Job Interview Tips - How to Prepare For a Job Interview
Summary
TLDRJeff and Mike, known as the Interview Guys, share five essential tips to help you prepare for a job interview. These include being well-rested, dressing appropriately for the job, cleaning up your online presence, ensuring you know how to get to the interview on time, and practicing tailored answers for interview questions. They emphasize customizing your responses to the company's needs and offer a special report to guide viewers through this process. The video ends with an invitation to click for a free report on perfecting interview answers.
Takeaways
- đ Always be well-rested before an interview to stay alert and energetic.
- đ Dress appropriately for the job you're applying for; match your outfit to the role.
- đ§ Clean up your online presence as companies often check social media during background checks.
- đ Plan your route and transportation, giving yourself extra time to avoid being late.
- đĄ Tailor your answers to the companyâs needs, not just using generic responses.
- đ± Keep social media profiles free from inappropriate content or incriminating posts.
- â Arrive early to avoid being late and to have extra time to mentally prepare.
- đ Practice for your interview by preparing personalized answers based on the companyâs values.
- đ Make sure to avoid wearing improper attire, which can affect the interviewerâs perception.
- đ A special report with tailored interview answers is available to help with preparation.
Q & A
Question 1: Who are the hosts of the video?
-The hosts of the video are Jeff and Mike, known as the Interview Guys.
Question 2: What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is providing five tips on how to prepare for a job interview.
Question 3: What is the first tip for preparing for a job interview?
-The first tip is to be well-rested, so you are alert and able to give clear, concise answers during the interview.
Question 4: Why is dressing appropriately for the job important?
-Dressing appropriately for the job helps the interviewer envision you in the role, which increases your chances of getting hired.
Question 5: What mistake did Jeff make with his attire for the bank teller interview?
-Jeff wore an inappropriate shirt for the bank teller job at Citibank, which Mike pointed out as an example of what not to wear.
Question 6: What is the third job preparation tip?
-The third tip is to clean up your online and social media presence, as companies often check candidates' profiles during background checks.
Question 7: Why is it important to figure out your transportation plan before the interview?
-Itâs important to figure out your transportation to avoid being late, which could hurt your chances of getting the job.
Question 8: How much extra time should you give yourself before an interview?
-You should give yourself about 30 minutes of extra time in case of any delays, allowing you to prepare more while you wait.
Question 9: What is the final and most important tip for preparing for an interview?
-The final tip is to practice your interview answers, tailoring them to the company by highlighting qualities and strengths that the company values.
Question 10: What additional resource do Jeff and Mike offer viewers to help with interview preparation?
-Jeff and Mike offer a free special report that explains their tailoring method and helps prepare perfect answers to interview questions.
Outlines
đ Meet Jeff and Mike: Introduction
Jeff and Mike, known as 'The Interview Guys,' introduce themselves in a casual setting from Jeff's apartment. They explain that the video will cover five key tips to help viewers prepare for job interviews. The video promises a special surprise at the end, encouraging viewers to stay tuned for the entire duration.
đ€ Tip #1: Get a Good Night's Sleep
The first tip emphasizes the importance of being well-rested before an interview. Jeff explains that staying up all night can negatively affect your alertness and ability to give clear, concise answers. The focus is on maintaining energy and enthusiasm, which are essential for making a good impression during an interview.
đ Tip #2: Dress for the Job
Mike takes over with the second tip, stressing the importance of dressing appropriately for the role you're interviewing for. He gives examples, such as not wearing beach clothes for an office job and not wearing a suit for a lifeguard interview. Dressing the part helps the interviewer visualize you in the role, increasing your chances of success.
đ Jeff's Wardrobe Fail
Jeff returns after changing clothes, but his new outfit is comically inappropriate for a bank teller interview at Citibank. Mike uses this moment to humorously demonstrate what not to wear in an interview, reinforcing the importance of choosing professional and suitable attire.
đ Tip #3: Clean Up Your Online Presence
Mike introduces the third tip, which focuses on managing your social media presence before an interview. With companies increasingly conducting thorough background checks, itâs essential to remove any incriminating photos or inappropriate language from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to present a professional image.
đ Tip #4: Plan Your Route
The fourth tip is all about ensuring you arrive on time for your interview. Mike advises viewers to plan their route in advance, taking into account the time it will take and transportation options. He emphasizes the importance of arriving early, as being late can significantly hurt your chances of getting the job.
đĄ Tip #5: Practice Tailored Answers
The final tip encourages practicing interview questions, but with a twistâanswers should be tailored to the specific company and role. Mike explains that cookie-cutter responses arenât enough; instead, applicants should align their strengths and abilities with what the company values. This personalized approach helps make a lasting impression.
