INTERVIEW:

Interview is a form of oral communication . It is one to

one or one to group interaction. The most important skill one should possess during an interview is ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE WELL. Interviews are pre-planned and structured. It helps to make an assessment of each other. It is a formal presentation between an interviewer and an interviewee It is a form of medieval torture designed to reduce candidates to a quivering wreck . Interviews are not meant to be ordeal.

IMPORTANT QUALITIES ONE SHOULD HAVE:

Leadership : this is very important for any candidate who wants to obtain a job where he has to order around. Team spirit : companies prefer people who can work well with their colleagues. Excellent communication and flexibility : ability to speak and manage people with a cool head even in the toughest of situations. Sense of humour : its all about optimism and having an open attitude. Punctuality : try to be on time . it is very essential to impress the employer.

TOP TEN TIPS TO IMPRESS YOUR INTERVIEWER:

y COMMUNICATION SKILLS: excellent communication skills is the first thing that employers look for in a candidate. y ADAPTABILITY : show that you are flexible and that you are not struck in a rut. y TEAM WORK SKILLS: interviewers always expect people having good co-ordination with the fellow collegues. y ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS: prove that you are able to organise thing in a quick and clear maner. y INTER PERSONAL SKILLS: you should prove your interpersonal skills like working with others , being responsible , dealing with conflicts , etc.

y MOTIVATION AND INITIATIVE: get across that you

are willing for any initiative at any point of time. y ANALYTICAL SKILLS: show that you are able to analyse and clearly identify problems. y COMPUTER SKILLS: in today s modern technological world , understanding of various types of softwares are essential. y HONESTY AND INTEGRITY: be honest in whatever you speak. Don t bluff about the answers which you actually don t know y STRONG WORK ETHIC : prove them that you are willing to give 100% commitment to the job and company

SOME TACTICS TO IMPRESS THE INTERVIEWER

y SELLING YOURSELF: show yourself in the brightest

light as possible by talking about the accomplishments achieved. y TURN NEGATIVE INTO POSITIVE: try to bring out the positive aspects of whatever you speak. y GO FROM BIG TO SMALL : start big and give a very short description of the depth of your experience, then follow up with the smaller ones. y TAKE THE BULL BY THE HORNS: It is important to voice your thoughts if you think they are an asset to the interview and it will show initiative

TIPS TO BE FOLLOWED IN AN INTERVIEW:

y Listen attentively. y Avoid nervous mannerisms. Appear calm and composed. y Don t talk too much , but engage them in conversation. y Speak clearly with a good grammar ,

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friendly tone and a normal tempo voice. Always clarify and expand your answers , but don t go on keep rambling. Use strong vocabulary with neutral accent. Be positive , brisk and enthusiastic. Avoid fidgeting and slouching. Conduct yourself cordially and respectfully. Ask pertinent questions. Do not monopolise the interviewer s time

WHILE GIVING ANSWERS:

 Be concise . Rambling often may turn off the

interviewer.  Provide examples . Support your contentions with suitable examples.  Be honest . Its better to state the truth rather than beating about the bush.  Always maintain your professionalism . Keep your guard up.  Take a moment or two to frame your responses , so that you can be sure enough to fully answer the questions.

FEW REASONS THAT MAY LET YOU DOWN DURING AN INTERVIEW

y Lack of proper oral communication. y Inappropriate attitude. y Lack of knowledge about the working world. y Lack of confidence. y Inappropriate or fake degree. y Lack of experience. y Lack of motivation. y Clumsy body language and indescent behaviour. y Dishonesty gets discovered and is grounds for with

drawing job offers.

DON TS IN AN INTERVIEW:
y THE INTERVIEW IS NOT AN INTERROGATION: it

not only includes questioning , but it is a business conversation between two people , where both have questions and answers. y FAILING TO ASK QUESTIONS: At the end of the interview the interviewer will ask if you have any questions you would like to ask, if you say a simple no , This gives the impression that you are not in the least bit interested and you gave no thought about questions to ask before hand.

y RESEARCH YOURSELF: Think about questions you

may be asked during the interview and prepare your answers, you have to be ready to back up any claims of achievements that you make y FORGETTING TO SWITCH OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONES: check twice if you have put your mobile in silent or switched it off or else it may interrupt your interview. y NERVOUSNESS: confirm the belief that the employer has in you and establish good rapport.

IN SHORT:
y Start with a handshake , pleasant smile , a confident

and positive attitude. y Stand and sit erect y Be inquisitive. y Don t fidget , be cautious of your attitude and characteristics. y Eye contact plays a vital role. y Gesturing with hands seems to be natural but keep it in moderation. y Feel comfortable. Be polite. y Never slack off , be positive about your experiences so far.