BASIC THINGS YOU SHOULD REMEMBER,

  ^{people feel stressed as they hear about an INTERVIEW. Most of them focus only on the questions to be answered in the Interview. But the interview is the test of not only knowledge but behavior and honesty too. It does not matter where you went to school, the number of degrees you may hold, the experience you have, or whom you know. It is important to do the interview successfully. It is vital to approach interviews in the correct manner and with the right attitude, as that is the key to success.}

  ^{These tips will help you to stay calm and focused instead of being a nervous wreck. Follow these to remain cool and confident in your interview and so achieve professionalism and be successful}

•   Be Open and Honest - When responding to the employer's questions, tell the truth! If you made a mistake, say it positively, accept responsibility for it, and explain how you have benefited from the experience & what you have learned. Do not pretend to be something that you are not, it will not work!

• Identify Achievements - Employers want to know how hiring you will make their organization better and contribute to their overall success. (Assuming you did your homework as suggested in point 1 you can offer examples of innovations, process improvements, or revenue-saving ideas that may be of interest).

•   Introduce yourself with confidence - “Self-introduction?” Prepare your Introduction & Key points. The introductory speech is your two-minute opportunity to enlighten the interviewer about yourself and what you have to offer.  When you walk into the room, stand tall, make eye contact, put a smile on your face, and give your interviewers a firm, confident handshake when you introduce yourself. Walk with confidence and avoid fidgeting or looking around the room; remember that you only have one chance to make a first impression, and you want it to count.

•   Avoid sharing overly personal information. - Though you may feel like your interviewers really like you and that they’re getting a buddy with you, you should avoid mentioning anything overly personal about yourself. Don’t talk about your significant other, your kids, or your personal problems at home; this shows that you’re not focused on the job and that you’re unprofessional. Of course, if you see that your interviewer has a big poster of your favorite sports team in his office, you can mention the connection in passing if it comes up, but don’t get much more personal than that.
•  Make sure to thank your interviewers in person.

  KNOW WHAT NOT TO DO

    There are a few things you should avoid at all costs when you go into an interview. Many people don’t know that a few innocent comments can actually cause a big red flag to go up for the interviewer. Choose your words carefully and make sure you give an impression of being a respectful, hard worker who is truly excited about the position. Here are some things you should avoid in your interview:

•  Don’t ask about the perks of the job before you’ve been given an offer. This will make it look like you’re more interested in vacation days than in working.
•  Don’t talk about how you’ve applied to a million jobs without being asked for an interview. Make it look like you really want this specific position.
•  Don’t say something that shows how little you know about the company or how little research you’ve done. Make sure your potential employers see that you really care about the company.
•  Don’t bad mouth your current job or employer - Even if your boss is a rude, petty, inconsiderate, condescending jerk and your job is unsatisfactory, and you feel completely unfulfilled there, you should say something like, “I’ve gained a lot of great experiences at my current position, but I’m ready for a new challenge.” If you say horrible things about your job or your boss, then your potential future employers will think that you may turn around and say the same about them in the future.