Tips on interview.

Interviews is a necessary evil to most of us. For people like me, going to university, is scared of interviews but is an important stage that determines our application outcome. So i am sharing some of the tips that i have learned and hope to help those who are totally helpless.

Don't be Mr Obvious.
What i mean is simply don't speak of things that the interviewer already know about you. E.g, When the interviewer ask you to tell them more about yourself,  don't say things such as your age, where you live all those information that is on the application form. Talk more about your hobbies, personalities, life experiences. These are things that they don't know and wants to know about you.

Sell Yourself
The main purpose of an interview is for YOU to CONVINCE THEM why the university should admit you. Hence very easy, say how you can be a benefit to the university. E.g, I am a very outgoing person and likes to socialise. This makes me very willing to participate in service learning programmes and even organise one for the university to allow students to do more for the community. Ya something like that. Link your hobbies and personalities to benefits which makes you someone the university wants. Do not just stop on what you are, continue to how you can.

Be Prepared.
Yes, interviews can be random in the questions they ask. however, they will definitely have some standard questions like: Tell us more about yourself,, Why do you want this course, Why you choose this uni... Make sure you do some research about what you are applying for before you go. This shows a lot how on enthusiastic you are towards the course and it also boost your confidence. Make a note on points on what you are going to say on questions you predicting. It will secure your memory and prevent you from panicking. If they ask if you have any questions for them, say yes. Ask something in depth, it shows your enthusiasm.

Look Smart.
Your first impression is VERY important. Make sure you wear appropriately. I saw this girl wearing tank tops with jeans and slippers. If you are the interviewer how would you feel, you are having a chit chat session with me in Starbucks????? Also, your body language is important. Interviewers will look out for that. Make sure you use hand gestures during the interview as it shows your confidence and don't fidget around or play with the chair. It shows how restless you are and how you wish you can be out of here fast.

Be Polite
This is quite common sense but apparently common sense aren't so common nowadays. Ya, smile, make eye contact and offer to shake hands with the interviewers. If they reject no worries, is their problem. Can be a LITTLE humorous at times. Don't go overboard.

These are just some tips from me on interviews. Of course interview is full of uncertainties. Make sure you are prepared for them to ask any weird questions and take note, don't rush for your answer. Being quick have no credits. Be clear, be rational. Being nervous is very normal, humans are afraid of uncertainties. Just remember, interview is an opportunity to get what you want. Is like convincing your parents to buy you something. You have to go and get it if you want it! 

Go youtube and look up for interview tips. There are plenty ;)

Cheerzup!