Interview tips Jobs TIPS FOR THE INTERVIEW Entering The Room Prior to opening the door, adjust

your attire so that is falls well.Stub out you r cigarette, if a smoker and before entering enquire by saying, May I come in Sir /Madam .If they allow you to do so, make sure you shut the door behind you softly. Face the panel and confidently say Good day Sir/Madam. If the members of the inter view board want to shake hand then offer a firm grip maintaining eye contact and a smile. Seek permission to sit down. If the interviewers are standing wait for them to sit down first before sitting. An alert interviewer would diffuse the t ense situation with light-hearted humour and immediately set a rapport with the interviewers. Lead The Interview A good interviewer would be quick to settle and begin to lead the interviewers. Enthusiasm The Interviewer normally pays more attention if you display an enthusiasm in wha tever you say.This enthusiasm comes across in the energetic way you put forward you ideas. You should maintain a cheerful disposition throughout the interviewer is, a pleasant countenance holds the interviewers interest. Be Brief Brevity is the hall mark of a good communicator. It is recommended that you volu nteer information but this must be done in a lucid and to-the-pointer manner. An over-talkative or verbose person is instantly disliked and misjudged. Don t Bluff If you do not know the answer to a question, it is better to acknowledge not kno wing it rather than trying to bluff your way through it. The interviewer will re spect you integrity and honesty. In our experience interviewers immediately take a stance of grilling a candidate if they suspect him or her of lying. Humor A little humor or with thrown in the discussion occasionally enables the intervi ewer to look at the pleasant side of your personality. By injecting humor in the situation doesn t mean that you should keep telling jokes but to make a passing c omment that perhaps, makes the interviewer smile. Interviewer Fatigue Mostly interviews are conducted the whole day leading to fatigued minds. A littl e humor as a starter will ease the fatigued minds. However, if you do not have t he knack of humor, it is better not to get into it. You must be proactive in off ering information about your-self as the interviewers will be willing listeners. Be Well Mannered The way you conduct yourself reflects your upbringing and your culture. It is go od to project an air of humility. Over confidence is often misinterpreted by int erviewees as Arrogance. Polite statements as recommended. Avoid Slang During an interview, slang will probably not be understood and certainly not app reciated. Your communication need to be as formal and explicit as possible. Be Poised Your posture during the interview adds or diminishes your personality. You shoul d keep all certificates, testimonials and other relevant documents neatly on the table. Mannerisms such as playing with your tie, theatrical gesticulations, sha ke legs or sitting with arms slung over back of adjoining chair must be avoided. It is vital to be conscious of your posture and gesticulations as they tell a l ot about our personality. Ask Question, If Necessary Many interviewees believe that an interview is a one-way street the interviewee is the hapless interviewer victim struggling to be selected and the interviewer is

the all-powerful being in whose hands lies the destiny of the interview. It is my th. You may ask a question/clarify information if necessary. Interviewers quite in order and mush appreciate it. Eye Contact You must maintain eye contact with the panel, right through the interview. This shows your self-confidence and honesty. Many interviewees, while answering, tend to look away. This conveys you are concealing your own anxiety, fear and lack o f confidence. Maintaining an eye contact is a difficult process. As the circumst ances in an interview are difficult the value of eye contact is tremendous in ma king a personal impact. Listen Carefully It is imperative for you to listen carefully to the questions being asked. If a question is not clear, it would be quite in order for you to seek clarification on the same. Seeking a clarification is far better than giving an irrelevant ans wer. It is very annoying for interviewers when an interviewee misinterprets the questions and answers by saying something, which is irrelevant. Be Natural Many interviewees adopt a stance, which is not their natural self. It is amusing for interviewers when a candidate launches into an accent which he or she canno t sustain consistently through the interview or adopt mannerisms that are incons istent with their own personalities. Interviewers appreciate a natural person ra ther than an actor. It is best for you to talk in the natural manner because you come across as genuine. Guard Against Some Common ailing candidates must guard against are: Poor physical projection Lack of courtesy and manners Being over aggressive Dishonesty Lack of life Lack of eye contact Lack of knowledge Non-punctual Extreme opinions Superficial answers Bluffing Causal approach Typical Questions Q: Tell Me About Yourself. ? This is very general question in which you can say almost anything about yoursel f. Prepare yourself for such a question so that you can tell about those things which are important such as basic details, your traits, achievements, aspiration , motivations and ambitions. Remember that a two sentence answer will only conve y how little there is to know about you. You should be able to say a lot without being verbose or self-opinionated. You must give direction to the interview. Q: What is Your Strength s and Weakness? This is a question that has stumped many an interviewee. It is asked to ascertai n how much you know about yourself. A person who knows oneself well is likely to be more effective in life. Many interviewees find it difficult to verbalize the ir strengths and weaknesses. Interviewees try to give a weakness that will not j eopardize their chances in the interview. Interviewers view statements of weakne sses as being very disarming. Remember to go to your next interview having thoug ht out well in advance what your strengths and weaknesses are. Q: Tell Me About Your Family Background.

This question is asked by interviewers in order to determine the social, cultura l, religious and economic milleu you come from.It could provide the basic attitu des that you come from.The best approach for such a question is to bring out not only the facts of a parentage and background but also some of the good principl es they have taught you.In our experience, most interviewees simply mention thei r father s name and occupations. They may sometimes tell us about their brothers a nd sisters with special emphasis of those who may have done well in life. Q: Why Did You Choose Your Particular This is question is asked to get know alities It is advisable at this point he with the job. For example, you may I am an extrovert and love traveling. e the opportunity to do so. Field Of Work? your temperament, attitude and personal qu to bring out your best qualities linking t say, I choose to be in a sales job because I like meeting people and this job gives m

Q: Why do you consider yourself suitable for a seat? The organization is concerned whether you have the requisite knowledge, skills, attitudes and habits for the particular seat.They are also concerned with your p ersonality profile, which includes your psychological and emotional make up, upb ringing, values and motivations.This would require you to thoroughly understand before the interview, the career description and specific requirements from the candidate.