Job Tips Interview Preparation Guide

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A smile doesn’t cost you a penny. Try to smile and be jovial it can make you and your interviewer comfortable so that both of them can have a good session. Be happy don’t freak out it can send negative vibes about you.

At times interview will be scheduled for a longer duration make sure that you have enough patience to complete it. Ask them for directions about the breaks and the duration of interview and plan accordingly.

Exhibit some managerial qualities. Be at the right time to the interview probably half hour before so that you can make any changes you want to. You will feel comfortable about the place.

Body language speaks a lot about you and your personality. Don’t make any gestures which can make your winning interview into a failure. Concentrate on what the interviewer is saying and maintain a good eye contact.

Explain about yourself to the interviewer that you are the right person for the interview. If you don’t feel you are not the right person then it makes no point for you to apply. Making him understand about your skills and positives.

When it comes to salary have a predetermined pay package in your mind. If you are a fresher there are lots and lots of avenues to know a fresher salary. Ask your friends, relatives, family, etc they might help you.

If you are poor in your communication skills there are many chances of you being rejected for a job in today`s business scenario. Be very good in interpersonal communication skills with appropriate usage of grammar, English and vocabulary.

If the interview is a technical one obviously you will have two recruiters one examines your technical skills and the other looks for communication, body language, etc. Be prepared for technical questions they will be based upon the job description and the needs of the company.

Some of them have a bad habit of not switching their cell phones during meetings or conferences thus they distract themselves and others around them. Make sure that you switch off your cell phone before attending an interview.

You will be talking to the interviewer for quite sometime which makes it very necessary for you to have a good breath. Have a mint before going to the interview. Don’t chew mint when the interview process is going.

If a woman is attending an interview she can wear a Suit preferably of black, dark grey and navy color. Make sure that suit skirt which you wear lets you sit comfortably. Limit your jewelry if you have excess of them keep it in lock and key. Coordinated blouse, conservative shoes, manicured nails and a well groomed hair. Neutral pantyhose. Everything should have a professional look because you may not now why you got that job.

All the documents which you carry should be enclosed in an order. They should be kept either in a briefcase or in a file. Whenever interviewer questions you about your past experience or related questions you should have them in reach so that you can support your statement.

Some of the suggestions are Suit preferably navy or dark grey. Long sleeve shirt should match with the suit or else a white is preferred. Belt, polished professional shoes, Tie, Dark socks and Good professional hair style. Do manicure your nails for professional look. Aftershave and perfume should be limited you may not know interviewer might be allergic to them.

When you are going to attend an interview it is imperative that you dress very appropriately. Dressing does depend upon the job which you are applying to if you apply to a management position then a suit with a tie is imperative.

1) Walk in
2) Phone
3) Resume drop
4) Chat
5) They come and pick you up with no questions.
If you are lucky and extraordinary you will be in the last category. Ponder yourself and do some research about which one you would be comfortable with.

First impression always counts and in an interview there is no greater thing than a good resume. Make sure that you have your resume updated to the core and it does speak a lot about yourself. There are professional writers who can help you in getting a good resume with all field contents.

Irrespective of your technical performance or your analytical skills a Job interview determines a lot about you to the person who is interviewing you. Good performance in interview can keep you afloat even when you have done badly in other areas. These are some of the tips which can help you.