TIPS TO FACE INTERVIEWS

TIPS TO FACE INTERVIEWS

Interview requires preparation. Interviewed reads various relevant books and get ready with better answers. They have to give their best in this process. The interviewer will try to ask different probing questions to test their abilities and aptitude. Interviewed preparation, background, attitude, skills and knowledge over the specific field give edge over the remaining competitors. Interview is a two way conversation.

The candidates have to acquire information about the employer, leadership, their mission, company culture, company products and their process. Sometimes patience and endurance are also tested. Interviewed should always be enthusiastic, positive, smiley and ready to give his Superlative performance.

The First step in looking for a job is RESUME. Don’t forget following steps in preparing resume.

CUSTOMIZE RESUME AND COVER LETTER

Don’t keep one resume for all the companies. Prepare resume and cover letter to each new opportunity.
Give top spot to the relevant experience at the top in the resume basing on the structure of the company.

Modify search

Don’t disappoint yourself.
Try different alternatives.
Don’t rely exclusively on Job Web sites and news paper ads.
Try to talk to the seniors, friends, and father and mother relatives for a better search. Try to get phone numbers, mail ids for future contacts.
Try to get right employees contacts for better references.
Don’t leave any opportunity. Sometimes a friend of a friend and relative of a relative may give right direction and sound reference.
Don’t feel shy to ask references.

SELECT RELATED COMPANIES WHERE YOU BEST FIT IN

Be aware of your attitude, knowledge and skills.
Decides your potential employer and continue your pursuits in the direction only.

FEAR OF FAILURE AND REJECTION

Remember that minimum Job Search period is 3 to 10 months. So don’t get discouraged.
Don’t lose your Hope though you may get many more rejections in your trails.
Always strive for the Best.

DON’T BE TOO EAGER TO REACH THE INTERVIEW PLACE

Be there about 10 minutes early. Consider the Traffic jam time, processions and rallies time, poor weather etc.
Don’t go too early and present yourself as you are desperate in need of a job.
Take the interviewer phone number, address and direction slip with you.
If you are late due to unavoidable circumstances in the traffic, let it inform the same to the proper employee.

TAKE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS

Take legal Portfolios and copies of original certificates and extra copies of Resumes that you have sent previously to your employer. This indicates your preparation and care.
Take a Book, notes about the company to sum up before you begin your interview.
Spend your time on your preparation during the interview time instead of chatting with your friends.

SEND POSITVE BODY LANGUAGE SIGNALS.

Always show open hand gestures. It indicated you are Trust worthy.
Sit up straight and bent little forward that indicates you are interested.
Don’t lean back to your seat.
Don’t cross your legs and arms.
Walk positively and stand straight.
Don’t bent down your head and look straight.
Have eye contact with interview board members.
Smile is a greatest weapon. It indicated your confidence level.
Though you may be nervous on the inside but convey that you are cool, calm and collected.
Don’t forget to shake hands of each interview member and introduce yourself.

PROPER DRESS

Dress should be pressed and professional.
Don’t wear wrinkled clothes.
Don’t wear jeans.

GROOM YOURSELF

Make sure you are freshly showered, shaved and hair neat.
Skip the perfumes and deodorants.
Don’t eat spicy foods before the interview.
Don’t smoke or don’t stand near smokers because smoke smell lingers on the clothing and on you.
Don’t go over makeup.
Be simple.
Wear light color dress.

STICK TO BASISCS.

Speak related topics to the job. Don’t speak unnecessary topics.
Don’t speak controversial topics on religion, region, caste etc.
Tell your skills and positives.
Tell your enthusiasm in work in the organization.
Be confident. Don’t be nervous in any part of the interview.
Thoroughly prepare for your interview.
Rehearse your answers to the expected and unexpected questions.
Practice interviews with family members, friends and seniors. Ask their feedback and short comings.
Believe yourself that you are talented and skilled.
Always move with positive people.
Try to have a counselor to share your feelings and get reassurance and confidence.
Focus on your Strengths.
Try to overcome your short comings and weaknesses in a phased manner.
Analyze and up-to-date your short term goals and long term goals.
Negotiate the terms of your employer.

ASK GOOD QUESTIONS

Generally the employer asks you if you have any questions in the interview. Have a list of questions prepared about the organization, the culture, what skills are needed by the candidates to bring real success to the roll etc.

PRESENTED BY
Dr. KESIRAJU RAMPRASAD
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST AND COUNSELOR