- List on your wins and achievements, then draw a second list from it – highlighting different aspects of your personality. Do not under play your achievements.
- Seek help from all your contacts. Asking for help during job hunt is like asking for directions when you are lost. It is better to ask for directions then to stay lost.
- Your Resume should not be condensed biographical sketch (nor a razzle dazzle document) of your life and work. It must reveal your experiences, diverse skills & vast knowledge in an appropriate manner.
- Be ready to respond positively (”I can do that”) to tricky questions probing your knowledge and experiences in a different area. Having a “can do” attitude can sometimes be more important than actual experiences. This way one is sure to get at least interesting work where one can learn and get ahead.
- Be it a war or an interview, before actually going full throttle, one needs to plan to prepare well & at the same time watch out for the unexpected. The best way out is to arm oneself with answers for all the possible questions.
- Try not to be everything in an interview. Most candidate try too hard in an interview & are very accommodating. Don’t be. The most commonly asked question during an interview is “What could you contribute to this organization?” The usual answer given is “Whatever you ned” This just shows your desperation. Guard against this.
- Negotiating Salary, benefits & working conditions. Clearly, keeping realistic picture of your own fair market value & the current economic climate in mind. Most experts beleive that a candidate should guard against winning a salary Tug-Of-War at the expense of losing the goodwill of his interviewer.
- Lost out on a job. It is always a good idea to call your interviewer & ask him for feedback on the reasons why you were not hired.
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On the Day of Interview
(1) Don’t study late in the night before the interview. a full night’s sleep is a must before the interview to remain fit and fresh during the course of the day.
(2) Don’t eat an exceptionally heavy breakfast on the day of your interview as it might make you feel uncomfortable or heavy.
During the Interview
(1) Don’t forget to close the door after you have entered the interview hall.
(2) Don’t forget to ask permission before coming in, Ask “May I come in , please”.
(3) Don’t forget timely salutation when you reached near the table of the chairman. Greet them according t the time.
(4) Don’t sit down on your own. Wait for the chairman’s instruction to take a seat.
(5) Don’t start on your own. Let the chairman initiate the proceeding.
(6) Don’t make artificial or excessive gesticulation. Try to be as normal and relaxed as possible.
(7) Don’t interrupt the others. Let the chairman or member complete his question.
(8) Don’t fiddle around with your buttons, your hair or anything else it shows your nervousness.
(9) Don’t try to avoid questions. If consecutively two or more members have put their questions, reply to each one in the same order.
(10) Don’t enter into any arguments with the chairman or any other member of the board.
(11) Don’t give evasive or confusing answers. If you are not sure of something be frank and politely say “Sir, I am not aware of such a thing” or “Sir, Sorry I do not know”
(12) Don’t change your stand. Be consistent in the line of argument you have chosen. Do not give self-contradictory or conflicting answers.
(13) Don’t readily agree with everything the interviewer says if you have valid arguments to support your point of view. In case of disagreement be polite and say “I beg to differ, sir because…” and try to convince him of your own point of view.
(14) Don’t try to gain the favor of the chairman or any of the members by giving a biased opinion which you think might please him. This will not show your maturity or integrity.
(15) Don’t miss the opportunity to compliment the interviewer.
(16) Don’t give up. While arguing a point, don’t give up until the topic is changed by the interviewer.
(17) Don’t enter into political controversy.
After the Interview
(1) Don’t extend your hand for a handshake with the chairman. Let him offer his hand first if he wants to.
(2) While leaving the room, don’t turn back to look at the members. Don’t forget yours manners of leaving the hall is being observed by the interview board.
(3) Don’t forget to close the door after you.
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