Learn the Secrets to Making a Great Impression at Your Next Interview

Next to getting a root canal, a job interview is one of the most nerve-wracking things you can do. During a face-to-face interview, a potential employee will often meet a real person for the first time. Your whole career depends on this "real" person. Depending on how this part of the hiring process goes, they will decide if the process will continue or if it will be stopped suddenly.

You have nothing to worry about. Right?

Here are a few tips that will help you relax and make the most of the time you spend with the interviewer.

Save the bright colors for the first casual day of your new job.

Dress neatly and professionally for the interview. This will immediately demonstrate to the interviewer that you are confident and composed, which will be reflected in their response.

Get sufficient rest the night before.

You may be thinking, "Well, duh," but many job seekers are so anxious that they have trouble falling asleep and spend most of the night pacing the floor, leaving them exhausted for the interview. It goes without saying that this condition can be detrimental to an interview.

Physical activity is one of the few things in life that can boost your confidence.

Plan a strenuous workout as close to your interview as possible. This will allow you to control your nervousness and approach the interview from a position of strength rather than weakness.

Do not forget to eat.

Multiple studies have repeatedly demonstrated that a nutritious breakfast improves concentration. Important for a successful interview is the ability to concentrate. In addition, few things are more irritating than a growling stomach.

In addition to the simple advice provided previously, perform the following to prepare for your interview:

Conduct detailed research on the requirements of the organization.

The corporate websites, Forbes.com, and LinkedIn.com, should be visited. To learn as much as possible about the company for which you are interviewing, simply Google the firm's name or a combination of the firm's name and specific keywords.

Consider how their current growth patterns, market positioning, and other factors relate to their current and future pain points and needs. Determine where you believe their needs and your skills overlap based on the provided information.

Ensure that you are prepared with at least four to five brief, Challenge-Action-Result narratives that vividly illustrate how you have resolved problems this company has encountered or will encounter. Draw a picture demonstrating how YOU are THEIR answer and a better fit than the next candidate.

Interviewers often ask a wide range of questions, so you should be ready to answer them.

After you have organized and honed the answers to your questions, you can make questions to send to them.

Ask a friend, family member, or an interview coach to act as the interviewer.

This should provide you with the opportunity to practice your tone and make sure you don't fumble over your words at the real event, which will help a lot to calm your nerves. Your interviewer wants to fill the job with the most skilled person possible. You can make their job easier because you are that applicant.

Practice, get ready, and keep in mind that the company would not have called you if they didn't need you.