There are twin purposes in an interview. The interviewer is looking to see if 1) you are the right fit for the job and 2) it you are ready to take on the responsibilities of the position. Your job in the interview is to be sure that you present all of your best skills to show you are obviously the right fit and to be perfectly clear that you really and truly want the job. To show you care a great deal about the position: Research the Company To show you're not just after a salary, but a career, spend time researching the company to learn how it operates, what is sells, how it functions, who it competes with and what core values it has. If you happen to have the same core values, be sure to mention it in the interview if you can. Sprinkle your interview with insightful remarks about your research to show you have more than just a general idea about the company and, more importantly, the position. Be Excited Sitting on the edge of your chair, terror in your eyes and whispered responses to questions is not the way to show you're excited about the job. Show your skills and enthusiasm for the position by smiling, using hand gestures, being professionally relaxed (but not casual) and answer questions with a bias toward the position. For example, "I'm very detail oriented. If I were to be the graphic designer you're seeking, I'd spend a lot of time ensuring the details of each banner and ad were clean and precise. It's something I pride myself on." Ask Detailed Questions You can use questions to show your excitement about the position as well as your skill set. By asking detailed questions about the position that are pertinent to the interview, not to show off, you can make it clear how interested you are. For example, "I've always loved having the flexibility to choose color schemes and work directly with clients to get the right look in a new ad. Would I be encouraged to build close relationships with clients as a member of your team?" Ask For the Job Finally, at the end of the interview, thank your interviewer and ask for the job. It will likely feel brazen, but telling the interviewer just how interested you are and then asking for the position will show how far you're willing to respectfully go to get what you want. In asking, you don't want to sound cocky, "Obviously, I'm the right guy for this position - when do I start?" Instead, you want to be a class act who's ready to sign on the dotted line if all parties are in agreement. "Thank you for the chance to share my skills with you. From the information you've shared with me, I feel I am a good match with what you are seeking and would truly love to join your team as the new graphic designer. I hope you will consider me and thank you again."
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