Many people unfortunately don't consider job interviewing a skill, but it most certainly is. And there are many strategies you can implement to ensure that you have the best chance of getting that next dream job.

Confidence

Many people are concerned about seeming arrogant in job interviews. Keep in mind that the person interviewing you wants you to impress them. You can be both proud of your successes and also demonstrate that you are a team player. So when they ask you what your greatest professional accomplishment is, it's time to use I not We. There will be other times during the interview where you can demonstrate that you work well on a team and are easy to work with.

Details

They are going to interview 5 people. How are you different from the rest? Make sure to use as many details as possible. "When I was working for Beyond Meat in 2019 I suggested a new feature. We implemented it and as a direct result our profits increased by 5%". In this scenario you mentioned the name of the company, the year and the exact percentage of the increase in profit. The more details the better. This helps you to be more memorable.

Study the job description

Study the job description and the company's website carefully. Look for keywords and the company's mission statement. When you're in the interview repeat those keywords as much as possible. It will show that you really did your homework and that you are really interested in the job. A very good idea is to refer to how your personal values align with the company's values, mentioning those values from the website or job description.

Your physical presence

Make sure you smile throughout the interview. Also, keep eye contact and have good posture. If you are physically in the office for the interview make sure to shake their hand at the beginning of the interview and at the end.

Your questions

Have at least 3 or 4 questions prepared to ask the interviewer at the end of the interview. Try to make them as customized as possible for the company. But if you are having a hard time you can always rely on a number of general questions. Here's a website that provides general questions.  General Questions

Practice Practice Practice

In English we have an expression. Practice makes perfect. It's certainly true. Have a friend or family member interview you and then do it again and again. Maybe they can give you feedback.

Also, time your answers. Interview answers should be thirty seconds to four minutes, depending on the question. Your response may be short (thirty seconds to two minutes) if the question is simple. For example, if the hiring manager asks you to describe your strengths, you might speak for 90 seconds to explain your biggest strength. You definitely need to be careful about talking too much because when we're nervous it's very normal to do that.