đ Special Offer: Free Interview Guide
Jeff and Mike conclude the video by offering a free special report that explains their 'tailoring method' for perfect interview answers. They encourage viewers to click the button on the screen to access the guide, which outlines a step-by-step process for mastering job interviews. The video wraps up with a final call to action.
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Keywords
đĄJob Interview Preparation
đĄWell-Rested
đĄDress for the Job
đĄOnline Presence
đĄPunctuality
đĄPractice
đĄTailored Answers
đĄBackground Checks
đĄEnergy and Enthusiasm
đĄSpecial Report
Highlights
Introduction of Jeff and Mike, known as 'The Interview Guys,' preparing to share five job interview preparation tips.
Tip #1: Always be well-rested. No all-night cramming sessions. Being alert helps provide clear, concise answers during the interview.
Tip #2: Dress for the job you're interviewing for. Match your attire to the role to help the interviewer envision you in that position.
Example of improper attire: Jeff dresses in a casual shirt for a bank teller interview, showing an example of What Not to Wear.
Tip #3: Clean up your online presence. Employers often check social media profiles during background checks, so remove any inappropriate content.
Importance of a clean online profile: Companies are thorough with checks on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social platforms.
Tip #4: Plan your route. Know how long it will take to get to the interview and give yourself 30 minutes of extra time to avoid being late.
Being on time is crucial. Arriving late can automatically disqualify you from getting the job, so leave early to be prepared.
Tip #5: Practice your answers. Tailor responses to the specific company and role by focusing on the strengths and qualities they value.
Avoid generic answers: Donât just rely on cookie-cutter answers found online. Personalize responses for better results.
Jeff and Mike offer a free Special Report that explains their method for tailoring interview answers.
Special report contains a step-by-step process for crafting perfect answers to any interview question.
Summary: Five crucial interview tips including being well-rested, dressing appropriately, cleaning up your online presence, arriving early, and practicing tailored answers.
Final call-to-action: Jeff and Mike encourage viewers to click the button to download their free special report.
Jeff and Mike conclude the video by thanking viewers for watching and offering guidance for further interview preparation.
Transcripts
hi I'm Jeff and this is my friend Mike you probably know us as the interview guys today Â
we're coming to you live from Jeff's apartment where we're going to teach you five great ways Â
to prepare for a job interview and make sure you watch the video all the way to the end because Â
we've got a big surprise for you okay Jeff what's our first job preparation tip now our first tip Â
may seem obvious but it's amazing how many people don't follow it tip number one is that you always Â
need to be well rested that means no all-night cramming sessions you need to be alert when Â
you're in the room so that you're able to give clear and concise answers and maintain a high Â
level of energy and enthusiasm okay I gotta get changed for my interview Mike can you handle the Â
next tip sure Jeff job preparation tip number two is to dress for the job if you're interviewing for Â
an office job you don't want to go in wearing beach clothes and if you're interviewing for a Â
lifeguard you don't want to go in wearing a suit dressing as you would the job you're interviewing Â
for will help the interviewer Envision you in the role already which can only help you get the job Â
okay I'm ready for my interview uh Jeff what did you do to your hair and what Â
are you wearing I'm going for a bank teller at Citibank do you like my shirt yeah it's really Â
cool but I'm not sure the bank is going to think so this folks is an example of What Not to Wear Â
okay Jeff while you go change back into the proper attire I'll do tip number three Â
our third job preparation technique is to clean up your online presence or social media presence Â
companies today are being more and more thorough when doing background checks on their potential Â
candidates and this includes Facebook Twitter and Linkedin profiles make sure you don't have Â
any incriminating photos or foul language written on your wall job preparation tip number four is to Â
figure out where you're going how long it's going to take and the transportation options available Â
you don't want to be late one thing is for sure if you're late you have already taken yourself out of Â
the running for the position it's always good to give yourself about 30 minutes of extra time worst Â
case scenario you get to prepare a little more while you wait our final tip is the most important Â
one you need to practice it's important to prepare and practice examples of interview questions but Â
you don't just want to give cookie cutter answers that you find on the internet you want to tailor Â
your answers to the company you're interviewing with and you do that by infusing your answers Â
with the qualities or strengths and abilities that the company you're interviewing with values Â
don't worry because we can show you exactly how to tailor your answers like we mentioned Â
because we prepared a special report that explains our tailoring method completely Â
and outlines exactly how to prepare perfect answers to every interview question that's Â
right we walk you through our proven step-by-step process for giving perfect Â
interview answers in our hugely popular free Special Report so simply click the Â
button in the middle of your screen now to get your free special report this is Jeff Â
and Mike the interview guys saying thanks for watching now go ahead and click the button now
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