INTERVIEW TIPS FOR JOBS
Tips For a cracking the Interview
Every effort produces a positive result with passionate dedication. Let’s
learn in detail about the interview process, Preparation steps, the dos and
don'ts of interviews and steps to take at the end of an interview.
Interview Process
Each company uses different styles of interviews throughout the interview
process. In Present Market, interview is an ongoing process with its
increase in market value globally at a steady rate. We have three rounds
to evaluate the candidate which is given below,
Screening Round
As this is the first round, the candidates must show their passion and
interest towards the job role in a positive manner. Be ready to explain the
details in your resume. Prepare to convey your activities, work experience,
and achievements. This round helps to understand about you and your
overall career experience.
Technical Round
To explain technical related questions based on your resume details along
with your past experiences, group projects, accomplishments, activities and
your practical knowledge. The focus of this interview is on your technical
skills and your past accomplishments from basics to latest advanced level.
HR Round
The aim of HR round is to explore your problem-solving and analytical
abilities with your capability to handle the given role. This round is to
showcase your personality along with your interpersonal skills and
management skills. To test the situation handling skills to prioritize,
analyse, and suggest effective conclusions, recommendations.
Interview Preparation
Preparation is the key to be successful! Your passion and interest plays a
major role in clearing the interview process. The following objectives are
necessary for the preparation of the interview process.
Know yourself
Describe your skill set with achievements.
Identify your strengths and weaknesses in a positive manner.
Identify your goals and objectives in the short and long term.
Describe your job interest and areas of development with solution.
Know the job and company
Details about the job role along with
Required skills
Job expectations
Prior experience
Project details
About Comapny
Details about the company through
Company websites
Alumni/current employees’
corporate literature
company information sessions and activities
know your resume
Detailed information about the specification in your resume which involves
Career objectives-along with future goals
Educational experience-necessary for the job
Skill set-with a positive approach
Work experience-with project details
Extracurricular activities-to explain about your personality
References
Should have sound knowledge to express with the resume details
Should give life to your resume along with your experience
Communication
Communication plays a vital role in interview process in expressing one's
personality
Verbal
Speak clearly with confidence
Use appropriate words
Use clear pause wherever needed
Express politely including once experience
Non Verbal
Walk and sit properly
Give a firm handshake
Proper eye contact
Carry handy documents
Things to do in advance and during the Interview
Prior planning is much needed for the interview
Do your homework to understand the job roles , overall company
details
Ensure to reach the interview site early
Submit all required documents and prepare it in prior
Prepare questions about the company and job in detail
Use appropriate language both verbal and non-verbal
Be confident and Relax yourself throughout the process.
Explain every answer clearly with technical details
Feel free to express your thoughts
Interviews do’s-Things to follow
Punctuality to create first impression
Confidence in speech, gesture
Proper Dress code
Explain with your practical experience
Answer according to the interviewer expectation
Give equal importance to the interviewers in the panel
Interview don’ts-things to unfollow
Answering with over confidence
Negative approach
Unclear Speech
Difficulty in presenting your resume details
Improper behaviour
Interview Conclusion
Thank the interviewer.
Find out when you will be contacted further.
Know about the upcoming steps in the process
Clear your doubts if you have any.
Questions to practice
Prepare answers for the following questions before your interview
session.
Q1. Tell me about yourself?
Q2. Tell us about your education and courses.
Q3. Tell us about your achievements.
Q4. Why are you interested in this position?
Q5. What are your main strengths?
Q6. What are your main weaknesses?
Q7. What motivates you the most in work?
Q8. Why are you leaving your current job?
Q9. What you like/dislike about your current job?
Q10. What are your personal and professional goals in the five years
horizon?
Q11. Why should we hire you?
Q12. What do you know about our company?
Q13. Do you know someone working in our company? If you do, did you
consult him before the interview?
Q14. In what way you are unique from other applicants?
Q15. What are your salary expectations?
Q16. What is the biggest problem you faced in your career so far?
Q17. How do you handle stress?
Q18. How does an ideal boss from your point of view?
Q19. How do you imagine a typical day in work in our company?
Q20. Would you work overtime if needed?
Q21. How do you solve conflicts with your colleagues?
Q22. Tell me about your hobbies?
Q23. What do you consider as the biggest professional achievement in your
life?
Q24. If we choose you for the job, when can you join?
Q25. Is there anything you would like to ask us?