Wednesday, 25 March 2015

Job Interview Tips

These tips will help cover everything you need to know to successfully for a job interview. Interviewing is a learned skill, and there are no second chances to make a great first impression.When you have successfully mastered cover letters, resumes, and job applications and are receiving requests for interviews, it's time to understand how to succeed in the job interview.A job interview is not the time to wing it! Prepare as much as you would for a presentation to the Board of Directors at your company.To be successful in panel interviews, you’ll want to slightly modify your preparation as well as your communication style during the actual interview.

 Here we share tips for you that will help during interview.

  • Find out as much as you can about the company through annual reports, Newspapers.You should understand the employer, the requirements of the job, and the background of the person interviewing you. The more research you conduct, the more you'll understand the employer, and the better you'll be able to answer interview questions.From the very beginning of the interview, your interviewer is giving you information, either directly or indirectly. If you are not hearing it, you are missing a major opportunity.

  • Plan out a wardrobe that fits the organization and its culture, It is important to know what to wear to an interview and to be well-groome Even if the company has a casual environment, you don't want to look like you slept in your outfit. Above all, dress for confidence. If you feel good, others will respond to you accordingly.

  •  Never arrive late to an interview Punctuality is a subtle clue about attitude and behaviour. Tardiness, no matter the excuse, is a major blunder. Arriving a bit early is also a chance to observe the dynamics of the workplace.i f you have a portfolio or samples of your work, bring those along too.

  •  Instead of just answering each person’s question, see if you can make connections and demonstrate your active listening skills.If you are not hearing it, you are missing a major opportunity. Good communication skills include listening and letting the person know you heard what was said.Maintain good eye contact. Sit forward in your chair. Be animated. Show high levels of interest Sometimes what is not said is just as important as what is said.

  • By preparing responses to common interview question.Avoid superficial small talk.they ask many types of questions If you fail to relate a specific example, you not only don't answer the question, but you also miss an opportunity to prove your ability and talk about your skills. Make sure you understand what is being asked, and get further clarification.Look directly at the person asking the question and begin by answering to them, making eye contact. Then, look at the other panel members as you finish the rest of your comments.

  •  Be aware of any inappropriate slang words or references to age, race, religion, politics.Detrimental forms of body language: slouching, looking off in the distance, playing with pen, fidgeting in chair, brushing back hair, touching face, chewing gum, mumbling.

  •  The smart job-seeker prepares questions to ask days before the interview, adding any additional queries that might arise from the interview. Ask a question such as, "do you think my skills match your needs?" This gets straight to the point and, at worse, reveals other obstacles to overcome.
Finally all these tips help you for a good interview .



 

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