15 People Reveal Their #1 Interview Tip

From Redditor u/Dan_Ashcroft:

Take a notepad, like the one you use for interview notes. Ask if you can have notes out or take them during the interview. A strict NDA might stop you sometimes, but ask anyway. Write down names; it helps remember, especially if multiple people interview you.

From Redditor u/thetrueERIC:

Make eye contact. You must do this a lot.

From a former Redditor:

Ask questions during the interview, not just at the end. This might not work for every interview type, but I did it today. The interview became a conversation with the interviewer about several things. This makes you stand out from a typical question-after-question interview.

From Redditor u/madsplatter:

Wear a suit.
Be on time.
Don't cry.

From Redditor u/Pinky_Swear:

Make eye contact, smile, keep your hands still, and answer quickly.

From Redditor u/Dan_Ashcroft:

Answer their questions. Many people start answering but never finish; they go off topic midway. It frustrates the interviewer to ask them to refocus, but it embarrasses the candidate and throws the interviewer off their rhythm. I need the information because it matters. It also shows you listened and delivered what was asked.

From Redditor u/Dan_Ashcroft:

Do not fear failure. If your performance is poor, you will know right away. My best advice is to take the rest of the day off and forget it. Then, when you feel better, try to find out why it went poorly; maybe bad preparation. I find stress about new places—where to park, who to ask—is a big issue. Then work on those things for the next interview.

From Redditor u/tocs4:

Know how to shake people's hands!

From Redditor u/godlovesaliar:

I give this advice often to my students:

Too many people treat a job interview like a test. People easily feel they must prove themselves to the employer and show good qualities.

This is not what an interview is. The fact is, something—your resume, application, whatever—made the potential employer interested enough to call you in. They use the interview to find reasons why they SHOULDN'T hire you.

Stop focusing on seeming like the best employee. That looks forced. No one is perfect; no one is spotless. Stay comfortable and just explain why you are better than others.

Remember, a job interview is not yours to win. A job interview is yours to lose.

From Redditor u/jamescaspiar:

I had no notes. I memorized everything and studied hard. I also had a 102-degree fever but performed well.

From Redditor u/panamared78:

This works for me. I tell myself if this company doesn't hire me, they will fail. I am the best employee to ever fill out an application here. Act confident, but use that attitude; interviewers will see they need you more than you need them.

From a former Redditor:

Be kind and sociable with people you meet before the interview. I put on my best charm for the secretary and another female employee at the front desk. That became a ten-minute chat. I did not sound cocky. This helped me make a great first impression. If people see themselves working with you in the office, that is a bonus.

From Redditor u/VSahota:

When they ask about weaknesses, tell them you are bad at interviews. I have gotten laughs saying this. After that, the interview gets easier; everyone seems happier.

From Redditor u/iamwhoiwas:

Be prepared, act confident, and speak slowly. This sounds silly, but talk like Tommy Carcetti from The Wire. I faced six interviews and got the job/position all six times.

From Redditor u/LivingWithWhales:

Tip: be qualified and charismatic.