Hiring managers decides the fate of the candidates with in the 15
minutes of interview.
They expect the candidates to maintain social etiquette and show some
professionalism.
THE BASIS
Dress well in formals.
Reach venue on time.
Be polite
Do not speak in a too familiar way.
Do not ask personal questions/ crack jokes.
Divulge personal information judiciously.
Give full attention to interviewer
Carry all necessary documents along with a notepad and pen.
Check your resume for spelling & grammar.
Make sure you know what is in your resume.
BE PREPARED
Do good research about the job profile and the company / organization.
Be prepared to answer questions like;
Why you want to shift from your present job?
Why you applied for this job?
Where do you see yourself five years now?
What are your expectations from this job?
Above questions are posed to check your interest levels. Make good use
of them.
Anticipation questions & be prepared to answer.
Impress upon that you are interested in the job and can add value to
the company/ organization.
Before meeting, go through your resume. What you talk must match your
credentials in the resume.
PRESENTATIONS
When answering uncomfortable questions be tactful. Question like,
. Relationship with previous
employer?
. Gap in the resume?
. Poor performance?
Present a positive picture of your employment and experience
Never act as though you are above the job nor show that you are
desperate for it.
Speak confidently.
Shaking legs & clenching hands are signs of anxiety.
QUESTIONS
Do not quiz the interviewer.
Discuss about pay & profit after you are selected.
Allow them to bring up salary topic first.
I wish every potential applicant read and took this simple information to heart. So often I find that applicants have done no research on the job posted, the company and are not prepared with a basic resume or copies of their documentation including license, legal work permit papers, certifications. It takes 15 seconds to make a first impression, so remember that as you walk with the interviewer to the office area to be interviewed. By the time you sit down, you have most likely already been sized up. Eye contact, steady voice, and thoughtful answers are what I look for in addition to skill set match. I use behavioral interview questions that focus on actual events and forces the applicant to tell real story of events that show me how they behave in situations like conflict, difficult stressful situation, crisis, high customer satisfaction. Great advise for those new to the work force! Happy interviewing!
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