Your hard work seems to be paying off. You seem to be achieving your goal. Your resume won the first short listing and you crossed the second step by doing well in written example. It's the time for interview. However you should not think that this is the time to enjoy. You should take the interview as seriously as you have taken written exams. You should keep in mind that the world is very competitive and you will get very smart candidates whom you have to beat. I must tell that it's not so easy and you will really have to work hard.I will tell you about some tips:
1.Do your homework:
You should make sure that you do a proper research before going for the interview. I must tell you that you should know about the company and what jobs they are in. you should also know their financial turn over. You should really know that the company is in profit or loss. You should know that the company is in profit or loss. Once you know all these you will find yourself comfortable in front of the interviewer.
2.Know where you are going:
In addition to your knowledge about the company, you should know in advance that where it is placed.
3.Look the part:
Your clothing and your shoes should not only be closing, but should be neat and tidy. If it's not neat then you will really find quiet uncomfortable during the interviewer. The interviewer will also have wrong impression about you. Hence its always nice was clean and good clothes while going for interview.
4.Rehearse beforehand:
You should do the rehearsal in advance. You can easily predict about what questions might be asked from internet surfing. Hence you can prepare yourself for the interview. This will ease you out and you feel less frightened during interview.
5.Secure your references:
You should know whose names you have given as reference. You should make sure that you have good relationship with them. This will really help your cause. The HR team of the company will surely contact the names which you have given as a reference. You will really feel that you are victorious once the references have recommended your name.
6.Arrive early:
You should make sure that you are not late. If you will be late then the interviewer will have bad impression about you. Being improper as far as timing is concerned is a sin and no interviewer will forgive you for that. You should really make sure that you arrive early.
I have told you six key tips which you should keep in mind while prepare for interview. I hope that you will keep all this in mind.
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Friday, October 31, 2008
Deadly Job Interview Mistakes
Interview is the first interaction between you and the recruiter of the company. Many say that the written examination is not as important as the interview is. You will be facing an HR interview as well as technical interview. I would not indulge in explaining which interview is more important. I would just like to tell you ten most common mistakes which a job seeker makes during his interview.
1.Underestimating the recruitment consultant:
Many think that meeting the recruitment consultant is not a part of interview. They are terribly wrong. It's really a very important part of the interview and only those names among all candidates are sent to the employers who are shortlisted by the recruitment consultants.
2.Presentation:
Almost all the recruiters feel that you should attend the interview as if you are already employed. I don't mean that you should be over confident. What I really meant is that you should be properly dressed. Most of the recruiters feel that slippers and t-shirts should be avoided. I have heard that Glitter on the cheeks and chest is not appropriate.
3.Target your skills:
You should not say that "I can do anything". All the recruiters admires the can do attitude but you are required to target your skills first. Recruiters really want the applicants to revise their skills and preferred working environment which helps them in providing the applicants the best opportunities.
4.Resumes:
Many applicants are found to not give proper emphasis on their resumes. Make sue that the matter is well presented and are correct. For example you should mention the correct contact details.
5.Always be honest with your answers:
Never lie or exaggerate your skills or qualifications. You will be only the sufferer if you do so.
6.Be prepared:
You should do proper research before you appear for the interview. You should know in advance about the job for which you are applying. You should be able to explain your suitability for the post.
7.Be on time:
Many job seekers don't give importance to the time and are often late to reach the interview venue. They might also not able to give appropriate time to mentally prepare for the interview. This is a very bad habit and gives only one aspect about you that you are unreliable. Hence avoid this habit.
8.Telephone manner:
Recruiters at first interview you on the telephone. It is an experience that many job seekers are not able to express themselves on the phone. This is really your drawback if you are not able to express yourself. Be mentally prepared for telephonic interview.
9.Interview demeanor:
Recruiters prefer competent and likable people. You should take every interview as if it is your first interview. Appear interested and you should make sure that you are willing to work.
10.Be good to your referees:
Being able to provide the referees and their phone numbers is essential.
These are the ten common mistake which many job seekers make and if you are one then I will really insist you to work on it and next time you go for an interview make sure that you are able to implement it.
1.Underestimating the recruitment consultant:
Many think that meeting the recruitment consultant is not a part of interview. They are terribly wrong. It's really a very important part of the interview and only those names among all candidates are sent to the employers who are shortlisted by the recruitment consultants.
2.Presentation:
Almost all the recruiters feel that you should attend the interview as if you are already employed. I don't mean that you should be over confident. What I really meant is that you should be properly dressed. Most of the recruiters feel that slippers and t-shirts should be avoided. I have heard that Glitter on the cheeks and chest is not appropriate.
3.Target your skills:
You should not say that "I can do anything". All the recruiters admires the can do attitude but you are required to target your skills first. Recruiters really want the applicants to revise their skills and preferred working environment which helps them in providing the applicants the best opportunities.
4.Resumes:
Many applicants are found to not give proper emphasis on their resumes. Make sue that the matter is well presented and are correct. For example you should mention the correct contact details.
5.Always be honest with your answers:
Never lie or exaggerate your skills or qualifications. You will be only the sufferer if you do so.
6.Be prepared:
You should do proper research before you appear for the interview. You should know in advance about the job for which you are applying. You should be able to explain your suitability for the post.
7.Be on time:
Many job seekers don't give importance to the time and are often late to reach the interview venue. They might also not able to give appropriate time to mentally prepare for the interview. This is a very bad habit and gives only one aspect about you that you are unreliable. Hence avoid this habit.
8.Telephone manner:
Recruiters at first interview you on the telephone. It is an experience that many job seekers are not able to express themselves on the phone. This is really your drawback if you are not able to express yourself. Be mentally prepared for telephonic interview.
9.Interview demeanor:
Recruiters prefer competent and likable people. You should take every interview as if it is your first interview. Appear interested and you should make sure that you are willing to work.
10.Be good to your referees:
Being able to provide the referees and their phone numbers is essential.
These are the ten common mistake which many job seekers make and if you are one then I will really insist you to work on it and next time you go for an interview make sure that you are able to implement it.
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