Interview Your Way to Success
Yesterday, our Professor Mr.Shankaran told lot of tips on effective communication on Interviews.!!!
There are seven dimensions to follow while preparing to an interviews. They are:
1.Basic Engineering Knowledge and favourite Subjects.
2.Projects It also includes Mini Projects.
4.Soft skills especially effective communication and effective presentation.
5.Professional Behaviour.
6.Interviews.
7.Continuous Learning and Continuous practice leading to Continuous Improvement.
When we are attending the Interview and we must answer all of the questions in unconscious (sensation and feeling) presence i.e., it will be visualizing all those thing in brief and concise manner.
Most Important thing is to ensure that we must sure about our confident level. Always be Patient.
Interview Checklist:
Attire: appropriate dress and footwear.
A watch. For women, minimal jewelry and makeup, light perfume.
A printout of your resume, coversheet, and other documents you might need.
Address and phone number of where you’re going.
A note pad and pencil or pen.
II. Preparing Questions and Answers
Practice makes perfect. Many career counselors offer workshops, mock interviews or one-on-one coaching. But do avoid being over-rehearsed.
Online career sites also provide preparation information. Check them out!
Think of possible questions and your answers to them. Check your resume and know it well; many questions pertain to points made in the resume. Read the most frequently asked interview questions here!
Practice having an alert and upright posture, and clear presentation and speech for the interview.
Prepare a 30-45 second introduction (a “personal commercial” to promote yourself as a valuable resource to the company). This would help respond to the favorite opening question “Tell me about yourself.” Knowing your answer will help overcome the initial nervousness.
Prepare Questions you would like to ask the employers. Check out our 22 questions you can ask in an interview.
Ask Family and Friends to Interview You and practice your answers with them. Go!!
III. Arrival
Allow plenty of time to get to the interview. Make sure you don’t have to rush to it.
Be there at least 5-10 minutes early. It makes a great impression! If you’re late for your interview, you might be late for the job!
Inform the receptionist of your arrival.
Sit upright and alert when asked.
Browse through any available company literature while waiting. It will prevent nervousness and help prepare you for the interview.
IV. During the Interview
Greet your interviewer with a smile and a firm handshake.
Communicate verbally and nonverbally. Speak clearly, listen closely, and show receptiveness through your gestures and facial expressions. Respond to smiles and nods.
Listening is the key to answering well. Pay attention to what is said rather than on how you are doing.
Pause to give yourself time to compose a thoughtful response.
Be honest with yourself and your employer about what you can/not do. Lying would injure your credibility and land you in a job you might not like.
Be confident but not overly so; you are aiming to impress rather than intimidate.
Don't cover up mistakes. Instead, focus on what you learnt from them. Show positivity.
Closing the interview. The interviewer may give you a first sign of closing by asking you if you have any questions. Make sure your questions reflect your professional values.
Before leaving you may ask for clarifications of previous statements if needed. You might want to briefly mention one or two additional skills that further match you to the organization.
Leave a positive impression. Don’t show discouragement even if you think you didn’t interview well. Convey your interest, even if you’ve heard things you do not like.
V. After the Interview
- Thank the receptionist or the secretary on your way out.
Take notes on your performance and how you could improve at the next interview.
Write a thank you note or email to your employer as soon as possible. Include key points you made in your notes. Try to do that within 24 hours from the interview. You may add brief information that supports your standing which you neglected emphasizing or mentioning in the interview. You should also mention something you talked about that could help them remember you.
Proofread your thank-you email or letter. It is as important as your resume in making a final impression, so make sure that it is professional. Review our sample follow-up letter here for guidelines.
Call. If you do not hear a response on the appointed date, feel free to call the organization about the status of your candidacy, but do not nag.
Attire: appropriate dress and footwear.
A watch. For women, minimal jewelry and makeup, light perfume.
A printout of your resume, coversheet, and other documents you might need.
Address and phone number of where you’re going.
A note pad and pencil or pen.
Practice makes perfect. Many career counselors offer workshops, mock interviews or one-on-one coaching. But do avoid being over-rehearsed.
Online career sites also provide preparation information. Check them out!
Think of possible questions and your answers to them. Check your resume and know it well; many questions pertain to points made in the resume. Read the most frequently asked interview questions here!
Practice having an alert and upright posture, and clear presentation and speech for the interview.
Prepare a 30-45 second introduction (a “personal commercial” to promote yourself as a valuable resource to the company). This would help respond to the favorite opening question “Tell me about yourself.” Knowing your answer will help overcome the initial nervousness.
Prepare Questions you would like to ask the employers. Check out our 22 questions you can ask in an interview.
Ask Family and Friends to Interview You and practice your answers with them. Go!!
Allow plenty of time to get to the interview. Make sure you don’t have to rush to it.
Be there at least 5-10 minutes early. It makes a great impression! If you’re late for your interview, you might be late for the job!
Inform the receptionist of your arrival.
Sit upright and alert when asked.
Browse through any available company literature while waiting. It will prevent nervousness and help prepare you for the interview.
Greet your interviewer with a smile and a firm handshake.
Communicate verbally and nonverbally. Speak clearly, listen closely, and show receptiveness through your gestures and facial expressions. Respond to smiles and nods.
Listening is the key to answering well. Pay attention to what is said rather than on how you are doing.
Pause to give yourself time to compose a thoughtful response.
Be honest with yourself and your employer about what you can/not do. Lying would injure your credibility and land you in a job you might not like.
Be confident but not overly so; you are aiming to impress rather than intimidate.
Don't cover up mistakes. Instead, focus on what you learnt from them. Show positivity.
Closing the interview. The interviewer may give you a first sign of closing by asking you if you have any questions. Make sure your questions reflect your professional values.
Before leaving you may ask for clarifications of previous statements if needed. You might want to briefly mention one or two additional skills that further match you to the organization.
Leave a positive impression. Don’t show discouragement even if you think you didn’t interview well. Convey your interest, even if you’ve heard things you do not like.
VI. Responding to the outcomeAlways respond in writing to an offer as soon as possible. Even if the offer was made over the phone or at the interview, repeat the offer in writing as was understood.
Always thank them sincerely for their offer.
Ask if a time extention is possible if you are waiting for offers from other companies.
If you are going to refuse an offer, do so promptly. Be polite and diplomatic; you may be doing business with the same company in the future. Explain that you found the offer attractive but you are making a decision in correlation with present career goals.
Always thank them sincerely for their offer.
Ask if a time extention is possible if you are waiting for offers from other companies.
If you are going to refuse an offer, do so promptly. Be polite and diplomatic; you may be doing business with the same company in the future. Explain that you found the offer attractive but you are making a decision in correlation with present career goals.
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