Interview Tips Section is classified into four
Sections
a)
Things to do Before Appearing for an Interview
b)
Checklists before Leaving to the Interview
c)
Things to do after you Arrive for the Interview
d)
Tips for Excelling in an Interview.
Things to do Before
Appearing for an Interview:
Before appearing for any Interview make certain to
do the following things. The below list will help you prepare well for the
Interview and increase your chances to clear the Interview.
1. Analyze the Role
for which you are applying.
Read the responsibilities of the role and think through
how you would fit into that role. Think through the operational aspects
involved with the role. Find out your strength which will help you perform well
in the role. Highlight that strength in the Interview and make certain to the
Interviewers that you are the right fit for the role. Analyzing about the role
will help you answer the Interviewer question around "What do you know
about this role?"
2. Research about
the Company.
Go through the company website to find out "what
they are doing for business". Identify the products/services that the
company offers. Read through the company's mission and vision statements. Read
the latest news about the company to see where they are headed, read about
their leadership team, their key customers, and shareholders. This preparation
will help you to clearly know about the company for which you are applying.
Researching about the company will help answer the question around "What
do you know about our company?"
3. Research about
the Team.
Find out people who work in the team for which you are
interviewed. If possible, try to know about the team and the role by speaking
with one of the team members. You can connect with the team members through
LinkedIn/Facebook/other social networks. Speaking with team members will give
you very good idea about the things that you would do in the new role. Speaking
with the team members can be highlighted in the Interview and that can be used
to demonstrate your keen interest in the job. Interviewer would view this as a
positive thing and you will have good chances of clearing the Interview. If
possible, try to get referral from the team members which will further increase
the chances of clearing the Interview.
Make certain to go through the version of the resume that
you shared with the Interviewer. You might have several versions of the resume,
make certain to read through the correct version before appearing for the
Interview. Many times Interviewers find that candidates do not know what they
have written in the resume. Be prepared to answer any question that the
Interviewer might have on any line in your resume. If you are not confident of
explaining any item in the resume, then it is better to remove that before
applying for a job.
5. Write-up for
standard Interview Questions.
Have a clear write up for typical Interview Questions
like "Tell me about yourself", "Strengths and weakness"
etc. The write-up will help you structure the way you want to present yourself.
Writing a proper response would give lot of confidence before facing the Interview.
6. Attend
Mock-Interview.
If possible, try to attend a Mock Interview. You can even
ask your friends to conduct a mock interview. Also, read through important
Interview questions that you might face in an Interview.
7. Decide on the
Dress.
Make certain to wear a neatly pressed formal shirt and
trousers. Ensure that the dress is a good fit and is not a discomfort for you.
Try to have some nice perfume to smell good.
8. Identify the
Logistics.
Do some research on the route to get to the office.
Identify how much time it would take through different mode (like bus, car,
train, air, bike etc.) to get to the office. Plan your logistics in such a way
to get to the office at least 15-20 minutes prior to the scheduled Interview Time.
Arriving on time demonstrates your "Punctuality". Remember that
arriving on time is the first impression that you create with the employer.
9. What to ask?
Prepare the question that you would ask the Interviewer
when you get a chance to ask them a question.
10. Have a Nice Hair
Cut before the Interview.
11. Sleep Well - have at least 8 hours of sleep
before the day of your Interview.
12. Carry 2 Copies
of your Resume to the Interview.
13. Have a Mouth
Freshener before entering the Interview.
Checklists before Leaving
to the Interview:
1. 2 copies of
resume
2. Copy of education
and experience letters
3. Neatly pressed
shirts and trousers
4. Carry a Mouth
freshener
5. Plan to arrive 15
minutes prior to the Interview
6. Appear confident
7. Make certain to
have the cell phone in silent mode
Things to do after you
Arrive for the Interview
1. Carry a pleasant
smile
2. Greet all the
people whom you meet
3. Remember the
names of people whom you meet
4. Be firm when you
shake hands
5. Don't be afraid
to say "I don't know"
6. Be positive
7. Show your
interest to learn new things
8. Listen carefully
Tips for Excelling in an
Interview
1. Have a very
pleasant smile while entering the Interview room.
2. Greet the
Interviewers.
3. Have a firm
handshake.
4. Carry 2 copies of
your resume.
5. Appear very
confident. Try not to fumble.
6. Listen to the
questions carefully. Always think through the response and structure it like a
nice sales pitch.
7. Articulate
clearly. Have enough pauses in between sentences.
8. Express your
eagerness to learn new things.
9. Express your
willingness to adapt to challenging things.
10. Never Panic.
11. It is OK to say
"I DON'T KNOW"
12. Be confident and
always express the urge to excel in the job
13. Be prepared to
ask the right question to the Interviewer whenever you get a chance.
14. Thank the
Interviewer while leaving the room
