JOB HUNTERS Tips
Brush up for the interview
Do
a little homework:
Know thoroughly about the company you are going for an interview;
Know the position and the job profile before going for the interview;
If possible get to know the person you are meeting;
Review your work experience and have the facts ready;
Prepare yourself with the answer that you are expecting from
the new employer and you are supposed to know from them;
Be formally dressed for the interview.
Plan
your time:
Always reach 15 to 30 minutes before time and report the reception
of your arrival;
Within this time you can observe the office decor, the reception,
the people, which will be helpful tool to prepare yourself for the presentation.
Show
your interest:
Greet the interviewer before asking for a seat,
Keep your bag/purse/briefcase aside, only your resume and related
documents with you on the table;
Look straight in the eyes of the interviewer, which shows you
are confident and prepared for the interview;
Be a good listener and try to relate your answer with the interviewer
and the company;
Be
Positive:
Always reply to the point;
Try to focus your strengths and achievements relevant to the
position;
Politely decline, if you don't know the answer;
Encourage the interviewer to share the information about the
company;
If an expected salary figure is asked, politely tell that it
should be commensurate with your skills and experience. If still pressed
for figure, give your currently drawn salary and ask for an appropriate
raise over it.
Avoid:
Showing your anxiety or impatience to the interviewer by any
means;
Repeating the same things or saying on the issue which you don't
know;
Giving any negative comments about the past employer;
Asking for the salary details in the first round of the interview;
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