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How to prepare for an Interview?
Facing an Interview is never an easy Task.Here are some points can help you to be prepared before,during,after Interviews.
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Facing an Interview is never an easy task,Infact it can turn out to be a nerve-racking experience,for some people. There are several points that can help you to be prepared before,during,after interviews.
The following lists few of these points:
Preparation
Appearance
body Language
Etiquettes
Guidelines
some expected question
signing off
Preparation
You should know the following details related to your work:
Industry
company
Job or role
Process
You should know the details of the interview,such as:
The time and date
Location
name of the interviewer
You should check out on:
How to get to the location
when to start for the location to reach on time
Plan to get to the location at least half an hour before the interview time
Be ready with what you plan to wear.
Carry minimum belongings
Focus on the interview
Carry all the required documents,such as certificates,references,a few copies of
your resume,and the interview letter.
Inform the receptionist at the location on your arrival
Freshen up,if required at the location.
Appearance
The following points should be kept in mind:
Have a clean and well-groomed look
always wear clean,neatly ironed clothes.
Dress conservatively
Avoid casuals,such as jeans and sneakers.
Body language
The following points should be kept in mind:
Handshake-
shake hands only when you offered a hand
Firm,not limp and not too hard,and match pressure of your hand shake.
ensure your hands are clean and not sweaty.
Eye contact-
Maintain eye contact with each interviewer,especially the interviewer who is currently asking question.
Do not overdo it,break out the contact periodically.
Siting-
try and be comfortable,settle down quickly.
Do not be too fidgety.
Lean forward a bit
Your words and gesture must be in agreement.
Keep your hands relaxed
keep your voice tone firm,well modulated,and relaxed.
Smile when necessary during the interview. It indicates confidence.
Etiquettes
The following points should be kept in mind:
Knock before you enter the interview room.
Greet everyone in the room,appropriately
shake hands,if you are offered a hand.
Sit only when you are asked to.
Always be polite.
Do not get into arguments
Thank the interviewers for their time when you leave,and smile.
You may be asked to introduce yourself.Be prepared and release a 90-120 second brief on yourself.
Be thorough and prepare the subject you have studied.
if you have work experience,be prepared to face to face question related to your work area.
Guidelines
Speak up when you are answering questions.
Answer briefly,but do not restrict yourself to "yes" or "no" answers.
Do not worry about pausing before your answer,it shows you can think and are not spitting out the sound bites you learned.
Do not worry about admitting that you do not know the answer to a question.
Be prepared for question on hypothetical situation,take your time on such questions.
be prepared for the unexpected question that is designed to see how you can cope with them.
be positive.
Some expected question
Tell me about yourself?
What do you know about our company?
why should you be hired?
what can you do for us that some else cannot?
What do you look for in a job?
What skills and qualification are essential for success in the required position?
How long would it take you to make meaningful contribution?
How does this assignment fit in to your overall career plan?
How would your colleagues describe you?
How would you describe yourself?
What were the five most significant accomplishment in your last assignment or career?
Can you work well under deadline or pressure?
Why do you want to work for us?
What other position are you considering?
what are your career goals?
what are your strong/weak points?
What position do you expect to have within 2 to 5 years?
what kind of hours are you used to working or would like to work for?
Signing off
The interview may ask you if you have any questions. You can ask questions,keeping in mind the following points.
Ask if you genuinely have a question.
keep it focused to the company or your job.
Ask follow up questions but try and cover the essential areas only.
At the end of the interview,you should thank the interviewer for giving you the opportunity.
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