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Imagine a recruiter calling to you and asking to see if you would like to come in for a job interview.
Your pulse races: A job interview!!!
It isn't until the night before the interview that your stomach drops, a feeling of slight dread sets in and you ask yourself, "What am I gonna wear?" "What am I gonna say?"
Getting ready for an interview should begin at least three days before the interview is scheduled to take place. We'll run down the top things you should do before the big day arrives.
Make sure your interview clothes are clean and pressed beforehand.
Make good-quality copies of your resume on a nice grade of paper. Take more copies than you will possibly need -- just in case.
Practice Makes Perfect - Dedicate one night prior to the interview to a mock Q & A. You can set this up with a friend or conduct the interview yourself with a list of frequently-asked interview questions and a mirror.
Smile. Body language plays an important part in an interview. If you relax your shoulders and give a big ol' grin, you'll feel more comfortable ... and so will the interviewer.
If you feel that you just aren't giving the right answers to an interviewer's questions, try changing tactics -- and ask the interviewer a few questions of your own.
Be sure to prepare your questions in advance and make sure they are appropriate. Some examples:
What's your favorite thing about working at this company?
How would you describe the working environment here?
What's a typical day like in the department?
If you feel, you are lost in answering the question, maybe you misunderstood the question. Or maybe the question wasn't phrased clearly. That doesn't mean you have to struggle -- just ask the interviewer for some clarification.
Flattery Will Get You Everywhere - Say a nice word or two about the company, the office's location, the view from the window -- something that will make the interviewer feel good. But beware, your compliments should not be too numerous, too obvious or too personal.
Closing an Interview
The final few minutes are crucial. You don't want to blow it by saying the wrong thing on your way out the door.
To leave a good impression with the interviewer, your final words and gestures should be enthusiastic and confident.
During the interview, pay attention not only to what the interviewer says but also to how she says it. Notice her body language, tone of voice and level of formality. And then tailor your closing remarks accordingly.
But, no matter how the interview behaves, always be confident. Look her in the eye when speaking. Thank her by name and firmly shake her hand when saying goodbye.
Don't leave a job interview without knowing the next step in the hiring process.
You may also want to ask the recruiter how he would prefer you to follow up with him. Can you call him on the phone, or would he rather that you email him?
Remember to trust yourself and not let it get you down. Just do the best you can and try not to worry about things you can't control.
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| Author: rambabu 15 May 2008 | Member Level: Silver Points : 2 |
nice intervew process
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| Author: sunilkumar 19 May 2008 | Member Level: Bronze Points : 2 |
good article
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| Author: NITIN RAWAT 20 May 2008 | Member Level: Bronze Points : 2 |
Nice article.
Adding to it:
You must also be prepared with an introduction of yourself.
Do not lie on your CV.
Know the organization before the interview.
Just to add to having confidence in oneself, we must remember that recieving an interview call in itself means the recruiter intends to hire you. Just give him the reason to do so. Try to direct the interview towards your strengths
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| Author: Baljeet 20 May 2008 | Member Level: Diamond Points : 2 |
Useful article. Thanks Sriphani for this.
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| Author: Vidya 22 May 2008 | Member Level: Diamond Points : 2 |
gud ariticle
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