Good impression during an interview

The Harshit Aggarwal (B.Com(H) ,CS Final) (5278 Points)

23 November 2009  

Being interviewed for a possible job post for a new organization will be a stressful attempt. Here are some useful tips to assist with your self-confidence and other preparations.



1. Collect some information regarding the company, and the job post, you are interviewing for earlier. See their websites or speak with the people who already work in that company. That will make an impression on the person interviewing you.



2. Ensure you look the part. If you are interviewing for an administrative post it may be a bad plan to wear jeans and a T-shirt. Conversely, if you are interviewing for a post as a salesman at the shop, you may not need to wear suit and tie. Get ready as if you previously have the profession and dress accordingly.



3. Foremost thing you need to do when the recruiters introduce themselves is to stand up, look them directly in the eye, give introduction to yourself and offer them a firm handshake. Throughout the interview ensure to look the interviewer directly in the eye. But avoid staring them. There is a divergence. While she or he is speaking, focus on. Don't look around the organization. Look directly at the recruiter. This gives them an impression that you are listening and are really involved in whatever they are speaking to you.



4. Write down notes. It gives the interviewer an idea that you are really interested in this job. Moreover it will help you to write questions for him or her if there occurs to be a next interview.



5. Be respectful and smile at them. Keep in mind that the person performing the interview is human being. It is acceptable to laugh while they say some jokes. Commence the interview by inquiring them how the day is going for them like you are walking to his or her workplace. It affixes a constituent of personality and helps out to smash the ice before getting down to business.



6. Don’t slump. Sit straight and concentrate. Moreover, make certain to never curse. It is also a good idea to never speak roughly about your present or previous employers.