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Tuesday 22 July 2008

Did you knew these Job Interview Tips?

Interview Tips

An employer looks for intelligence, communication skills, leadership qualities, ethics, competence, energy, imagination etc. from the candidate.

Before interview :

Prepare your mind in advance that you are going to have an interview next morning. Relax yourself and do not get nervous, tense or tired at any cost. Before going for an interview, pre-planned few things:

1. Learn about the company, organization or educational institution and do some research in advance.

2. Why should you perform an advance research?

3. Simply to develop good answers and to prove yourself unique.

4. What you have to Research?

5. You can gather information about organizational structure; type of their clients/ students; departments and its branches; past and present achievements etc. Simply search yellow pages or ask your friend or family member/relative who are familiar about organization or you can collect information through newspapers and websites.

Prepare answers to typical questions.

On the interview day

1. Take a bath. Do not apply heavy makeup. Dress effectively. Do not use heavy perfumes or body sprays.
2. Always carry a purse or a small handy briefcase with you. Do carry your portfolio file.
3. Do not eat anything containing garlic or onion in your breakfast.
4. Arrive 15 minutes earlier to show promptness and seriousness.

During interview

1. Offer your hand and give a firm shake, else greet them with your pleasant smile. Take a permission to sit on a chair.
2. Show a positive confident attitude and introduce yourself. Don’t get tense. Be comfortable and face the interviewer effectively.
3. Listen to their questions effectively and answer it genuinely. Answer every question with confidence.
4. Have a proper eye contact towards your interviewer. Remember that the interviewer might be more than one, so keep your eye contact with every individual interviewer to make them feel unique.
5. Whatever you want to answer, speak clearly with a normal tempo voice.
6. Show your confidence level at every moment of an interview. Show your certifications or achievements only when they ask you to show.
7. Always sit straight. It might help them to analyze your personality and your traits.
8. Use the medium of answer, in which you feel comfortable. Remember to use good grammar and strong vocabulary with neutral accent. Always clarify your answer. Do not answer only Yes or No.
9. Never complain about your past organization or employees. While giving effective answers.
10. Do not argue and always give respect to your interviewer. Always keep neutral thinking and try to mould your answer according to your interviewer personality.
11. If they give you a chance to ask any query or question, only ask relevant question.

20 common questions in a job interview and answers

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