Tips for a successful Interview
Some Experts say that “An Interview is nothing but
a short duration interaction based on which the two individuals
decide to form relationship or not so, It becomes mandatory
for an Interviewee to plan, prepare and give his best
to the Interview The First impression and first few minutes
of interaction decides the direction for Further discussion"
It is very important that the Interviewee is well dressed
(perfectly Formal) & well groomed
Interview FAQ:
1) Self Introduction
Should be well planed and should cover education, experience,
personality traits, extra curricular activites, strength
(Keep it short, focused and simple but well organized)
Pls try to keen your introduction focused towards your
professional self
2) About Experience
Give details of your company ,Achievements, learning,
responsibilities, etc
Speak good about your previous organization , superiors
and team member
3) Why are you looking for change?
Pls study the Company their website , Job Position , Challenges, Competition , Solutions, Strategies well before going for the interview
4) Why are you looking for change?
5) What is the value that you would bring to our
organization?
6) What are your strenghts and weakness?
7) where do you see your self few years from now?
8) What is your career plan?
DO's and Don't in an interview :
1) Do not over sell yourself or over
commit as you will have to perform /deliver
2) Do not lie or giving any misleading facts about any
of your credentials etc.,
Because most of clients do a thou reference check and
have even hired external agencise that are experts in
doing the same. The company reserve the right to fire
a person immediately or with draw the offer letter if
they find that the candidate have given false information
DO's
1) Take good-quality copies of your resume on a nice grade
of paper. Take more copies than you will possibly need
- just in case. Store the copies in a folder where they
will stay clean and unwrinkled
2) Prepare questions for the interview. Your research
on the company and position should lead you to questions
for starts.
3) Be prepared to discuss past projects. Review the
most relevant for that is where the focus of discussion
might be.
4) Make good eye contact.
5) Listen carefully and wait your turn to speak. Make
sure you understand a question before you attempt to
answer it
6) Always tell the truth on applications and in an
interview.
7) Ask what will happen next with respect to your application
for the position.
8) Satisfy any request for additional information within
24 hours. Your ability to follow-up is very much part
of the test, and not outside it.
9) Follow up diligently with your staffing agency's
recruiter or client account manager. It is their job
to meet their client's needs, and they could use your
help in making sure the follow-up is done right.
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