HOW TO PREPARE FOR A JOB INTERVIEW

1) Experience Of Learning

        

                  4P'S

 Prepare

Practice

Present

Participate

 

2) Common Preparation

 

Skills, 

Strength, 

Weakness, 

Interest for job, 

Research about organization position in industry, 

Nature of job,

Updating resume,

List of commonly asked questions based on qualification,

Project,

Skills.

 

3) Do's Before Interview

 

a) Dress formally,

b) Personal grooming (shaving, nails, haircut),

c) Reach 10 to 15 mins early.

 

4) Don't Before Interview

 

a) Don't stay up late at night because it makes you dull on the day of interview,

b) Don't over eat and don't drink carbonated drinks,

c) Don't think about what if you not get selected,

d) Don't feel nervous,

e) Greet the person in entrance and the person in reception.

 

5) Interview Attire

 

a) Navy or dark gray suit and formal dark trousers,

b) Full sleeve shirt,

c) Black or Brown Belt,

d) Dark shocks and perfect shoes,

e) Little or no ornaments,

f) Neat hairstyle,

g) Neat trimmed nails,

h) Documents (or) files,

i) Shaving.

 

6) Do Of Interview

 

a) Treat everybody with courtesy and respect,

b) Greet everybody,

c) Be ready for a handshake,

d) Be an attentive listener in order to understand questions,

e) Address the interviewer as sir/madam,

f) Maintain good eye contact throughout the interview,

g) Be alert and sit straight in your seat,

h) Respond to questions warmly and with specific examples,

i) Ask for clarification if you don't understand a question,

j) Be brief and concise in your response,

k) Use formal words and expressions and appropriate grammar,

l) Display your interest in the employer and the job you are being interviewed for,

m) Reply to the questions in  positive manner,

n) Keep your tone polite yet firm,

o) Take time to respond to a situation,

p) Show your enthusiasm.

 

7) Don't Of An Interview

 

a) Don't take a seat until you are offered one,

b) Don't slouch and fidget,

c) Don't talk negative about previous employers or managers,

d) Don't show lack of interest during the interview,

e) Don't give the impression that you are only interested in money or salary,

f) Don't be rude and imprudent, say no politely,

g) Don't use slang and minimize use of filter like okay, you know, etc.

h) Don't chew gum,

i) Don't smell sweat,

j) Don't keep your mobile on during the interview,

k) Don't leave in a hurry.

 

8) Negotiation Skills

 

The main purpose of negotiating is to get closer to your objectives.

As people say,

    "Negotiation is all about a win-win situation".

 

Techniques Required To Be A Good Negotiator

 

a) Put yourself in the other person's shoes and consider how they would react to your proposals,

b) Don't stick to a specific point of negotiation

c) Follow different styles and mannerisms to negotiate

d) Be comfortable in whatever style you choose,

e) Be calm, relaxed and focused.

 

How To Handle Negotiation Response?

 

Tips To Handle Response

 

After getting a response from the other party

 

a) Don't feel obliged to respond immediately, take time, ask for clarification, if required

b) Write down the keynotes/points, if required,

c) Evaluate the given proposal and compare it with what you have proposed,

d) Discuss the response in detail,

e) Share your feedback on the terms offered,

f) Talk about the inconsistency if any,

g) Give suggestions on how things can move closer to your objectives,

h) Negotiate in a calm but firm way and don't forget to be polite,

i) Settle the things if it is agreeable to you,

j) Always have a written agreement to avoid dispute on future,

k) Always conclude on good terms,

l) Give a positive response for continuing correspondence.

 

9) Points To Remember

 

a) Be thoroughly prepared,

b) Research the organization,

c) Upload your resume,

d) Reach before time,

e) Dress formally,

f) Be polite and courteous to all,

g) Give brief and concise response,

h) Be aware of your body language,

i) Leave the interview spot on a positive note,

j) Be ready for a handshake,

k) Be sure of what you want to say,

l) Don't hesitate to negotiate,

m) Avoid using slang,

n) Show your enthusiasm for all job,

o) Avoid tea/coffee if offered,

p) Don't forget to follow up.

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