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Interview – Do’s 17 November 2008 at 4:03 pm by Premium Blogger

A Day before the Interview :

(1) Select the dress you are going to wear and make sure that it is clean, well ironed and without any missing buttons. Make sure that your outfit suits the post for which you are being interviewed.

(2) Ensure that your shoes are well polished and that you have a matching pair of socks.

(3) If you wear a turban , make sure that it is clean, matches your outfit and neatly tied.

(4) Collect all your certificates, mark-sheet and other relevant papers and file then in chronological order in a neat folder.

(5) Go through your bio-data, marksheets and certificates and mentally prepare yourself to answer question on “Your Bio – Data”

(6) Brush up your general knowledge and collect important facts and current event in your trade, especially those concerning about your industry.

(7) Ensure that you have a pocket comb and your wrist watch is showing the correct time.

(8) Hear the late night news bulletin and take note of any important news item.

(9) Take out the interview call letter and put it on the top of your folder containing your marksheets and certificates. Note the time of interview once again to make sure that you are not late for the interview.

On the Day of the Interview :

(1) Read the morning newspaper and jot down the important headlines.

(2) If there is time, try to hear the last news bulletin.

(3) Get ready a little before time so that you have sufficient time available for collecting your folder and other things to avoid the last minute panic.

(4) Try to reach the venue of the interview atleast half an hour early. While starting from your house keep a margin for unforeseen traffic jams or any other factor that may delay you.

(5) Introduce yourself in a courteous manner

(6) While you are waiting to be called in, talk to other candidates and discuss with them important current affairs and news items of the day.

(7) Read company materials while you wait.

(8) Have a firm handshake.

(9) Listen.

(10) Use body language to show interest.

(11) Smile, nod, give nonverbal feedback to the interviewer.

(12) Thank the interviewer.

(13) Write a thank – you letter to anyone you have spoken no.

+ Interview Blunders By Premium Blogger 13 November 2008 at 11:54 am and have No Comments

•    Dress Inappropriately
It works well both sides giving positive and negative impression; depend on the job you are applying.

•    Fail to do your Home work –
How it looks when interviewer asked you that “What you know about the company?” and u don’t know. So it’s better to be prepared well on these basic questions:
o    About the company
o    About the Post you are going for Interview
o    What the company wants from the candidate
•    Poor Communication Skills
It’s important to communicate well with everyone you meet in your search for employment. Connecting positively to the person who might hire you is very important. Proper Handshake, Eye Contact are also a part of better communication.

•    Proper Body Language
Do not appear half-asleep, go to bed early the night before the interview and sleep soundly knowing that you are fully prepared for the day ahead. Do not use negative body language, or convey inappropriate aspects of your character.

•    Fuzzy Facts
Even if you have submitted a resume when you applied for the job, you may also be asked to fill out a job application. Make sure you know the information you will need to complete an application including dates of prior employment, graduation dates, and employer contact information.

•    Don’t talk too much
Don’t tell jokes during the interview. Do avoid using poor language, slang, and pause words (such as “like,” “uh,” and “um”).

•    Wrong Answer
Instead of giving wrong answer prefer to say ‘NO’

•    Fail to Follow Up