INTERVIEW ADVICE

a word that scares even the most qualified & well - read aspirants. The only sight of those faces of three stern, note-taking interviewers staring at you from the other side of a table is enough to get an individual shivers. Unfortunately a recent survey shows that interviews are the most preferred & sought after method of assessing a candidate's performance limits & professional excellence.

So when interviews are almost certain & unavoidable, the wisest thing to do is to face them with confidence & create a happy image of interviews for oneself

1. Interview - not a chance

Keep in mind that an interview is a not a "chance" but an opportunity for you to present yourself to the company. Therefore its important to prepare well for the questions to be shooted at you

2. Believe the cliché -' First impression is the last impression'

The concern of making a good impression on the interviewer on the very first time includes making sure you are well-groomed, hold a serious mood, and are well-versed & equipped with the knowledge of company's background. Most importantly ensure that you carry appropriate body language during the interview by not fiddling here n there & smiling unnecessarily. Also make a good eye-to-eye contact. Carry along a long copy of your application with all the required certificates in a handy & smart folder & don't miss to switch off your mobile phone before you enter the dreaded room.

3. Sound forthright & honest

When you are called for an interview, the hiring manager believes that you are a perfect fit for the opening. Now a candidate who can retort questions in a way which is acceptable, but not necessarily right, to the interviewer, someone who knows something about their potential employers business and the post they hope to fill that vacant position

4. Do your homework

Preparation always creates confidence. So the important thing to an interview is to be well prepared. It's important to consider two things:

• Prepare yourself practically for the interview.
• Gather information, which is useful during the interview

5. The dreaded hoax question

Hoax questions, such as "who would your ideal dinner guests be?" are quite rare in interviews to be asked but they can pop up, so it's important to be prepared. Point worth noticing is that these questions test your ability to cope with the unexpected situation. So don't loose your cool. If you need time to think about you answer, ask if you can come back to that question later. You can use it as a chance to refer back to your skills, picking business leaders or people whose skills you admire as your guests, but ultimately there's no harm in answering a relatively trivial question with your honest opinion.

6. Coping with nerves

The best way to get over nerves is to prepare well in advance. The fewer surprises that comes your way, the less likely you are likely to get nervous. But even after all of it, if you do find you put off by anxiety then it's perfectly alright to mention that everyone gets nervous and if you just ask for a moment to collect your thoughts take a deep breath, relax - then you can get back on track

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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

·         Open ended questions - This is a very popular form of questioning used by interviewers. The most basic form of this kind of question is 'tell me about…' Prepare for 6 W's where, who, what, why, when or how.

·         Probing questions - This technique is often used when the interviewer feels that a candidate has more to offer but has not been able to relate to a particular open-ended question

·         Leading questions - A straight response is expected to a leading question. An example of this kind of question is "Don't you think that, trainings are a complete waste of time?" This kind of question is often used to assess the candidate's communication skills & art of talking

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FAQ'S DURING THE INTERVIEW

1. Tell me about yourself
2. Why do you feel that you will be successful in...?
3. Why did you decide to interview with our organization?
4. Are you willing to relocate?
5. Tell me about your scholastic record.
6. Tell me about your extra-curricular activities and interests.
7. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

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