a certain
training course or what you have learn from such course.
4.
As
interviewers may ask you to elaborate on certain issues, you may want to read
some articles about such issues.
5.
Ask a
friend or relative of yours to help you practice answering an interview.
6.
Speak with those candidates
who have participated in the interviews; ask for their comments and tips.
7. Prepare a list of things you want to say in the interview.
8.
There may
be questions about normal life of yours in the interview (for example, why did
you choose this university?) Be prepared for that.
9.
Prepare a
list of questions you may ask the interviewers (for example, about their
training programs and how you apply for such programs).
On the day of the
Interview
11. Have
a sleep well. Prepare your stuff ready and don’t drink or stay up late the
night before the interview.
12.
Arrive 15-10 minutes earlier. Avoid going during rush hours or on crowed
streets. Take a look around the university and talk to other candidates there.
13. If
there is a problem, contact the university to rearrange your appointment.
14. Dress
properly.
15. Turn off your mobile. Distraction or interruption is unforgivable mistakes during an interview.
During the
Interview
16. Pay
attention to your body language: look straight, keep eye contacts, and smile.
17.
Demonstrate your enthusiasm and passion for the course. Make the interviewers
impressed by that.
18. Think
carefully before answering any question. Don’t rush. Select and determine which
the most suitable answer to give is.
19. Don’t
hesitate to ask the interviewers to repeat the questions again or give more
details about the questions.
20. Try
to answer the questions completely. Don’t waste time just making your answer
long without useful information.
21. Don’t
lie. It is an unforgivable act to lie in applying into a university. The
interviewers have many ways to find out if you are lying or not. So, if you
don’t know the answer, just be frank and tell them that.
22.
Listen attentively and don’t interrupt others while they are speaking. Not only
it is a bad manner to do, it is unforgivable if you do so in an interview. Just
wait for them ending their questions then answer.
23. Ask
questions: you shall be required to make some questions. This is the time you
make advantage of the list of questions you have prepared earlier. Show the
interviewers that you have researched a lot about their university and that you
are a very enthusiastic person.
24. Be
relaxed. Don’t overstress yourself. A comfortable mind shall generate a good
outcome.
25. Be
yourself. Don’t pretend to be somebody else. The interviewers want to know the
real you, the potential candidate they may accept in.
After the
Interview
26.
Again, be relaxed. Don’t feel too much pressure as you have been asked many
strict questions that you are unable to answer well. That’s one the goals of
the Interviewers – to see if you can handle well under pressure.
27. Take
advantage of being at the university. Spend time talking to other students or
lecturers if possible. Wander around and take a good look at the university.
28. Think
positively. Think of what you have learn from this experience. Don’t stress
yourself with the idea of winning or losing.
29. Note
down your answers. These may be useful later if the interviewers wish to
confirm any answer with you as they forget or wish to discuss more.
30.
Discuss your interview with others. You may receive very helpful advice from an
outsider who, like the interviewers, may tell if you answer properly or not.
31. Don’t worry too much if you didn’t perform well in the interview. There are always a whole lot of things to do. Enjoy yourself.