How to face an interview wisely

CA Mani (Credit Analyst) (2814 Points)

05 November 2009  

In a face to face job interview you “sell” yourself. Here are some interview tips and techniques that will answer a common question – how to face an interview wisely:
1.  Research: One of the first questions that still take a lot of people taken aback is what do you know about this company and the position in this company you candidate for? The best way to answer this question is to actually do some research on the said company. This not only prepares you for the interview, but it also brings you across as a well experienced and knowledgeable about your profession. Also, it is possible that you actually come across some information that might force YOU to go back with your decision to join the company.
 

2.  Professional skills: What you would offer to the company if YOU are hired? The best way to answer this question is to give the interviewer an idea of your understanding of the job. A brief go through of your areas of expertise and how they are present in the corporate. This will give the interviewer a basic idea of your understanding of the profession as well as the job profile, combined with the information about the key responsibilities areas of the said job profile.

3.  Interviewer Questions: Another two tough interview questions are why you would want to work for this particular company and what do you know about the company. Therefore, you should have the proper answers for these questions ready, so that you ensure that you do not fumble for an answer when such questions are asked. These two questions are known as the ice breakers in the recruitment/interview circles.


4.  Interviewee Questions to ask on your job interview: No interview is over without cross questioning. In fact, the process of you asking any questions about the company only go on to prove how experienced you are in your line of profession. Also, it is important that you ask questions, because this is one of the first instances where you find out information about the company.  Therefore, feel free of questions about the past, present and future of the company and you position. Your questions should show your interest and that you are a serious employee. Asking about the company also gives you the chance to know the future prospects of the company, and therefore, yourself.