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Interview – Dont’s 20 November 2008 at 1:08 pm by Premium Blogger

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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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.