Job interviews can be very terrifying, especially for fresh graduates and first time applicants. It is a very intensive stage of the job application process which most interviewees fear and more often than not, fail. The outcome of the job interview will make or break your attempt to gain your desired job. Hence, we offer here some job interview tips to help you with your application.

1. Show enthusiasm and speak clearly when answering questions. Be professional and show your personality. Just be yourself. Do not hesitate to pause if necessary to give yourself time to give a considered answer.

2. Be optimistic. Employers do not want to hear negative comments as they may interpret them as excuses for failure. Do not let negative experiences from the past affect your demeanour. Always show a positive outlook by stating what you've learned from past experiences.

3. Practice how to market those of your skills that are most relevant to the job you are applying for. Create a positive impression in the mind of the employer by highlighting your skills and what you can do to get the job done. Employers hire employees to solve an existing problem, so show off your skills and convince them that you are the best person for the job.

4. Spend time researching information about the company before the interview. Information to search for includes the activities with which the employer and the business operate, their financial stability and the different jobs available in the organization. This research about the company not only gives you an idea of potential openings and the security of the business, but most importantly, it can give employers a positive impression of your level of interest in the job and the business. Learn how you can be an asset to the company and prepare some targeted questions to ask the employer about the company.

5. Be early for the interview. Arriving 10-15 minutes before the time of interview is ideal. You can use this time to ask direction to the place of interview and to compose yourself prior to the meeting. Arriving too early or late can both create a negative impression.

6. Always prepare extras. Bring an extra copy of your resume and your prepared list of questions. You can review these questions to get yourself in the right frame of mind for the interview.

7. Carry a portfolio labeled with the company's name. The effort you have taken to compile information on the company can give your interviewer the impression of your thoroughness and enthusiasm for the job.

8. Some prestigious companies provide lunch or dinner during the interview. In this case, it is necessary to show proper etiquette and to contribute your part to the conversation during the meal. Social skills can be a significant part of the hiring decision.

9. After the interview, write down the names of the interviewers and their respective positions. This can be of help if and when you are called for a follow-up interview.

10. Make an effort to send a thank you letter after the interview. This gesture is highly appreciated by employers as it indicates your high and continuing interest in the position.

Hopefully, the above tips can help you land your dream job.