Interview – Quality Time:
The time that you spend with the client at the Interview, needs to be quality time. This is an opportunity for you to highlight your positive points- your strengths. The client is looking for the right skill set, attitude, aptitude and values that match with the organization.
You must make a positive impression on the client.
Ensure you know the basics:
· Client Name
· Date and time of the interview
· Position being interviewed for
· Role and Job Description
· The exact location of the company / Route Map
· Contact person and telephone number
· The name of the interviewer, his designation / panel size
· Website of the company
· Company’s Profile and Corporate culture
· Salary range as indicated by the client
· Carry a copy of your CV, 2 photographs and copies of your educational certificates and passport.
· Pay attention to you dress code and grooming
Homework
You must do sufficient research on the company
Also ensure that you do not misrepresent any of the factual data including:
· Period of service
· Current remuneration
· Current position and Job description
· Previous employment data
· Family background
· Education background
· References
· Training
Questions to expect at the interview
· Reason for leaving the present job
· What are your strengths and weaknesses?
· A valid explanation if there have been too many changes in jobs / industry
· Questions based on the job / specialization
· Any initiative undertaken in a previous job that has made a significant positive impact
· Current performance and quantifying it
· Career plans and where you see yourself in the next 5-7 years
· What do you know about the company you are seeking a job with?
· Personal likes / dislikes / hobbies / willingness to relocate
· Current salary and expected salary
· References from ex–employers
· Family details
Pitfalls to avoid during an interview
· Do not be late for an interview. If the circumstances are beyond your control ensure the consultant / client is informed well in advance
· Avoid a limp handshake
· Be conscious of your posture / body language (Don’t keep hands crossed across chest)
· Do maintain eye-contact
· Avoid any strong regional accents / colloquial usages while talking
· Avoid being either over aggressive or too meek at the interview
· Avoid usage of words / phrases you are not sure about
· Do not over emphasize on the remuneration / monetary benefits you are looking for
· Do not bad-mouth previous employer/s
· Be honest about the reasons for changing previous job/s
· Be forthright if you do not have enough knowledge about a particular question asked
· Do not overstate your past achievements
· Do not go for the interview without doing basic homework on the company / job / role / subject
· Do not overstate current salary
· Be positive and alert at all time during the interview
· Ask intelligent / relevant questions when the interviewer gives you a chance to learn more about the company.
· Do not be rude or impatient if the client asks probing questions- he may be checking your level of tolerance
Closing the interview
· Avoid saying that you need to consult parents / friends etc to take a decision, rather ask for time to give a response
· Do not show discouragement if you feel the interview has not been positive
· Thank the interviewer for the time and opportunity provided
· Be cheerful and positive and show your eagerness to join the organization
The time that you spend with the client at the Interview, needs to be quality time. This is an opportunity for you to highlight your positive points- your strengths. The client is looking for the right skill set, attitude, aptitude and values that match with the organization.
You must make a positive impression on the client.
Ensure you know the basics:
· Client Name
· Date and time of the interview
· Position being interviewed for
· Role and Job Description
· The exact location of the company / Route Map
· Contact person and telephone number
· The name of the interviewer, his designation / panel size
· Website of the company
· Company’s Profile and Corporate culture
· Salary range as indicated by the client
· Carry a copy of your CV, 2 photographs and copies of your educational certificates and passport.
· Pay attention to you dress code and grooming
Homework
You must do sufficient research on the company
Also ensure that you do not misrepresent any of the factual data including:
· Period of service
· Current remuneration
· Current position and Job description
· Previous employment data
· Family background
· Education background
· References
· Training
Questions to expect at the interview
· Reason for leaving the present job
· What are your strengths and weaknesses?
· A valid explanation if there have been too many changes in jobs / industry
· Questions based on the job / specialization
· Any initiative undertaken in a previous job that has made a significant positive impact
· Current performance and quantifying it
· Career plans and where you see yourself in the next 5-7 years
· What do you know about the company you are seeking a job with?
· Personal likes / dislikes / hobbies / willingness to relocate
· Current salary and expected salary
· References from ex–employers
· Family details
Pitfalls to avoid during an interview
· Do not be late for an interview. If the circumstances are beyond your control ensure the consultant / client is informed well in advance
· Avoid a limp handshake
· Be conscious of your posture / body language (Don’t keep hands crossed across chest)
· Do maintain eye-contact
· Avoid any strong regional accents / colloquial usages while talking
· Avoid being either over aggressive or too meek at the interview
· Avoid usage of words / phrases you are not sure about
· Do not over emphasize on the remuneration / monetary benefits you are looking for
· Do not bad-mouth previous employer/s
· Be honest about the reasons for changing previous job/s
· Be forthright if you do not have enough knowledge about a particular question asked
· Do not overstate your past achievements
· Do not go for the interview without doing basic homework on the company / job / role / subject
· Do not overstate current salary
· Be positive and alert at all time during the interview
· Ask intelligent / relevant questions when the interviewer gives you a chance to learn more about the company.
· Do not be rude or impatient if the client asks probing questions- he may be checking your level of tolerance
Closing the interview
· Avoid saying that you need to consult parents / friends etc to take a decision, rather ask for time to give a response
· Do not show discouragement if you feel the interview has not been positive
· Thank the interviewer for the time and opportunity provided
· Be cheerful and positive and show your eagerness to join the organization
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