{"id":16836,"date":"2021-07-30T23:01:53","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T15:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=16836"},"modified":"2022-07-17T21:53:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-17T13:53:27","slug":"your-first-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/your-first-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"First Job Interview: 10 Things You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/social-media-dream-jobs\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Finding and applying for the job<\/a> might be easy with many <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/50-freelance-job-sites-for-designers-programmers-best-of\/\" rel=\"noopener\">job search websites<\/a>, but when it\u2019s time to <strong>face your very first interview<\/strong>, the thought will probably scare the living daylights out of you (or, at the very least, intimidate you). Everyone has to face their very <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/top-10-interview-questions\/\" rel=\"noopener\">first interview<\/a>. You will probably approach this with the highest hopes and confidence and possibly be in for a few surprises.<\/p>\n<p>I decided to start working right after graduation, mostly because I needed the money to get a few <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/gift-ideas-for-geeks\/\" rel=\"noopener\">geeky products<\/a> I was eyeing. In search of the right job, I went to a string of interviews, flunked a few, and learned a few things. As herein HKDC (hongkiat.com), we are about sharing (and because my editor made me do this), here\u2019s a list of <strong>10 things you should know when facing your first interview<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/top-10-interview-questions\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 10 Most Asked Interview Questions: How to Tackle Them\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">10 Most Asked Interview Questions: How to Tackle Them<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/top-10-interview-questions.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-10000 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/top-10-interview-questions.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">10 Most Asked Interview Questions: How to Tackle Them<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow many of you had stumbled upon an interview question you haven't prepared yourself for, and your mind...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Never lie in your resume<\/h2>\n<p>Creating a resume is probably the first hurdle I had to overcome during my job search. Like what was said in creating <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/professional-linkedin-profile\/\" rel=\"noopener\">a professional LinkedIn profile<\/a>, <strong>stating skills you do not have<\/strong> is something you should never do in the professional world.<\/p>\n<p>Lying \u2013 quickly \u2013 <strong>backfires<\/strong> on you. How easily? Well, as easily as if the interviewer tested you in the interview room itself. Don\u2019t want to be caught in this kind of situation? Don\u2019t lie.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/your-first-interview\/never-lie-in-resume.jpg\" alt=\"never-lie-in-resume\" width=\"800\" height=\"605\"><\/figure>\n<p>If you survived that and landed the job and were asked to do the task, again, you\u2019re caught red-handed. Employers would easily have second thoughts about you and about other things you say you can do (even if you can do these well). Don\u2019t lie.<\/p>\n<p>What you can do is to say you know or understand something on a <strong>basic level<\/strong> and then <strong>express<\/strong> how you have encountered the skill (or software) in the past with school assignments. This shows the employer that you already understand the basics, allowing them to skip the tutorial phase. Always show your interviewer your eagerness to learn.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/ways-to-get-your-resume-noticed\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 7 Great Ways to Get Your Resume Noticed\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">7 Great Ways to Get Your Resume Noticed<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/ways-to-get-your-resume-noticed.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-9731 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/ways-to-get-your-resume-noticed.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">7 Great Ways to Get Your Resume Noticed<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGetting your resume noticed is the first step towards successful employment, and it may lay down the path...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Go for what interests you<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s not easy to display or describe something that is outside of what you know during a job interview. You should consider applying for a <strong>job that includes your interests or things you are passionate about<\/strong> (I am saying this from experience).<\/p>\n<p>I enjoy reading about technology from multiple websites so talking, writing, relating, and understanding technology and gadgets is second nature to me.