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 Interview 101

A job interview is a performance, a screen test. Getting hired is nearly entirely dependent on the

actor factor. You'll be hired if you understand your lines, perfect your delivery, and dress nicely. Doing

well at interviews is not nearly as complicated as many people imagine. Therefore, many people who

fear interviews can learn to advance with good preparation and practice. The main thing to

remember is that interviewing properly is a learned process. Interviewees who are highly effective do

not come with interview skills; instead, they train themselves in what to deliver, how to say it, and how

to behave when in an interview.

Preparation
How perfectly your preparation for an interview will significantly impact how well you perform. It

may imply performing poorly in some conditions, which may add to your confidence decreasing. You

will almost likely not perform at your best if you do not adequately prepare. Even if you're the favorite

candidate and practically sure to get the job just by showing up, you should still make an effort to

prepare because the better you perform, the more probable you negotiate a better salary—and the

difference in pay can be substantial.

There are 3 reasons to prepare for an interview that make the case even greater:

• Interviews are uncommon situations, which make them unfamiliar and uneasy.

• Many individuals start selling themselves in interviews because family and culture have taught

them not to blow their own trumpet.

• Coming in 2nd place isn't significant enough in most interviews. It's not only about doing well; it's

also about outperforming everyone else.

The advantages of preparing. By taking the time to prepare for an interview, you will be able to:

• Increase your self-confidence;

• Help you respond to inquiries quickly rather than waiting time to convey a simple point;

• Assist you in determining what to say and how to express.

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Attire
Your confidence level is affected by the image you present, and your output suffers as a result. If

you're heading to a professional interview, consider the dress code is business professional unless

otherwise instructed. If your scheduled interview includes a plant tour or a day in the field, make sure to

inquire about if the dress code is professional or business casual.

Do's Tips in Interview Dressing

1. Fit: Ensure everything is in perfect shape and has recently been customized.

2. Preparation: Have your clothes ready the day before the interview, so you don't have to worry

about them on the day of the interview. Ensure your shirt is ironed.

3. Clean: If your clothes can only be dry cleaned, take them to the cleaners after an interview, so

they're ready for the next one.

Don'ts for Interview Dressing

1. Uniform: It is suggested not to wear any part of the military uniform (tie clips, badges, belts).

2. Shoes: It is expected that men should not wear a brown belt or shoes with a blue suit and that

ladies should not wear stiletto heels during an interview.

3. Shirt: Never wear a short-sleeved shirt with a suit, sports-coat, or tie, and never wear a sleeveless

top if you plan to remove your jacket.

Body Language

A simple stance, posture, seated positioning, or even how you move your hands during

dialogue can all be elements of body language. When it goes to interview preparation, record yourself

doing a 10- to 15-minute mock interview and see what your body language says. Here are some tips

from the bottom up to help you when evaluating your body language:

1. Feet

Keep both of your feet securely flat on the floor. Crossing your legs can convey a sense of

complacency or over confidence.

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2. Sit Forward

By leaning slightly forward in your chair, you indicate to the interviewer that you are interested

and paying attention. Leaning back in your seat tells the interviewer that you are uninterested

or arrogant, neither of which are good qualities.

3. Folded Hands

The safest option is to rest your hands on the table in front of you, softly folded. Another trick is

to indicate that you are ready to take notes by holding a pen or pencil. Please do not twist the

pen around your fingers or click it continually. If you don't have a desk or table in front of you,

fold your hands lightly in your lap or one hand on each knee. Keep your hands away from your

face at all times.

4. Rubbing Your Neck

When you stretch or scratch the back of your neck during an interview, you're signaling to the

interviewer that you've lost interest. Keep your hands on the desk or table in front of you.

5. Looking at Your Watch or the Door

During an interview, never check at your clock or the door, indicating that you have something

more essential to attend to. If you have a valid time constraint, inform the interviewer before

beginning.

6. Eye Contact

Looking the interviewer in the eyes is the most effective technique to demonstrate your interest

and engagement. When you fail to make direct eye contact with the interviewer, the interviewer

will never link with you, and you will lose a significant competitive advantage.

First Impressions
It's also worth noting that the opening few minutes (or seconds, depending on who you ask) of

an interview are crucial in changing the interviewer's thinking. As the adage goes, first impressions are

often the most enduring. The items to look for are as follows:

a. dress;

b. handshake;

c. eye contact;

d. facial expressions;

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Body (1–2 minutes). We're just skimming the surface here, so don't go into too much detail. Simply

mention important achievements in your work record, state what you accomplished, why you did it

(shares your decision-making process), and how efficient your activities were.

Example: “Immediately after graduating, I worked as a Project Manager for a small startup firm in San

Diego during their initial fundraising round for investment funding to launch a new software product.

