Interview Guidance

Getting ready for the interview it is very important to carry out preliminary investigation. You have to collect as much information about the company you are going for the interview and people you are going to meet.

All the necessary information you may get using different ways. If you want to work in a big enterprise you have to get to know the services and production of the enterprise. Most companies promote itself spreading colorful leaflets and brochures about their work. It can be useful to find the articles about the company in magazines or newspapers. You may talk to a person who works for the company or worked in it. He may tell you a great number of interesting details.

Successful Interview Tips

An Employer looks for intelligence (intellectual and emotional), communication skills, leadership qualities, ethics, competence, energy, imagination etc., from the candidate.

Why Do Candidates Fail In An Interview

Poor grooming
Discourteous and ungraceful body language
Poor manners
Poor diction
Vague responses
Unappealing resume
Monetary benefits-centric approach
Lack of punctuality
Poor waiting hall behaviour

Some Behavioural "Unfavourable" Aspects

Lack of personal or career goals
Lack of enthusiasm and confidence
Not owning up responsibility for mistakes
Self-justification, aggressiveness
Lack ofemotional maturity
Negative and cynical attitude
Over-reacting to questions
Lacking sense of humour
Complaining about various things and previous employers

Preparing for an interview - Look for

Company's main products and services and likely new products and services
Its key markets, its position in market and between major competitors
Its financial position / profit / turnover
Its history, reputation and achievements
Arrange all the papers required in a folder : Resume / CV, call letters, degree certificates, mark lists, NSS, NCC, sports / games certificates, experience certificates, references.

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