<\/p>\n<p>So you can understand when I say it was easier for me to handle myself in an interview to get a writing job with hongkiat.com than it is to say, sell gadgets or tech products. Plus, it\u2019s more fun.<\/p>\n<p>Applying for a job that interests you allows you to <strong>show off your skill<\/strong> for that particular job and <strong>gives you courage<\/strong> when talking to the interviewer. Technically, you\u2019ve been training for this in your daily routine, as you are already immersed in it.<\/p>\n<h2>Read up about the company, or job scope<\/h2>\n<p>One crucial thing you should do is to <strong>read up the company\u2019s profile<\/strong> and find out what their goal is as the goals of each company in the same field are slightly different. Some may focus more on certain aspects others don\u2019t look at.<\/p>\n<p>By reading the company profile and <strong>understanding their goal<\/strong>, you can <strong>better answer questions<\/strong> like \u201cwhy should we hire you?\u201d<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/your-first-interview\/know-about-the-company.jpg\" alt=\"know-about-the-company\" width=\"800\" height=\"458\"><\/figure>\n<p>Preparation means you can \u2018sell\u2019 yourself better by telling them <strong>how your skill can help them achieve<\/strong> their goals. Even when there is a mismatch of your skill and their requirement, showing them that you understand the company profile and their objectives increase your chances of being hired. The last thing you should do is ask, \u201cWhat do you do here?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Also, remember to not say you are there to change their goal, you can only help achieve it \u2014 there is a difference.<\/p>\n<h2>A book judged by its cover<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s a saying for dress code: \u201cIt\u2019s better to be overdressed than underdressed\u201d. To add to that, make your dress code decision <strong>fit the culture of the company<\/strong>: is their appearance very professional, or are they more relaxed and comfortable with semi-casual clothing?<\/p>\n<p>Bigger companies tend to go for the professional-looking route, while you can get away without a tie in smaller companies. If you\u2019re unsure, then it\u2019s better to play safe and go all out to look like a <strong>clean-looking professional<\/strong>. Even before you say anything, they have formed an opinion about you based on how you look.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure of whether to wear a tie or not, keep one with you, just in case. Putting on a wristwatch may also put you in a better light \u2014 it makes you look like you don\u2019t take time for granted.<\/p>\n<p>Keep a pen in your pocket, as there might be forms to fill and also a <strong>copy of your resume<\/strong>, <strong>cover letter<\/strong>, or any related <strong>academic documents<\/strong> even if you have sent them copies before, in case they want a second look.<\/p>\n<h2>Be ready for everything<\/h2>\n<p>This interview is only <strong>one step away<\/strong> from you landing the job, and <strong>mental preparation<\/strong> is crucial. Tell yourself that you\u2019re going to an interview because they are already interested in your resume. You\u2019ll just have to <strong>prove that you\u2019re better<\/strong> than the other candidates.<\/p>\n<p>Also, be there early. Expect Murphy\u2019s Law to visit you to make sure that everything goes wrong on the most important day of your life (so far).<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/your-first-interview\/be-ready-for-anything.jpg\" alt=\"be-ready-for-anything\" width=\"800\" height=\"984\"><\/figure>\n<p>One more thing, it helps to<strong> set you apart<\/strong> from the rest of the candidates if you know the right jargon to use. It gives the impression that you know what you\u2019re talking about and are not just trying to wiggle your way through a tough interview. Also, <strong>use specific words when explaining<\/strong> your reasoning instead of using \u2018like, like, that thing\u2019.<\/p>\n<h2>Question everything (intelligently)<\/h2>\n<p>Asking questions is highly recommended, and interviewers <strong>expect a ton of questions<\/strong> from you as it shows that you are interested in the company. However, don\u2019t jump in and ask about benefits and leave days you can get in a year.<\/p>\n<p>Focus more on questions that would keep them on their toes, making them <strong>remember you<\/strong> better than the many other interview candidates vying for the same spot.<\/p>\n<p>While you can try the run-of-the-mill advice to ask and answer \u2018safely\u2019 without offending the interviewer or putting any pressure on yourself, note that some employers like <strong>risk-takers<\/strong> as they are the ones who can come up with <strong>unique ideas<\/strong>. This will help you stand out, be remembered, and possibly get hired.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/scoring-in-interviews\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: How to Ace Your Interviews (From the Interviewer\u2019s POV)\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Ace Your Interviews (From the Interviewer\u2019s POV)<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/scoring-in-interviews.