Dear Jobseekers, Here is a small write up that could help you move from good to great. Interview – Quality Time: The time that you spend with the client at the Interview, needs to be quality time. This is an opportunity for you to highlight your positive points- your strengths. The client is looking for the right skill set, attitude, aptitude and values that match with the organization. You must make a positive impression on the client. Ensure you know the basics: · Client Name · Date and time of the interview · Position being interviewed for · Role and Job Description · The exact location of the company / Route Map · Contact person and telephone number · The name of the interviewer, his designation / panel size · Website of the company · Company’s Profile and Corporate culture · Salary range as indicated by the client · Carry a copy of your CV, 2 photographs and copies of your educational certificates and passport. · Pay attention to you dress code and grooming Homework - You must do sufficient research on the company Also ensure that you do not misrepresent any of the factual data including: · Period of service · Current remuneration · Current position and Job description · Previous employment data · Family background · Education background · References · Training Questions to expect at the interview · Reason for leaving the present job · What are your strengths and weaknesses? · A valid explanation if there have been too many changes in jobs / industry · Questions based on the job / specialization · Any initiative undertaken in a previous job that has made a significant positive impact · Current performance and quantifying it · Career plans and where you see yourself in the next 5-7 years · What do you know about the company you are seeking a job with? · Personal likes / dislikes / hobbies / willingness to relocate · Current salary and expected salary · References from ex–employers · Family details Pitfalls to avoid during an interview · Do not be late for an interview. If the circumstances are beyond your control ensure the consultant / client is informed well in advance · Avoid a limp handshake · Be conscious of your posture / body language (Don’t keep hands crossed across chest) · Do maintain eye-contact · Avoid any strong regional accents / colloquial usages while talking · Avoid being either over aggressive or too meek at the interview · Avoid usage of words / phrases you are not sure about · Do not over emphasize on the remuneration / monetary benefits you are looking for · Do not bad-mouth previous employer/s · Be honest about the reasons for changing previous job/s · Be forthright if you do not have enough knowledge about a particular question asked · Do not overstate your past achievements · Do not go for the interview without doing basic homework on the company / job / role / subject · Do not overstate current salary · Be positive and alert at all time during the interview · Ask intelligent / relevant questions when the interviewer gives you a chance to learn more about the company. · Do not be rude or impatient if the client asks probing questions- he may be checking your level of tolerance Closing the interview · Avoid saying that you need to consult parents / friends etc to take a decision, rather ask for time to give a response · Do not show discouragement if you feel the interview has not been positive · Thank the interviewer for the time and opportunity provided · Be cheerful and positive and show your eagerness to join the organization
Posted on: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 06:29:12 +0000
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