By Jiji.ng

 Jiji.ng is a Nigerian classifieds website that provides opportunity for users to buy and sell almost anything, including upload of CVs for potential employers and job opportunities for job seekers.

If you are a professional with a solid working experience, freely pass this article. Inexperienced persons only starting their working career and willing to take a good position may however find this information helpful.

Researches show that being a holder of several degrees may prove useful in reaching your cherished goal, but it doesn’t guarantee you a decent position in a solid company..

How to pass an interview and take a position

To successfully pass an interview and take a desired position, you should be modest in all senses of this word. Your appearance should correspond to common decencies. You should be accurate and women should avoid using radiant make-up. During the interview do not  get distracted, make sudden or quick movements, laugh aloud or behave commonly. See-through tops or miniskirts are usually not welcome as well.

Turn off your mobile phone. Try to sit straight and look confident. It is important to set out your thoughts clearly. Do not try to overuse professional terminologies, or show off your oratorical skills or finesse in telling jokes. Employers are not exactly mad about men of many words. Your goal is to impress them, isn’t it? Show the employer your positive features, but do not play to the gallery. Wind yourself for a positive final result. Let the employer get the idea you are not there to beg for a job, but to offer them quality services.

Sometimes employers ask rather unexpected questions during the interview. Such questions may relate to different things but you shouldn’t get confused or lose your head. Imagine various unexpected situations in your head before going to the interview and have prepared answers.

If you have a good sense of humor, a bit of joking might help to take the heat off. The employer is probably testing your stress resistance and estimating your response to what is happening. In any case you have to remain calm.

The information about the company you should know

If you seek employment at a given company you should inquire how long the company has been in a market, what it deals with, if the salary is paid timely  and so on. Not only will this information be helpful to you personally it will also have you prepared if the employer asks what you know about the company, why you have chosen this very company or why you want to take this position.

You may discuss issues like salary, overtime pay, vacation allowance and how they are paid in the company. Find out about career growth opportunities. If you are a mother of a young child, discuss this situation as well. Children often get ill making their mothers take sick leaves, so it is better employers  know this beforehand.

Result of the interview

In the end you have to leave an impression of a responsible and friendly person. To put it simple – leave a good impression. Being positive, determined and confident are key to a successful interview. If you manage to impress the employer you may be offered a position with a probationary period. In case you expected something better try not show your disappointment. Prove yourself by your attitude to work and show you can cope with given tasks. Do not be late even when you have a reasonable excuse. If an emergency comes up that will make you late, make sure you inform the organizers beforehand.

Finally, remember, at the beginning of your career, success is achieved more by virtue of your personal traits than declared professionalism. On the classifieds site JiJi.ng, there are many vacancies from real people. Try it, maybe you’ll find your dream job.