[MTC Global] Interview Basics for Landing in a New Job

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

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