Job Interview Tips

Job Interview Tips - Looking for a Job or want to make a move in your career? If yes, then are you well prepared for the interview?

These are some of the questions that come up in the mind of a job seeker. We, here on Learn Interview Tips help you to get prepared for any kind of job interviews. 

We can divide the interview tips into 4 parts, like pre-interview grooming; tips on the visual aspect of the candidate; conduct during the interview and lastly tips on writing a test if required.

Pre-Interview Grooming

First thing, your Curriculum Vitae need to look professional. There are professional CV writers available whom you can hire to write your CV.  

Now, before you go for a senior level or a entry level interview you need to gather as much information possible about the organization. The person should have the figures ready in hand as to the turnover of the organization; the total employee strength; the year in which the organization started up etc. 

This gives the interviewer a positive vibe that the candidate is serious about the company he wants to work with.

Along with the organization details the person needs to have a clear idea about the specific role for which he would be interviewed. 

In case he has not applied for any specific role then while going for the job interview he should have some specific role or roles in mind. The skill set and qualification required for the job needs to be well understood. 

Before the interview day the candidate should do a mock interview with anybody in the house to gauge himself. Lastly the candidate should reach the interview place at least 15 minutes before schedule.

Tips on the Visual Aspect of the Candidate

The person should be in formals and well shaved on the job interview day. If you are a female candidate you can wear a moderate make-up. Before going for the job interview the person should not have tobacco in any form or should not chew gum while giving the interview. 

In case you choose to wear a perfume; do take care it should be a tone down perfume so that the interviewer does not choke when you enter the room.

Conduct During the Interview

Firstly, after you reach the job interview room request permission to get in. Once you enter learn the name of the interviewer and shake hand with him/her, also remember to keep an eye contact while shaking hand.

The question put forward needs to be well understood and the response should be prompt. Do not panic or fidget with your ring while answering the questions. 

The answer for each question has to be "to the point" in proper and simple English, punctuate when necessary. Maintain an eye contact with the interviewer while replying his or her questions and while he is talking to you. 

Once the interviewer is through with his/her turn ask questions regarding the common challenges of the company, how the process quality is monitored and the work flow of the process. 

One most important point is that when it comes to your previous company never point out anything negative regarding the company or the people with whom you have worked. This would put you in bad books with the current employer.

Now the final stage of the job interview is to provide references, make sure to contact the references you would like to provide and seek permission from them in advance. 

Be confident that the references provide would be positive for you and mention their name, designation, contact details and the organization they are currently working with.

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