My work on the official business plan and forecasts helped the company get $2.4 million in seed

investment for the product launch. I chose this position above several others because it provided me

with project management, investor relations, and financial reporting experience, allowing me to view

the entire cycle of a startup company. After two years with that company, I moved to a national retail

outlet. I worked as an Assistant Store Manager, Loss Prevention Manager, and Customer Service

Manager in two different store locations. This path was chosen because I wanted to advance my

career by gaining more business experience through a formalized leadership development program

with a nationally recognized corporation. The experience I gained with this organization has given me

a good understanding of how to lead teams and motivate others to perform well in less-than-ideal

circumstances."

Close (30 seconds). Explain what got you on the market and why you're interested in this position by

describing how your experiences convert into value to the company.

Example: “My unique abilities and experiences have led me to believe that I am a well-rounded

manager and an inspiring leader. (Why you are looking) I'm seeking a new job that will motivate me

to reach new performance levels while also matching my cultural preferences.. (Interest in Position)

This prospect piques my interest because it not only provides the conditions for success, but it also

has a track history of exceeding stakeholders' expectations year after year."

Practice. Make sure you understand your presentation, but you don't need to memorize it word for

word. Slight phrasing changes are acceptable as long as you recall your main selling points.

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QnA Section with Examples of Answer

Question: Why did you choose this job?

Example: “This field has piqued my curiosity since I can remember. It appeals to me since it allows me

to communicate with people, solve problems, and work independently. Working in a service business

like ours, where I can delight clients, is something I like. I enjoy the fact that one day I could be out on

the road assisting clients with their issues, and the following day I could be in my office with a team of

people attempting to solve a complex technical problem.”

Question: What factors do you think determine a person’s progress in an organization?

Example: “Three components, in my opinion, affect a person's advancement inside an organization.

The first is competence well, which includes a ready to learn new stuff and respond to change; the

second is the ability to fit into the organization's culture; and the third is the ability to have high rates of

motivation and drive. I don't believe someone can be pleased at work unless they are satisfied in all

three areas. If I ever feel like I'm not performing at my best in all three areas, I take a step back and ask

myself what I can do to better things. So far, they are reliable.”

Question: What do you want to be doing in your career five years from now?

Example: “I want to continue doing what I'm doing now: enjoy my profession, work hard, and contribute

to my most outstanding skills. Of course, I believe that my other experience will prepare me well for

increased responsibilities in five years, which I eagerly anticipate carrying on when the time arrives.

However, the essential thing is to be pleased, productive, and a valued team member.”

Question: Tell me about your career goals.

This open-ended question allows you to discuss your objectives. The answer to this question should be

simple if you've conducted a self-assessment and created a CV with a purpose.

By describing your career or life goals, the interviewer gets an insight into how you are always thinking

ahead ang how your potential and goals add value to the company. You can use these phrases to

answer it:

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 • I am inspiring to...

• I am interested to...

• My goal is...

• I want to further my skills in...

Example: “My objective is to progress to a management position where I can collaborate directly with

top management on establishing new marketing strategies for a system across Europe and the

Middle East. This company, I believe, has a quality product that would sell well in these and other

international markets.”

Question: What are you doing to achieve that goal?

(If you're asked about your goals, you should, ideally, suggest how you aim to reach them without

being questioned. If you've already had a job offer, that's a sure mark of success. It demonstrates that

you are a focused individual who will follow through on a goal once set.)

Question: Tell us about a time you handled a difficult situation with a coworker

Example: “Last year, one of our teammates exhibited several hostile tendencies, such as dominating

team meetings, dismissing other people's ideas, and refusing to cooperate. I told the rest of my

teammates about him, and it wasn't long before I realized they were all feeling the same way I was. We

agreed not to bring the issue to our manager until we could speak with him first. I was chosen to start

the conversation. He praised me for raising the issues in such a delicate manner, and he thanked us all

for talking to him first before proceeding.”

Question: What is your greatest strength?

(Answer this question with a skull and an achievement directly relevant to the employer's needs.

Minimize strengths that stress your qualities, such as values or attitudes. Instead, concentrate on the

aspects of your expertise and qualifications that you excel at and love. We value strengths that

demonstrate your ability to adapt and learn in new environments.)

Example: “I've always adapted effectively to new work conditions with affinely, desire, and initiative. I

enjoy taking on new tasks and collaborating with people who have clear objectives. I enjoy getting

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focused on what has to be done and then doing it.”

Question: What is your greatest weakness?

Choose a weakness that can also be viewed as a strength. This is not the time to admit a weakness

that could be misconstrued as a fault and thus exclude you from further consideration. If the

interviewer is unsatisfied with this type of response because it fails to address a current weakness,

provide a skills-based weakness that will not potentially ruin your opportunities of getting the job.

