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| Planning
for the Interview |
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Face the panel, but don't fall of the chair in a headlong rush-and-skid
attempt to tell your story. Take one step at a time. If you
place your foot on slippery ground, you could be ejecting out
on a free fall.
So prepare, fortify your thoughts, re-jig your memory, and
script and design your story (without frills and falsity).
Without the right preparation and storyboard, you could be a
loser at the interview. Here are a few preparation tips that
books on interviews sometimes overlook.
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| Pre-Interview
Management |
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Chronological Outline of Career and Education
Divide your life into segments defining your university, first
job, second job. For each stage, jot down : The reason for opting
certain course or profession; Your job responsibilities in your
previous/current job; Reason of leaving your earlier/current
job. You should be clear in your mind where you want to be in
the short and long term and ask yourself the reason why you
would be appropriate for the job you are being interviewed for
and how it will give shape to your future course.
Strengths and Weaknesses
You should keep a regular check on your strengths and weaknesses.
Write down three (3) technical and three (3) non-technical personal
strengths.
Most importantly, show examples of
your skills. This proves more effective than simply
talking about them. So if you're asked about a general skill,
provide a specific example to help you fulfil the interviewer's
expectations. It isn't enough to say you've got excellent leadership
skills Instead, try saying: I think I have excellent leaderships
skills which I have acquired through a combination of effective
communication, delegation and personal interaction.
This has helped my team achieve its goals.
As compared to strengths, the area of weaknesses is difficult
to handle. Put across your weakness in such a way that it
at least seems to be a positive virtue to the interviewer.
Describe a weakness or area for development that you have worked
on and have now overcome.
Questions you should be prepared for |
| Tell
us about yourself. |
| What
do you know about our company? |
| Why
do you want to join our company? |
| What
are your strengths and weaknesses? |
| Where
do you see yourself in the next five years? |
| How
have you improved the nature of your job in the past years
of your working? |
| Why
should we hire you? |
| What
contributions to profits have you made in your present
or former company? |
Why
are you looking for a change?
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| Common
Questions |
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Tell me about yourself ?
Start from your education and give a brief coverage of previous
experiences. Emphasise more on your recent experience explaining
your job profile.
What do you think of your boss?
Put across a positive image, but don't exaggerate.
Why should we hire you? Or why are you interested in this job?
Sum up your work experiences with your abilities and emphasise
your strongest qualities and achievements. Let your interviewer
know that you will prove to be an asset to the company.
How much money do you want?
Indicate your present salary and emphasise that the opportunity
is the most important consideration.
Do you prefer to work in a group?
Be honest and give examples how you've worked by yourself and
also with others. Prove your flexibility. Keep in mind that
Team Game is the BEST game.
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| Questions
to the Interviewer |
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At the end of the interview, most interviewers generally ask
if you have any questions. Therefore, you should be prepared
beforehand with 2-3 technical and 2-3 non-technical questions
and commit them to your memory before the interview.
Do not ask queries related to your
salary, vacation, bonuses, or other benefits. This information
should be discussed at the time of getting your joining letter.
The Keyword Is Do your homework before going for an interview,
find out as much information on the company (go to JobsAhead
Company Q and A) as possible. The best sources are the public
library, the Internet (you can check out the company's site),
and can even call the company and get the required information.
The information gives you a one-up in the interview besides
proving your content company or position. Seek assistance from
individuals who are in the profession and whose counsel you
value most. Be confident in your approach and attitude; let
the panel feel it through your demeanour, body language and
dressing.
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Group
Discussion - GD
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Getting prepared for your interview is the best way to dig deep
and know yourself. You will be surprised that it would breed
a new familiarity become more familiar with your own qualifications
that will be make you present yourself better. All the best
and get ready to give a treat.
Many companies conduct group discussion after the written test
so as to check on your interactive skills and how good you are
at communicating with other people.
The GD is to check how you behave, participate and contribute
in a group, how much importance do you give to the group objective
as well as your own, how well do you listen to viewpoints of
others and how open-minded are you in accepting views contrary
to your own.
The aspects which make up a GD are verbal communication, non-verbal
behaviour, conformation to norms, decision-making ability and
cooperation. You should try to be as true as possible to these
aspects.
The keyword is: During a GD session
You have to make your turn. Always Try to maintain eye contact
and a unique smile.
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