Q&A for How to Communicate Effectively in a Job Interview

Start with a simple "Hello." Tell them your name and proceed to shake hands with the interviewer. Ask them their name if they haven't given it to you. Tell them it's nice to meet them. Act confident and project your voice, but don't yell.

Ask for an explanation and think of a personal experience that may relate, and try to connect the two. Or if it's something completely technical and you don't know yet, be honest. However, inform the employer that you would like to learn and grow, so even though you don't know yet you would like to learn. No one is perfect.

Tell them why you are special. What are you strengths? What uniquely suits you for this job?

Tell them directly that you don't know the answer, but that you are keen to develop your knowledge and skills in that area.

Answer by telling them about what makes you stand out from the others as an individual, but still in relation to the job you're interviewing for. They want to know what kind of person you are to see if it fits the profile of an employee in their business. Sell yourself in a relevant manner.

Be calm, sit up straight, and make eye contact with the interviewer. Try not to take too fast or stammer. Think about what you're going to say before you start talking. Pretend to be confident, even if you don't feel that way.

For an interview, you never tell an interviewer your birthday, age, or place of birth unless they ask. They don't need to know that information. All you need to do is introduce yourself by name. Say something like, "Hello, my name is [your name]. It's nice to meet you." You don't need any more of a formal introduction than that, you'll just be responding to their questions.

Not really. First, interviews are considered fairly serious. Second, you can't predict what a stranger will find funny.

As previously mentioned - start with a simple "Hello." Tell them your name and proceed to shake hands with the interviewer. Ask them their name if they haven't given it to you. Tell them it's nice to meet them. Act confident and project your voice, but don't yell.

Confidently (yet not too over-confidently) state your relevant skills and experience and how it would benefit your potential employer. State your enthusiasm for the role and your desire to work for the company.

Describe yourself in a professional way related to working environments - Do you show up on time every day? Do you like physical labor work or do you prefer computer based work? Do you like to keep a clean organised workspace? do you enjoy working with others or alone? These are just a few things you can possibly mention when asked to "describe yourself". Just list a few and wait for the interviewer's response, don't list too many as it may work against you then.

The interviewee must appear responsible and ready, so they should sit reasonably straight and keep their expression relaxed. A smile would be nice when they are being asked a question. While speaking, they must keep their voice soft and clear. Using hand gestures is okay as long as they don't stretch too far. Nodding is also good, more so if the interviewer also nods with you. Try to answer the exact question asked. If you need to justify or detail something, you can do so after or share with them that you would like to give them a little background information before you touch upon what they asked. They already know about answers and candidates; therefore, be honest about your goals.