We know many people struggle with interviews. If one is not able to crack an interview it does not mean that he or she is not good, it is just that they lack certain strategies to follow during the interview. It is not necessary to know every thing, if a candidate is able to answer the questions in a way, which is acceptable, but not necessarily right, he can still be successful in cracking the interview. There are certain things, which an interviewer will be expecting from an interviewee: confidence, smiling face, good dressing sense and body language and not to forget common sense. Following the below written tips will help you crack any interview.
Instructions- Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Things you will need:
Pleasing Smile
Curriculum Vitae
Documents of Education and previous employer
Identity Proofs
Decent briefcase
Pen and Paper or Notepad
Steps
Step One
Dressing etiquettes
Good dressing is a way to feel good and confident. The first impression is 90% visual and 10% vocal. Looking good does not mean you have to wear your wedding suit for an interview. Choose a decent suit either in gray shade or black shade. Wear preferably cotton shirts so that it breathes and your perspiration is absorbed. Check your shoes, tie and socks goes well with the suit. Avoid flashy colours. Ladies can go for formal suits or skirts (below knee), and stick to minimum makeup and no heavy jewellery..
Step Two
Smile
Now you are dressed for interview look at yourself in the mirror and “Smile”. Nervousness is natural; you need not worry about it. This reduces by time but you can never eradicate it completely. When ever you smile 60% of your nervousness vanishes. Greet your interviewer with a pleasing smile as you enter the interview room.
Step Three
Curriculum Vitae and Subject
Be thorough with your CV. whatever experience, projects and hobbies you have mentioned in your CV should be on your fingertips and know the analysis and result of the same. Many people are so nervous and worried about getting a job that they forget to see their CV before the interview. Next essential detail is about knowing your core subjects, because if it is a technical interview then it becomes a compulsion to have in depth knowledge of the subject. Good dressing will give a good first impression but if you want to bag the job then the level of your knowledge will be the deciding factor.
Step Four
Practical Application
Once you have known the theory of the subject, you should also know the practical application that is where and why you should apply it. Here comes the test of your presence of mind and general awareness of growth of the present industry standards. Also, know about the company where you are going to give the interview. You should collect all the information about its history, its core competencies, its market share, which will be readily available at the company website and internet.
Step Five
Frequently Asked Questions
Prepare for certain questions, which are the delicacies of an interview. Like the first question, “Tell me about your self”. What were your roles and responsibilities at previous employer?
What are your strengths and weakness? Why should we consider you and not the others for this job role? Answers for these questions can be prepared prior to interview, as these are the common questions asked in most of the interviews. Do not panic if your interviewers ask you something you have never heard of or you do not know. You need not leap but take time to answer. It is not wrong if you take a minute or so to come up with an answer, which may or may not be correct. Interviewers look for response not accuracy.
Step Six
Mock Interview
You can ask your friend to take a mock interview, which will help you to prepare and feel the experience of an interview. In addition, you can improve on the standards of your answering by practising this.
Tips
- Do not forget to carry all the important documents required for interview.
- Just be your self, you need not imitate someone to impress your interviewer.
Warnings
- Never do shabby things during interview, like shaking legs, digging nose or biting nails.
- Never listen to the rumours, spread by the candidates who have finished the interview before you.
