The factors that affect the interview results are examiner preference, original experience level and psychological quality (these three are uncontrollable factors); Behavior performance, self-knowledge, familiarity with all kinds of questions (assessment ability, mature answering mode), and overall improvement brought by simulated interview (these four are key controllable reasons).
1. How to prepare for the interview?
On the topic of interview dress, it is mainly to point out the necessary common sense and common misunderstandings, and tell which styles are relatively safe and which are "common diseases", "frequently-occurring diseases" and even "infectious diseases" among MBA candidates. There are two characteristics to be noted. First, you can score even full marks on clothes without spending a penny. Second, if you don't pay attention to details, even if you spend a lot of money, you may lose a lot of points.
(1) Details of professional wear.
1) is quite satisfactory. Many people think that this is the most important interview opportunity in life, and they must be willing to devote themselves to it, so they buy a lot of fashionable and avant-garde clothes to give the examiner a good first impression. This is a big misunderstanding. Generally speaking, formal business schools appreciate traditional conservative formal attire. When buying clothes, you should pay attention to the stability and professionalism of the style, and you don't have to prepare it specially.
2) Good quality and low price. Dress should match your own conditions and social status. Due to the limited economic conditions, it is normal for MBA candidates to bear expensive clothes. If you are only a middle-level position, but wear a suit with a price of several thousand yuan to attend the interview, the interviewer may think that you didn't get this position by yourself, but will doubt your comprehensive quality, so I suggest you buy clothes with the same style but moderate price.
3) spotless. Dress appropriately and keep clean and tidy. The cleanliness and smoothness of clothes is the most important part of the first impression, especially in cities like Beijing, where the dust is serious and clothes often get dirty after wearing them for one day. Therefore, it is the minimum requirement to ensure that the clothes are clean and flat during the interview.
4) Not chaotic. The haircut should be earlier. Going to an interview with disheveled hair or just after cutting your hair will inevitably be unsightly and make the interviewer have a bad impression on you. In addition, some examiners are very conservative and think that people like you who are not good at managing time and taking care of themselves can't do their jobs well. This impression is not good for you.
(2) elegant professional women's wear.
1) The beauty of light makeup. When going to a business school interview, women need to wear a little light makeup to look more energetic. Some girls pay attention to their true colors and always face the sky, so you must pay attention to avoid the image of "sallow and emaciated" and "travel-stained", because it is easy to doubt whether you are energetic or not. Only when you are ruddy and full of vigor can you be more approachable, more capable and more respected by examiners. Usually, women should at least work on their eyebrows, lips and cheeks to avoid heavy makeup.
2) the beauty of nails. As a candidate who is studying, all clothes should be professional and professional. Women in business schools seldom wear nail polish. They often trim their nails and don't grow long ones.
3) The beauty of ornaments. Women with dressing experience know that plain suits are very energetic to decorate, but the accessories you wear don't need to be expensive, just simple, bright and generous. Too eye-catching and cumbersome accessories will take the lead and increase the burden.
4) The beauty of a suit. Women's suits are more delicate and complicated than men's suits in collocation. Can be matched between different suits, and different colors can also set off each other. But the general principle is that dark color is appropriate. Different seasons and regions can be adapted appropriately, and dark colors should be chosen in autumn and winter. The colors in spring and summer can be a little lighter. As for whether to wear skirts and long-sleeved suits, or trousers and short sleeves, you don't have to be completely rigid. Don't wear a skirt too short, too exposed, and don't split too high. When sitting, keep your legs together. The color of socks should be flesh-colored, as long as they are properly matched with clothes, black and white are acceptable. In addition, at least one or two pairs of spare socks should be put in the bag so that they can be changed at any time after being hooked to avoid embarrassment.
5) the beauty of shoes. Black leather shoes are the most traditional and safest. Don't have too many flowers on your shoes, and don't be too fancy. The heel should not be too high, otherwise it is easy to sprain the ankle, and second, every step carefully will make you feel insecure. Heels should not be too low. Flat shoes are usually worn casually and are not suitable for formal occasions.
6) The beauty of leather goods. Most women carry a handbag with them. For MBA candidates who go for an interview, we should pay attention to leather goods, not too flashy, simple aesthetic feeling, being able to put down resumes and other supporting materials, and preparing some tools, certificates and wallets for makeup.
(3) Formal professional men's wear.
Generally speaking, dark suits, white shirts, black belts and black shoes are the first choice for business dress. Examiners pay more attention to the taste of clothes than the brand. Candidates who rarely have the opportunity to wear a suit have no experience in wearing a suit for several years, so you can imagine their feelings.
1) comb your hair. The hairstyle should be suitable according to your own characteristics, but it should be kept clean and free from dandruff. Look in the mirror and comb your hair before the interview. Leaving your hair too long will give people a feeling that it is not up enough. Some people's hair is in poor natural condition, so they can do some care and styling in the barber shop.
2) Clean up the five senses. Keep your cheeks clean, especially your beard and nose hair. Do a self-examination before going out on the day of the interview, and consider the different situations in the morning and afternoon. Keep your breath fresh. You can bring some sweet candy, but don't proudly chew gum into the interview. Also, be careful not to eat smelly food, or you will disrespect others. The weather in the north is dry, and people often have chapped lips. I suggest buying some lip balm. The words spoken by clean and moist lips will also appear more natural and smooth.
