Succeeding In Interviews
In todays competitive world, Organisations are looking for candidates who have the positive attitude, fire of enthusiasm, ability and keenness to learn, good team skills, ability to think Big and grow in the organsiation.
In a global village, selecting the right people at the reasonable cost is the key to success in any interview. An Interview is focussed, goal-oriented exchange of information between two or more people.
Goal of
Every Interviewer : Uncover a clear picture of a candidate’s past acompolishments and his future potential.
Every Interiewee : Convince that they are well equipped. ( Sills, Experience, Potential etcc.. )
Steps to Succeed In Interviews
- Before the interview
- On the day of interview
- Interview follow-up
Nothing tastes sweeter than success
Before the Interview ( Preparation Pays )
Good preparation before the interview leads to predictable results. The more you can sell yourself in the interview, the better are your chances of success.
The key to succeed in an interview is preparation and it should include the following :
- Know Yourself
( Self-assessment – Strengths, Weakness, Skills, abilities, accomplishments, Problem solving skills etc.. )
- Know the organisation
Gathering information about the company beforehand will certainly help you in making a positive impact in the interview.
( Gather information like History, Size of the organisation, Products, Services, Growth, Carreer paths, Geographic locations etc… )
- Know Potential Job ( Know job-profile, understand organisation chart )
- Match yourself to the job. ( Ask questions how you macth up to the job ? )
What does this job involve and what will be expected from me ?
Do I have the kind of experience they are looking for ?
What skills are they looking for and do I have those skills ?
How can I contribute to the growth and success of the organsisation ?
- Find out in avance how to get to the interview venue.
Your resume is your personal representative and makes a great first
impression.
Your appearnce really makes a lot of difference.
On the day of Interview
The following tips will be helpful on the day of interview
- Be punctual and polite with everyone you meet
- If you are late, inform
- Have a checklist before going for an interview
( Call letter, Original testimonials, Application, Photos, Pay slip, Plain Paper, Reading Material etc… )
- Always dress smartly & Comfortably
- Have a balanced approach. ( Know what to say and what not to say )
- Be positive and enthusiastic
- Listen carefully to the questions
- Keep your answers informative, but not too long
- Think about what you say ( Challenge. What Challenge ? )
- Think about questions in advance
- Maintain a proper body language ( Posture, Tone of voice, Gestures etc.. )
- Candidates must be prepared to ask questions too.
Having a certificate is important, but more important is to develop your personality and uniqueness.
Interview follow-up ( Analyse your interview performance )
Tips :
- Analyse before the impressions and memories fade.
- Don’t be too eager at the end of the interview. Leave with a pleasant smile on your face.
- Use each failure as feedback for constant progress towards your success.
- Writing a thank you letter shows that you are courteous and makes you stand out among the candidates.
Rather than getting ahead of others, it is important to get ahead of ourself and break our own self-record ofr success.
Points to ponder
- Burning desire to win is the first step towards success.
- Communication is the vehicle for all other skills.
- Between average and high performing organisations, it is the people who make the difference.
- Self-analysis of your strength and weaknesses will help you move one step ahead towards success.
- Boost your self-confidence and improve your self-image for achieving higher results.
- In an interview, communicate what you can contribute for the success of the organisation.
- The overall success of any individual depends not just on technical skills, but also on soft skills and behaviour.
- Develop your own uniqueness / worth
Success starts the day you take decision to succeed with a clear goal and persistent action plan.
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