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-16847 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/scoring-in-interviews.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">How to Ace Your Interviews (From the Interviewer\u2019s POV)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLand your next dream job with confidence using our practical tips for interview success.\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Observation starts from the receptionist<\/h2>\n<p>A <strong>receptionist handles many things<\/strong> for the boss: mail, phone calls, the greeting of clients etc. The receptionist will also be the person to greet you and let the boss know that you\u2019re here. You will probably also be sitting within their field of vision.<\/p>\n<p>While you wait, any bad habits \u2014 like a restless leg, a need to constantly powder yourself, or trying to memorize the company profile from your notes \u2014 that surface might be <strong>picked up by the receptionist, <\/strong>the eyes and ears of her boss (who could also be your new boss).<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/your-first-interview\/observe-the-receptionist.jpg?newedit\" alt=\"observe-the-receptionist\" width=\"800\" height=\"586\"><\/figure>\n<p>Come to think of it, treat anyone inside the vicinity of the company building as an observer. The person whom you held the lift door for (or stole parking from) might be your future head of department so treat everyone right.<\/p>\n<h2>There might be more than one interview<\/h2>\n<p>While in smaller or medium companies, you might be given the job on or right after the very first interview, most large companies have a second (sometimes third) round of interviews for <strong>shortlisted candidates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you got the invite, congratulations! You should <strong>feel more excited than afraid<\/strong> as this means the company is interested in hiring you.<\/p>\n<p>However, in larger companies, the second interview might be accompanied by a second or different interviewer. They could be your future boss, head of department, supervisor, or co-worker. And sometimes they take you around the place.<\/p>\n<p>Take the <strong>chance to explore the company<\/strong> and its different departments, meet people who you might be working with, and basically get the vibe of the place. They\u2019re not only choosing you, but you are also choosing them.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of this interview, they might <strong>offer you the job on the spot<\/strong>, and you can choose to accept it there and then or <strong>take some time<\/strong> to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/before-accepting-job-offer\/\" rel=\"noopener\">think about it<\/a>. If there is no offer yet, go home and wait.<\/p>\n<h2>Show willingness to learn<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re presented with something that might be slightly out of your league, you can express a willingness to learn. This will show the interviewer that you\u2019re <strong>up for the challenge and willing to work harder than others<\/strong> to deliver the objective.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/your-first-interview\/willingness-to-learn.jpg?newedit\" alt=\"willingness-to-learn\" width=\"800\" height=\"647\"><\/figure>\n<p>Large companies are known for sending their employees for training to improve in a certain aspect. Small companies, on the other hand, are able to give you a face-to-face lesson and the sharing of experiences to help your overall growth. Both require an open mind to learning new things, even though you have graduated from the highest level in the academic world.<\/p>\n<h2>The wrap up: You\u2019re hired! (Or maybe not)<\/h2>\n<p>Wait? Seriously? No. <strong>Send them a thank you email. <\/strong>Get the contact from the name card they handed out to you and email them, telling them clearly who you are, thanking them for the opportunity, and telling them you wish they find the man (or woman) for the job.<\/p>\n<p>It reinforces your position in their mind and decision-making process, especially when they are having a tough time deciding between you and two other candidates. This will give you the edge.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>At the end of the day, you may or may not get hired. It\u2019s just how it is. Not all blind dates work out great either, right?<\/p>\n<p>I personally did badly for my first interview because I was <em>seriously<\/em> not prepared. So learn from me, and don\u2019t mess up! It\u2019s not that hard to <strong>prepare for all these<\/strong> things.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, it may be nerve-wracking but putting up a <strong>strong yet humble front<\/strong> shows them you\u2019re ready to face challenges and overcome hurdles. There are some instant respect and admiration for you right there. Best of luck!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding and applying for the job might be easy with many job search websites, but when it\u2019s time to face your very first interview, the thought will probably scare the living daylights out of you (or, at the very least, intimidate you). Everyone has to face their very first interview. 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