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Some of Interview Tips
Posted Date: 03 Dec 2007 Resource Type: Articles/Knowledge Sharing Category: General
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Posted By: Mathan Kumar Selvaraj.S Member Level: Bronze
Rating:  Points: 5
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Hello All... Here r d tips for facing d Interview. in Good Manner.
1.Prepare for the interview:-
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• Dress appropriately in simple, comfortable clothes that reflect your personality.
• Avoid wearing new shoes (squeaking noises) and do practice wearing your tie.
• Be punctual – don't be late or even too early.
• Read up about the company, what business they are into, growth trends, diversification etc
• Read your own resume - be sure that you don't have to look into your resume to recall details during the interview
• Carry extra copies of your resume and testimonials – you never know when you may need them.
• Make sure you know the full name and designation of the person interviewing you
• Keep your references ready
• Remember to make a note of your previous or current salary with all its components.
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2.Make a good first impression:-
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• Wish the interviewer( s) cheerfully and with a smile
• A firm handshake is an indicator of how you are feeling. If you are a lady, then some male employers might not make the first move, but go ahead and initiate the handshake
• Wait till you are asked to sit down
• Look the person in the eye
• Do not appear too nervous or overconfident. Your body language usually conveys more than what you are saying. Don't slouch or lean forward too much.
• Try to curb nervous mannerisms e.g., fidgeting or biting your finger.]
• Appear comfortable, confident and interested in securing the job
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3.During the interview:-
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• Start the interview with a pleasant smile.
• Always remember to give a firm handshake. If there are women in your interview panel, wait for the other person to extend the hand while shaking hands.
• Listen carefully to what the interviewer is saying
• Stress on what you can contribute to the organization.
• Remember that the employer is in control of the interview
• Don't be too long-winded – say what you want to convey in crisp sentences and use terms that would convey your job & achievements.
• Complete your sentences - don't answer just yes or no
• What you don't know can be learned – tell them if you don't know something. But give instances of how quick a learner you are.
• Do not boast. People on the other side are shrewd and can generally see through you. At the same time talk about achievements giving due credit to others.
• When talking about yourself and your aspirations, do not sound vague or do not say that you don't know something. You should be very clear and precise about what you want to do, where you want to go etc.
• If you don't understand a question, ask for clarification, don't answer vaguely.
• Don't talk about your personal problems, why you need the job etc
• Don't get personal – even if you know the interviewer personally
• Don't be overconfident or too nervous
• Don't badmouth your previous employer - you could do the same in the case of the prospective customer
• Don't complain about politics, a bad boss or a poor salary - your reasons for change should be higher responsibilities, location etc.
• If the interviewer is interrupted during the course of the interview, don't pick up papers on his/her desk and read them
• Don't ask about salary before the offer is made
• Strike a balance between what you actually are and what you want to be – don't paint a picture of yourself as somebody who is not concerned about money, social status etc.
• Don't be in a hurry to complete the interview
• Ask questions at the end of the interview – it could be about the company, the job or the next stage of the interview process. It will be an indicator of your interest in the position
• Send a thank-you letter – outlining your interest in the job and why you are qualified for it.
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| Author: Mathan Kumar Selvaraj.S 08 Dec 2007 | Member Level: Bronze Points : 1 | hi this is very use full to us
| | Author: Chetan 10 Dec 2007 | Member Level: Bronze Points : 1 | Hi,
Nice and useful Information.
Keep it up.
Thanks.
- Chetan
| | Author: Chetan 10 Dec 2007 | Member Level: Bronze Points : 5 | Hello,
I would like to share "Interview DON'Ts".
Here it goes,
- Don't make excuses. Take responsibility for your decisions and your actions.
- Don't make negative comments about previous employers or professors (or others).
- Don't falsify application materials or answers to interview questions.
- Don't treat the interview casually, as if you are just shopping around or doing the interview for practice. This is an insult to the interviewer and to the organization.
- Don't give the impression that you are only interested in an organization because of its geographic location.
- Don't give the impression you are only interested in salary; don't ask about salary and benefits issues until the subject is brought up by your interviewer.
- Don't act as though you would take any job or are desperate for employment.
- Don't make the interviewer guess what type of work you are interested in; it is not the interviewer's job to act as a career advisor to you.
- Don't be unprepared for typical interview questions. You may not be asked all of them in every interview, but being unprepared looks foolish.
- A job search can be hard work and involve frustrations; don't exhibit frustrations or a negative attitude in an interview.
- Don't go to extremes with your posture; don't slouch, and don't sit rigidly on the edge of your chair.
- Don't assume that a female interviewer is "Mrs." or "Miss." Address her as "Ms." unless told otherwise. Her marital status is irrelevant to the purpose of the interview.
- Don't chew gum or smell like smoke.
- Don't allow your cell phone to sound during the interview. (If it does, apologize quickly and ignore it.) Don't take a cell phone call.
- Don't take your parents, your pet (an assistance animal is not a pet in this circumstance), spouse, fiance, friends or enemies to an interview. If you are not grown up and independent enough to attend an interview alone, you're insufficiently grown up and independent for a job. (They can certainly visit your new city, at their own expense, but cannot attend your interview.)
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