3) Pay attention to the glasses. Glasses don't need to pay attention to famous brands, as long as they are decent and suitable for you and your business people. But pay attention to cleanliness. If you can't keep it clean, expensive and high-grade glasses will make you lose a lot of points.
4) A suit is a must. How to choose a suit depends on everyone's specific situation, and it is difficult to give a unified standard. The first thing to note is that the suit should be matched with the same color system, and the fabric should be dark, especially dark blue, or dark with pinstripes. It is also worth paying special attention to, don't wait until the day before the interview to buy a suit, because suits need to be carefully selected, and you can't choose a suitable suit in a hurry. When you wear it, you should remove the label and wear it with a shirt and tie. You can't wear sneakers.
5) Pay attention to the shirt. Dark western-style assembled white shirts are the first choice. Some people will choose a blue shirt, so they need to pay special attention to the color and style of the suit, otherwise it will be ugly. Also note that the collar should not be too big, the neckline and cuffs should not be too wide, and the texture should be 30%-40% cotton. Shirts made of pure chemical fiber will be too thin, transparent and not solemn enough, and shirts made of pure cotton will not be stiff enough if they are not ironed in time.
6) Tie study. How to match the color and pattern of ties with shirts and suits is a university question, and it is also related to personal taste. One thing needs to be pointed out in particular, don't use tie clips. Because the use of tie clips is only a habit of a few Asian countries, with a strong regional color, not an international practice. As for the length of the tie, it is better to just exceed the belt.
7) The pants are moderate. In addition to maintaining the same color as the upper body suit, pants should also be careful not to be too narrow, to maintain a certain degree of looseness, and not too short, so as to cover the upper of leather shoes. At the same time, don't wear suspenders. It is childish and arrogant for young people to wear suspenders. In addition, sweatpants and jeans, no matter what brand, are not formal clothes and are not suitable for interviews.
8) The belt is simple. The color of the belt is black, the head of the belt should not be too big or too bright, and there should not be too many patterns and patterns. Too much decoration will make the examiner think that you are unprofessional, and dark socks are better.
9) Leather shoes are shiny and black. The color of leather shoes should be black, which belongs to the most stable and safe tone like white shirts and dark suits. Pay attention to cleaning shoes frequently and keep the vamp clean and bright. Although some students bought good leather shoes, they didn't pay attention to polishing them. During the interview, the leather shoes look dusty, which is out of harmony with the straight suit on them, which will make the interviewer feel that the candidate is careless and informal. In addition, it should be noted that you should never leave your new leather shoes before the interview day, because the new shoes will not fit you for the first time and you will limp when you walk.
This leather bag is light. It's perfect for boys to carry a computer bag without a computer, but be careful not to make the computer bag too big. If you don't use the computer, you don't have to carry it with you in your bag. Carrying a heavy computer, the whole person will look dull and incompetent.
2. Best interview preparation
24 hours before the interview is very important for candidates. Here are some suggestions from experts.
(1) Preparation before the interview.
1) To avoid getting lost, go to the interview site first;
2) Prepare cash, tickets and other things that will enable you to arrive at the interview site on time.
(2) The night before the interview.
1) Review your understanding and resume of the institution you applied for;
2) Tell the relevant skills you have learned from the work you have done and why you are the best candidate among the candidates, and record the main points on an index card;
3) If you are going to bring information that can prove your performance, mark the most eye-catching items;
4) Pack your suit, cosmetic box, resume, paper and pen;
5) Don't drink and have a good sleep.
(3) the morning of the interview.
1) Eat a high-protein and high-carbohydrate breakfast (cereal, fruit, eggs) to stay energetic;
2) Review the key points listed on the index card;
3) Flip through the newspaper-the small talk during the interview usually revolves around the news of the day.
(4) Before the interview 10 minutes.
1) Be sure to arrive at the interview site in advance and wait in the lounge;
2) Observe the overall atmosphere of the school while waiting and keep a relaxed mental state.
(5) 5 minutes before the interview.
1) When you step into the interviewer's office, you should hold your head high, smile and be full of energy. Your best impression should be cheerful, because you will never go on a hunger strike again. As soon as you enter the office, you should look the interviewer in the eye and sit straight in the chair. Try to keep face-to-face and eye contact with the interviewer. Don't look upset, don't pull your hair or shake your legs, and don't make any gestures that will damage your image at will.
2) The mutual inspection is over and the formal meeting begins. Remember that the main purpose of your interview is to leave your personal characteristics to the other party in the best way. If the examiner asks you what skills you have, you should tell the other person your skills and how to apply them. Although these questions have been written in your resume, it doesn't hurt to mention them again.
3) The interviewer may ask you to talk about yourself. What you choose to say depends on the interviewer. At this point, it is likely that the tension between the two sides has eased. The interviewer is making a decision. It's best not to pay attention to what the interviewer is thinking. Even if you believe you can guess what he is thinking, you should continue your interview and stick to it.
4) Maybe at this time, the interviewer will ask some questions, some questions related to the applicant's work. Don't let any problems get you into trouble. Many interviewers like candidates to feel flustered, because any interviewer wants to know how the candidates will react in a nervous situation.