3 Tips to help you better prepare for a job interview
Unlike almost any other field, there’s a large chance that the person who is hiring for IT doesn’t completely understand what you do. Because of this, those interviewing for IT jobs must prepare differently than those in a traditional field.
Once you’ve landed an interview, be prepared to put your best foot forward, showcase your abilities, and land the job. Do this with solid research – show the person in front of you that, despite he or she not understanding what you do, you understand enough about what they do to get the job done.
3 Tips to Prepare for Your IT Job Interview
If you want to land the perfect IT job, pay attention to these tips to make sure your name is at the top of the list:
- Go Slow. Don’t expect the person in front of you to completely process what you can bring to the table. Explain it slowly, and be prepared to explain it without tech-jargon. Maybe you are interviewing with someone else who is in IT, but even so, he or she won’t be the only person you talk to if you continue through the hiring process.
- Know the position. IT jobs, thanks to tech advances, are varied and have many levels. Don’t treat any and all IT interviews as the same job. It may feel that way to someone with a lot of tech skills, but the interviewer wants to know that you’re prepared for this one and that you understand what it is.
- Know yourself. If you know you struggle in interviews or in making small talk, practice. If you have a hard time articulating what you can do, write it down and be prepared to explain it. Knowing your own pitfalls in this process – and preparing for them – can mean a much higher rate of success.
Whether you’re in IT or education – or both – an interview can be a nerve-wracking process. When you’re applying for the right job with the right company, however, that process will go much smoother. Talk with the team at PT Systems for help to ensure you’re perfectly matched before the interview even starts.
