Interview for a job

[Nandini Sharma]

Hey everyone, 

I have an interview with a real estate company in a week. Any tips or advices to do well in that interview? Additionally, besides the general information is there anything else I should cover? 
Thank you ) 

[Scott Crowley]

Quote from @Nandini Sharma:

Hey everyone, 

I have an interview with a real estate company in a week. Any tips or advices to do well in that interview? Additionally, besides the general information is there anything else I should cover? 
Thank you ) 

 Depending on the specific position, there are generally three things I've always kept in my pocket for interviews (I've had a lot of different jobs so, plenty of practice!):

1) Demonstrate your character.

If the person looking to hire you overlooks your character because they want you to instantly know the entire business model on day 1, they aren't worth your time anyway IMO. A good leader will identify your character and understand that onboarding won't be an issue.

2) Come prepared WITH results.

I have always brought a padfolio or just some kind of professional notebook with a couple of pens to write with. Also, have questions already written down that you want to ask during the interview. Not only does this exemplify your preparation, but it will ensure you don't forget anything!

The other piece of this: if you can, bring actual results from your prior experience that are relevant for the position you are interviewing for. I always offer to discuss and show this during my interview and most of the time they don't even want to see it, they just want to hire you because you not only TOLD them what you have done, but you had the paperwork to back it up!

3) Be humble, be yourself, and just do the basics.

This is exactly as simple as it should be. If you don't know the answer to a question, own it and say so. Don't be so tight that you don't let the real you come out. Get loose, let your personality shine, and maintain yourself at a professional level while doing so. Lastly, do the basics. Such as, sitting upright (don't slouch or lean), be attentive, ask thoughtful questions, use professional language, and the list goes on.

One last thing: I like to send a thank you email with a brief 'pitch' if you will, based on how the interview went and what was discussed. I typically wait until the end of the day that the interview took place, or, first thing the next morning.