Effective interview tips
- Avoid traffic jams or others reasons, you should be in time preferably half an hour before the interview schedule time.
- After entering the office just observe the premises and especially environment.
- Consult the person to whom you have to report.
- Wear formal dress and have well combed.
- Avoid excessive use of perfumes.
- Avoid smoking, using pan, drugs before entering the interview room.
- If given a chance collect the information from the candidates who have already had their interview.
- Enter the room with a request.
- Walk confidently. Your body language says how confident you are.
- Wish them, say “Good morning” or “afternoon” with a simple smile.
- Do not put your sunglasses, bag or your hands on the table.
- Avoid rubbing eyes and nose, scratching head . If you do anything, say sorry to him depending on the situation.
- Avoid crossed legs posture in an interview.
- Keep smiling. It should be in a pleasing way or friendly but not like a joker constantly.
- Be a good listener. Prove that you are paying attention to what the interviewer says or asks.
- Listen to the entire question before responding.
- Sit calmly, answer questions thoughtfully and slowly.
- Do not keep your hands in your pocket or on the lips.
- Do not criticize anybody especially your employer, workers or teachers.
- Keep the cell on the silent mode.
- Do not ask for water while giving an interview. If it is urgent or unavoidable then justify it.
- Do not look at your watch that means you are bored already.
- Do not be over friendly with the interviewers.
- Do not speak too slow or fast. It should be in a right way. Follow a pace/speech.
- Do not argue with the interviewer.
- Do not be over confident, over enthusiastic and over smart in the interview.
- Just give direct answers, do not mislead him. It will create bad impression.
- Maintain proper eye contact with interviewer.
- Ask questions intelligently to impress the interviewer whenever it is necessary.
- Do not talk too much with the other applicants and receptionist.
- Emphasize your participation in team work to achieve common goal of the organisation.
- Do not tell about your past salary. Source: Interview Tips Interview Questions
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