4 Tips To Guarantee You Success In The Second Interview

4 Tips To Guarantee You Success In The Second Interview

You went for the first interview and they just called you back for a second interview.
You are starting to feel ecstatic and anxious at the same time.
The bars are bound to have been raised higher for the second interview so you have to give it your-all to ensure you stand a chance to get the job.
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The first interview is usually a screening process to check which candidates have the right qualifications for the job. On the other hand, the second interview is very detailed as it gets down to the specifics tying any loose ends from the first interview.

Let’s now look at 5 tips that are guaranteed to make you succeed in your second interview.

1. Do your homework
After attending the first interview you are bound to feel like you know all there is to know about a certain company.
However, all you gathered must have been just the basics.
This is the time to dig deeper and find out all you can about the company.
You are likely to be asked questions such as:  what makes the company stand out from its fellow competitors, what new thing have you learned about the company after the first interview, what recommendations would you suggest to make the company better.
To have the right answers to the above questions, you need to research, research and research.
2. Connect with your interviewer
In the second interview, you may encounter some new faces especially if it is a panel.
You need to find a way to connect with these new faces because they could be the key decision makers who ultimately determine if you land the job or not.
Are you one of those people who like to find a friendly face in a panel and keep their eye contact with them?
You could be sending the wrong impression and make the other interviewers feel somehow left out.
When speaking ensure you establish eye-contact with all your interviewers and direct your answers to all the members this way you will be able to connect with your interviewer.
3. Show how you fit the bill
The first interview revealed to your interviewers you could be the right fit for the job now the ball is in your court to prove to them that they were right.
You need to completely sell yourself to the interviewer.
Be ready to answer the more practical questions that revolve around areas such as teamwork, conflict resolution, and critical thinking.
Make sure that you give concrete answers listing an example of a scenario, how you used your abilities to meet challenges and attained success in the end.
The key here is to highlight your skill set and your greatest career achievements.
4. Come prepared to ask questions
Never leave an interview room without asking a question.
This shows that you have no interest in the role that you are been interviewed for.
It is also important to make sure that you are asking the right questions in an interview.
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You can ask the interviewer the challenges that you are likely to encounter in the role, how soon you are likely to hear from them or even ask the interviewer about their any challenges they encounter in their field.
The key to acing the second interview is thorough preparation to ensure you get one step closer to landing the job you have been praying for. Don’t leave anything to chance!
RoseAnn Ng’ang’a works as a Communication Assistant for Corporate Staffing Services Limited – a HR firm that offers FREE CV registration services and recruitment. For more information visit their website on www.corporatestaffing.co.ke.

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