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Life is a challenge and it is indeed the survival of the fittest. We face several challenges on entering school, college or university. After completing our graduation and post graduation, we choose our specialization. We excel in our field of interest. However, skills and talents are not enough. One needs to develop a great personality along with degrees and expertise.
Preparing for an interview is not rocket science. But it certainly demands confidence, poise, personality and the commitment to excel. Interviews are always pre-planned and well structured. So, you, as an interviewee must also be prepared to answer questions with considerable aplomb.
There are different kinds of interviews - Hiring interview, exit interview, appraisal interview, persuasive interview, college/ university interview, counseling interview, etc. This article emphasises on college/ university entrance and hiring interview.
Hiring interview or entrance interview is one of the most popular interviews. Here are some skills to lessen your chances of being rejected.
Relax yourself before the interview. Get a good night's sleep. Educate yourself about the company or educational institution. Research as much as you can, well in advance. It helps when you are familiar with the company's/institution's aims and goals, its vision, profile, etc. You can learn about the organizational structure, type of their students/clients, departments and branches, etc.
Prepare yourself to answer basic questions like, "What do you think about our organization?", "Tell us about your weaknessess and strengths?", "Tell us more about yourself?", "Why do you want to join our organization?", "Anyone you idolize and why?", etc.
Dress right. Dress elegantly. Needless to say, your clothes should be well ironed. Go for basic hosiery and comfortable shoes. Avoid casual clothing, flashy ties and athletic shoes. Avoid wearing too much of jewellery and cologne. Make sure your portfolio is updated. Carry extra copies of your resume.
On the day of the interview, avoid eating anything that contains onion or garlic. Avoid heavy make-up. Preferably, arrive at least 15 minutes earlier. Give a firm hands hake when you introduce yourself. Greet everyone with a smile. Face the interviewer and be comfortable. Listen to their questions and answer them with confidence. Eye contact with the interviewer is a must.
Exhibit your degrees and certificates only if you're asked to do so. Sit straight. Don't slouch. Look confident. Avoid complaining about your previous employer, employees and organization.
A few other customary interview questions are as follows: Why did you choose our organization? Are you ready to relocate?
Tell us about your scholastic record? Tell us about your interests? Why should we hire you? Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Once your interview is done, thank everyone and inquire about the next step. Make sure you follow up.
