Dear All,
Greetings!
Please find below a list of interview basics for landing a new job. May be useful to groom our students :
· Dress professionally, irrespective of the role you are applying for – neat and tidy hair, clothes, shoes and don’t forget the finger nails!
· Don’t be late – arrive at your destination with plenty of time to spare and use the time to go over your resume.
· Don’t forget to be nice to everyone – especially the receptionist!
· Greet your interviewer with a smile and a firm handshake.
· Don’t take your parents, partner or a friend along for moral support.
· Make eye contact with your interviewer.
· Watch your body language – sit up straight, unfold your arms and give the interviewer your full attention.
· Listen carefully to questions and if you don’t understand ask for more information.
· Turn off your mobile phone!
· Don’t bring takeaway coffee with you.
· Don’t bad mouth former employers or co-workers – it makes you look unprofessional.
· Answer questions using the STAR technique if asked for an example eg, ‘Tell me about a time when …’
· Don’t ramble – stay on track and answer directly, keeping it concise.
· Make sure you have prepared a list of questions for the interview – don’t say ‘You already answered my questions’.
· Know your resume inside out and back to front – questions will come from the resume.
· Be prepared to provide referees – have their contact information ready so you don’t have to troll through your phone to find their numbers.
· Take copies of tickets, licenses, qualifications, etc. in case you are asked to provide them.
· Know what the company does, makes or sells – do your research – it is expected.
· Don’t be negative – your job search journey may not have been an easy one but you’ve got an interview; don’t blow it by complaining.
· Be honest – don’t misrepresent yourself – it is simply not worth it if you are found out.
· Be prepared – you should have rehearsed answers to common interview questions and be ready to express yourself clearly.
STAR TECHNQUES
EDUCATE, EMPOWER, ELEVATE
Bholanath Dutta
Founder, President & Convener: MTC Global
Web Link: www.mtcglobal.org Email: bnath.dutta@gmail.com/president@mtcglobal.org
Cell: + 91 96323 18178
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