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Do you have a big job interview coming up? If you're heading to Silicon Valley or a San Francisco start-up, it's an exciting time. You could be about to enter a whole new world and open up your future by landing a dream IT job.
To be at the top of your game, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Make Time To Explore
You're in the city that consistently makes the top of everyone's list. That's why no one expects you'll lock yourself in your hotel room and practice for your interview. If you've got some extra days, follow a simple 3-day itinerary to hit the highlights.
If you have less time, at least be sure to visit the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, and the quaint neighborhoods of San Francisco.
Since you're going to land that job for sure, you'll have a chance to fill in the blanks when you become a resident of this magical city.
Begin With The End In Mind
To add some sparkle and shine to your interview, focus on a specific area of expertise. For instance, in IT, the average cost of a data breach is $4 million. That's why if your expertise is security solutions, you'll want to impress your interviewers with your knowledge.
Give a clear and concise overview of the important benefits of unified endpoint management (UEM). Make sure that you don't speak only in 'expert terms' and outline all the benefits so even a child could understand your presentation.
Practice Your Presentation Skills
The best presentations are easy to understand, engaging, and inspiring action. In the case of your interview, the action you want to inspire is simple. You want to get a job offer!
Express your UEM expertise in a language that is extremely easy to understand. Tell a personal success story of how you can help executives gain peace of mind.
Emphasize that this solution provides security, deployment, and cost-saving methods to manage corporate devices. Help the interviewers understand how you can simplify complex solutions and benefit the organization.
One of the best ways to organize your presentation is to practice as close as possible to the interview conditions. Put on your interview clothes. Check your appearance and presentation materials. Focus on presenting a clear and compelling message. Speak out loud and rehearse.
It may feel a little odd to rehearse in your hotel room. However, every great performer rehearses in this way. Musicians, gymnasts, and public speakers all rehearse before a big performance.
Clear Your Mind
The last thing you need is to be anxious, stressed, or worried. If you take some time to clear your mind with breathing exercises, reducing stress, and getting out in nature, you'll be much more relaxed for your big day.
Many people find that managing stress is a lot like a debit card. You put in money when you don't need it, so that when you have to make a withdrawal - there's something in the bank.
Consider for a moment that you have to put in stress-reducing practices when you are feeling calm - so that you can make a withdrawal of calm when you need it. Most likely, the moment you need to make a withdrawal from your serenity account is right now.
If you've been practicing stress reduction, you are in good shape. You can do what you've been practicing, such as deep breathing, Tai Chi, or yoga exercises. However, if you have been too focused on other things, you might need an emergency jumpstart.
That's why you'll love this next activity, called Forest Bathing.
Forest Bathing is an ancient Japanese practice to absorb the relaxing energy of nature. Since you are in San Francisco, you can easily find trees in Golden Gate Park. Go for a walk and soak in the green vitality. Even if you're a newbie at stress reduction, you will feel refreshed and ready to have a great interview.
Sum Up
Going for an interview in the San Francisco area is exciting and empowering. You're part of an elite group of people who are at the center of the high-tech industry. Go out and land your dream job!
