{"id":3156,"date":"2019-04-01T13:05:14","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T09:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.cudoo.com\/?p=3156"},"modified":"2022-10-12T15:33:05","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T11:33:05","slug":"8-tips-to-help-you-master-interviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/8-tips-to-help-you-master-interviews\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Tips to Help You Master Interviews"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Do you freeze at the idea of doing an interview?\u00a0If you are anything like me, the thought of an interview can be a source of stress since there is normally a lot at stake; a job I\u2019ve always wanted, career advancement, or simply wanting to make the right first impression. Most of us experience this because we spend hours working on our resumes and cover letters but unfortunately do not put in the same effort when it comes to preparing. The key to confidence when at an interview is being well prepared.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3157\" src=\"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mastering-your-interview.jpg\" alt=\"Mastering your interview\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mastering-your-interview.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mastering-your-interview-343x229.jpg 343w, https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mastering-your-interview-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mastering-your-interview-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mastering-your-interview-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mastering-your-interview-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mastering-your-interview-320x213.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>Our performance at interviews can be a pivotal factor that decides whether we land our dream job or not. It is critical to learning how to master interviews. Practising beforehand can help and make the whole process immensely smoother. We only have one chance to make a great first impression and this course can help achieve exactly that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"uDWxiSUn2b\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/products\/career-development\/mastering-the-interview\/\">Interview Preparation Course Online<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/products\/career-development\/mastering-the-interview\/embed\/#?secret=uDWxiSUn2b\" data-secret=\"uDWxiSUn2b\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Interview Preparation Course Online&#8221; &#8212; Cudoo\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Here are 8 tips to help you master interviews.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s3\">Gather as much information as possible about the interviewer beforehand: name of the company, company\u2019s vision and goals, information on their website, social media, and news articles about the company and especially the HR department.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s3\">When it comes to preparing answers, a great method is to use GOS, where you outline a <b>G<\/b>oal, <b>O<\/b>bstacles, and <b>S<\/b>olution. \u201cWe had a problem with serving customers on time (Goal), customers were leaving (Obstacles). To overcome the problem, I\u2026 (Solution).\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>The 50-50: <\/b>You need to know when to listen and when to speak. Both are equally important. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s3\"><strong>The<\/strong><b> 30-2: <\/b>Get to the point. Answer questions between 30 seconds and two minutes at a time.<b> <\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Prepare a list of questions to help keep you focused and on time. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">After you provide a two-minute summary of what you know about the company, as well as your background, ask the questions that you prepared.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Bring a copy of your resume with you to the meeting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Be honest and be yourself. Trying to give answers you think the interviewer wants to hear instead of what you truly think or who you really are will get you in trouble down the road.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>What Will You Learn? \/ Key Takeaways from this Course<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Understanding the Interview<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Explore different types of interviews and what to expect from each.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Types of Questions<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Tips on how to handle two main types of questions: behavioral and knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Getting Ready<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">A few additional strategies to help you ace interviews.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Following up the Interview<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Explore some ways to relax before, after, and during an interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Common Problems and Solutions<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Explore some common interview problems, including illegal questions and special requests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Sealing the Deal<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Tips for managing job offers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Getting What You\u2019re Worth<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Learn how to negotiate to receive what you\u2019re worth<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you freeze at the idea of doing an interview?\u00a0If you are anything like me, the thought of an interview can be a source of stress since there is normally a lot at stake; a job I\u2019ve always wanted, career advancement, or simply wanting to make the right first impression. 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