You might have placed tremendous energy into your education, trainings and experience but still you have not gotten your dream job because you always fail during interviews. Possessing a number of achievements is not only the single important factor to land that very rewarding career. You must hurdle employment examinations and prove to the hiring managers that you deserve a “yes”. Here are three near-perfect tips for you to be an “interview winner”.

1.    Sell Yourself
Employers hire winners. They will definitely look for those who can be assets to their companies. That is why you need to convince them that you an achiever. Find out what are your strengths and learn to talk about them during the interview. Since employers estimate future successes by past achievements, learn to think of your experience in terms of abilities developed, goals achieved and lessons learned. A careful analysis of your accomplishments will tell the best of your skills.

Many job hunters feel uncomfortable promoting themselves or revealing their ambitions and aspirations because as children many of us learned from school and home that boasting is bad. Even if bragging and self-congratulating may be rude at a dinner party, it is expected at an interview. Therefore, get relaxed telling your "story" by sharing it with a sympathetic friend, because overcoming a deep-seated unwillingness to speak highly of yourself is vital if you hope to convince an employer to hire you.

2.    Plan your interview
Most of the time, planning spells the success of an interview. Be prepared and comfortable in your interview by planning your interview beforehand. Follow this time-tested script that will surely make a difference. As you shake hands with the interviewer, make eye contact and smile. Show that you are courteous, friendly, and at ease with yourself and the situation.

Tell your story. You need to explain your skills, abilities, accomplishments, and ambitions. Emphasize your ability to add value to the employer. If you can claim credit for increasing sales, reducing costs, or improving quality, now is the time to do so. If you have any holes in your experience or blemishes on your record, handle them now. As you conclude this scene, stress your ability and willingness to perform at a high level.

Close the interview with a firm handshake.

Do not allow the interviewer to close with the usual, "We'll be in touch with you when we decide something." This statement leaves you powerless to influence the decision. Instead, you should end the interview by saying, "I'll keep you posted about developments in my job search." This comment keeps you in control, allowing you to follow up with additional information that may improve your chance of being hired.

3.    Answer the Employer’s questions with convincing statements
One of the very necessary things to remember about a job interview is that it is NOT just an enjoyable conversation. It is a chance for the interviewer to learn how you how committed you are to having the job, how you perform under pressure, how well you will fit in with the company culture, and how well you think on your feet. Interview is a huge order for a conversation that may last less than an hour.
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