Interview TIPS

uccessful Interview Tips An Employer looks for intelligence (intellectual and emotional), communication skills, leadership qualities, ethics, competence, energy, imagination etc., from the candidate. Why Do Candidates Fail In An Interview

Poor grooming Discourteous and ungraceful body language Poor manners Poor diction Vague responses Unappealing resume Monetary benefits-centric approach Lack of punctuality Poor waiting hall behaviour Some Behavioural "Unfavourable" Aspects

Lack of personal or career goals Lack of enthusiasm and confidence Not owning up responsibility for mistakes Self-justification, aggressiveness Lack ofemotional maturity Negative and cynical attitude Over-reacting to questions Lacking sense of humour Complaining about various things and previous employers Preparing for an interview - Look for

Company's main products and services and likely new products and services Its key markets, its position in market and between major competitors Its financial position / profit / turnover Its history, reputation and achievements Arrange all the papers required in a folder : Resume / CV, call letters, degree certificates, mark lists, NSS, NCC, sports / games certificates, experience certificates, references. The Previous Day

Confirm the venue of the interview, distance, and mode of transport Locate the venue earlier Relax, have good sleep, visualise and pray The Interview Day

Reach the venue at least 45 minutes ahead of the interview Get familiar with the amblience Dont carry too much baggage Report to the authority concerned

Waiting Hall Behaviour

Maintain Decorum Mingle with others politely Avoid smoking, chewing, flirting, gossiping, defamatory comments Greet others present Switch off the mobile Relax and visualise While Entering The Interview Hall

Enter confidently, not arrogantly Shut the door gently Smile and greet the interviewers Shake hands only if they offer their hand During The Eye Interview

Maintain eye contact Be attentive, listen carefully, and lean forward Don't lean on the table, and don't slouch Don't toss your files across Hand over your file-right side facing them Don't laugh or giggle but smile gently Be polite. use the words "Please" and "thank you" Don't argue but can orally acknowledge