Advise for job interviews.

sushmita

What is the best advise for job interviews?

Tani

Consider that every interview you go to is a stepping stone to something better.

You have seen those who are terrible at their jobs but great at interviews!

Apparently the people that smile the most do the best!

The secret to acing any job interview?

Preparation.

Do not get too worked up and worried… if the job is meant to be, then its yours to take.

Go to the interview as it means everything yet it means nothing too.

Because:

If you go to the interview like it means everything, you will be too stressed out.

If you go to the interview like it means nothing, then you will be too relaxed to give it your best.

To really shine, you must walk in with:

Knowledge of the company and the role
Your top 3 points about why you'll do great
5+ stories from past jobs that highlight your skills
And answers to these 12 very common questions:

Shovon

Prepare yourself with proper documentation as requested.
Dressed yourself up regardless. Neck Tie, Pressed Formal Wear and pants, spit shine shoes, smartly combed hair and shave!
Research : understand the job you are going to. Analyze their market, understand that company : HOW WHO WHERE WHEN WHOM WHY!
Be punctual.. preferred 30mins earlier.
Be Confident in yourself. Failed or not, that’s another question. Present yourself well. Dont ever ever lie!
Remember to say thank you and follow up with a thank you email.
All the best!

Ullash

Interview Pro Tips

Even if you are a good speaker, articulating during the discussion is critically important. Understand, think and go easy while answering.
It is highly appreciated that you ask a lot of business questions. Keep the HR relevant questions only for the HR round.
Just ensure you don't put up bogus facts and figures. Do enough of your research before every interview.
Bluffing too much about your own self, especially whatever is written on resume doesn't go well during Business interviews.
Don't fall for trick questions. Take time to realize the point behind such questions.
Remember, there is a thin line of difference between stupidity and over confidence. I call it "sound preparation".
Body language speaks a lot about you during an interview. Human body posture reveals the discomfort or anxiety very clearly and therefore try sitting normally and do not lean forward too much and yes don't feel relaxed more than usual.
Maintain strong eye contact but understand that blinking is also normal. This builds up your confidence. However, do not overstress the eye to eye gestures.
If you stumble down on a question, don't panic, just Re-boot and start connecting the dots.
Dressing up is an important part of the interview process. Wear smart formals and be neatly groomed (beard or no beard doesn't matter). I strongly advise men to pick a dark colour business suit and women can choose b/w Indian traditional wear or light colour business suit. Sharp dressing creates a nice impression and the rest is your intelligence and will to succeed.
Self-awareness is highly important. Work on your negatives. Don't be over-cautious and prepare confidently.

Good luck with your next interview!