Successful Interview Tips

Successful Interview Tips
Employer looks for intelligence (intellectual and emotional), communication skills, leadership qualities, ethics, competence, energy, imagination etc., from the candidate. Why Do Candidates Fail In An Interview * Poor grooming * Discourteous and ungraceful body language * Poor manners * Poor diction * Vague responses * Unappealing resume * Monetary benefits-centric approach * Lack of punctuality * Poor waiting hall behaviour Some Behavioural "Unfavourable" Aspects * Lack of personal or career goals * Lack of enthusiasm and confidence * Not owning up responsibility for mistakes * Self-justification, aggressiveness * Lack ofemotional maturity * Negative and cynical attitude * Over-reacting to questions * Lacking sense of humour * Complaining about various things and previous employers Preparing for an interview - Look for * Company's main products and services and likely new products and services * Its key markets, its position in market and between major competitors * Its financial position / profit / turnover * Its history, reputation and achievements * Arrange all the papers required in a folder : Resume / CV, call letters, degree certificates, mark lists, NSS, NCC, sports / games certificates, experience certificates, references. The Previous Day * Confirm the venue of the interview, distance, and mode of transport * Locate the venue earlier * Relax, have good sleep, visualise and pray The Interview Day * Reach the venue at least 45 minutes ahead of the interview * Get familiar with the amblience * Dont carry too much baggage * Report to the authority concerned