Acing Your Interview Study Guide © Personage Corporation Pvt. Ltd. | Acing Your Interview~f rensonace Quick Guide on What to Put in a Résumé Headline Statement: Like the elevator pitch, a headline statement briefly narrates what you bring to the organization and why the organization should be interested in hiring you. Keywords: Use keywords that resonate with the job description to avoid getting eliminated through machine learning and automated tools used by organizations to parse through resumes. Active Verbs: Help the recruiter understand the impact you've made in your last job. E.g. Accelerated, Developed, Implemented, etc.a Do's e Keep it short and crisp. e Use legible font. e Write your experience in chronological order. Mention impact made in your role. Review for spelling and grammar. Get feedback from friends & colleagues. Do a hygiene check for social media. 1 plo) ah a) e Use a cluttered template. e Add unnecessary pictures. e Use jargons & acronyms.~f PERSONAGE Building Your Linkedin Profile Post a professional picture of you. Ask for a reference from your former colleagues. Be prompt in responding to InMails received from recruiting firms and consultants even if you are not interested in the role. Be formal and persistent in your communication without being irritating or nagging. Interviewa Preparing for MBaem au 3 Things to Research Before Your Interview 1. Organization 2.Job Description CMM al laos Things to Have Ready Before Your Interview 1.Questions for the interviewer 2.Your 4-5 stories 3.Relevant skills & capabilities 4.Dress code 5. Practice~f PERSONAGE Style and Image Component of Appearance Let’s break down this component of appearance into three parts : 1.Grooming and Hygiene e Ensure no bd breath or body odor ¢ Practice effective skin care, hair care and nail care regime 2.Professional Dressing 3. Poise Personage Corporation Pvt | Acing Your Interviewa Professional Dressing 5 WH questions while planning an Outfit: WHAT am | dressing up for? Activity, Occasion WHERE am | going? Location WHO will be there? People Involved WHY do they work for me? How are these picks of clothing making me appear? WHEN do | have to go? Time of Day/ YearSome Key Considerations and Guidelines: Ensure your clothes are always ironed. If you are wearing a blazer - especially for men - the bottom button must always be open. The shoulder seam should sit comfortably on the ball of the shoulder. When you are wearing your shirt with a tie, ensure your top button is closed. The length of the sleeve should be appropriate. Tie length should reach the center of the belt buckle. Avoid making it too long which is below the belt or too short i.e., above the belt. Trousers or pants should sit comfortably on the waist. A medium break trouser is best suitable. Shoes must always be polished. If you’re wearing a belt, please ensure it’s not frayed. It should preferably be the same color as shoes. Always wear dress socks at work and not sports socks. It should preferably be the same color as your trousers Wear a Watch Always carry a pen. Metal pens make a more formal impression compared to plastic pens © Personage Corporation Pvt. Ltd. | Acing Your Interview Va Reflection Sheet Fill Reflection Sheet to Prepare for Common Interview Questions: Tell me something about yourself. Tell me about a time you've managed a difficult situation. Tell me about your strengths. Tell me about your weakness. Why should we hire you? Where do you see yourself in 2-5 years? Do you have any questions?a Tips for Telephone Interview If you have a telephonic round, treat it with the same seriousness as a face-to-face interview. e Pick a spot that has no surrounding distractions. ¢ Stand up and do the interview. ¢ Keep a notepad and pen handy. e Reaffirm your responses. ¢ Smile while responding to the questions.rensonace Post-Interview Process e Send a thank-you note to the interviewer e If there is no confirmation within a week, send a follow-up mail. e If the organization decides to go with some other candidate, ask for their feedback to help you improve your chances in the future. e While following up once in 10 days is good, you do not want to pound the interviewer. ¢ Keep your references ready and informed. Personage Corporation Pvt. Tica