Example: “One of my flaws was taking many tasks with insufficient time to accomplish them to my

satisfaction. I've learned to focus and make more achievable objectives. As a result, my professional

and personal lives are considerably more focused and productive.”

Question: I notice you also held the same position in that company for several of those years. Why?

(The interviewer is trying to ascertain why you were not promoted and did not leave sooner if there

was no room for progress. You don't want to come out as risk-averse or unmotivated in your response

—as someone who would rather be comfy than challenged.)

Question: If you are hired, what do you plan to do in the first week (month) on the job?

Example: “I always believe it is a good idea to spend the first few weeks in a new job getting to know

the people on the team, the company's policies and processes, and my predecessor's actions and

judgments.”

(You might include here some topics you'd like to focus on early in your stay to show you've done your

homework on the company and its present level of business health.)

Question: Why should I hire you?

(Although most interviewers will never ask you this directly (although some will), they will all need to

know, and you should be able to answer this underlying question in each of your answers.)

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Question: The person you would be reporting to in this position is younger than you. Do you see that

as problematic?

Example: “Certainly not. All I worry about is whether or not someone can perform the job—and whether

or not they enable me to do mine to the best of my ability. I make assumptions based on their

accomplishments and talents, not their age, any more than I would be based on their race, gender, or

ethnicity.”

Question: What are your salary expectations? or What would be your pay range for someone with

my experience?

This is a question best suited for a different job interview form: pay negotiation. It should be the last

question you ask after you've had a chance to learn about the position's value and show your worth to

the company. It should come up after you have a good feeling, you'll be offered the job. However, the

interviewer may try to bring it up earlier in the conversation. You can put the end of your expected

salary at the top of the employer's range if the pay range stated is commensurate with the figures

your research has led you to expect.

Positive Statements
An effective way of getting yourself accustomed to using positive language is to practice using

positive statements before the interview. Make a list of positive statements that apply to your situation

and say them aloud. You could feel a little weird at first, but you'll become used to it with practice.

Continue to practice until you are entirely at ease. Here are some starting points to get you to begin:

• I can definitely do/finish/write/analyze . . .

• I am confident about . . .

• I feel very comfortable at the prospect of . . .

• I am very secure in the knowledge that . . .

• I feel at ease about doing all those things you mentioned . . .

• I am positive about taking on. . ,

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Avoid Uncertainty
One of the golden rules in interviews is to prevent uncertainty or hesitancy as much as possible.

When you declare you can do something with trepidation in your voice or uncertain wording, it's

almost as if you're saying you can't. Steer away from expressions such as:

• I think I could . . .

• I’m not sure about that but perhaps . . .

• Perhaps I would . . .

• Maybe I could . . .

• I feel that I would be able to . . .

The Questions to Ask the Interviewers

Most companies will ask a candidate if he has any questions that have not been addressed

near the end of the interview. You now have the option to ask any questions that have not been

discussed as part of the interview's ongoing dynamics.

Question About the Company

Questions regarding the organization that you might ask focus on topics that aren't likely to be

included in the papers you read before your interview. You want to know something about the

following:

Stability of the position and firm.

Opportunities available for advancement.

Management and decision - teams, hierarchies,

Degree of autonomy permitted and entrepreneurship.

Organizational culture.

Internal politics.

Here are the examples questions you can ask the interviewer:

Is the relationship between the department and senior management favorable?

Does the department work separately from other departments?

What is the supervisor’s management style?

How important is this position to the organization?

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Question About the Job
Questions concerning the job will focus on the day-to-day tasks you could expect to work for

this company. You may wish to ask about some of the following concerns.

Tell me about the job field I'll be performing the majority of the time..

What kind of management style does the person who will be my supervisor have?

What types of clients will I be working with?

What kinds of projects would I be working on?

Question About the Work Environment

People you interact with, how your productivity is judged, and the training and development

support the firm provides its employees are all factors that will influence how you feel about the

company once you start working there. Consider asking questions relating to these areas of concern:

Can you tell me something about the people I would be working with? Working for?

How open are opportunities for advancement? Assuming high performance, to what other

positions might I progress?

Salary and Benefits Negotiations

If you get the job, you'll have time for it. Although the employer may bring up salary and

benefits problems sooner, you should wait until you are offered a position to ask benefits-related

inquiries. This means that you avoid asking questions about them despite your strong desire to learn

more about salary, vacation time, sick leave, working hours, medical insurance, and other benefits.

Note: It's crucial to distinguish salary history and salary criteria because they're two completely

different concerns. Salary history should be unlawful to inquire about. Even if it were of minor

significance, benefits and job responsibilities are never the same.

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