An Employer looks for intelligence (intellectual and emotional), communication skills, leadership qualities, ethics, competence, energy, imagination etc., from the candidate.
Some Behavioural "Unfavourable" Aspects
Poor grooming
- Discourteous and ungraceful body language
- Poor manners
- Poor diction
- Vague responses
- Unappealing resume
- Monetary benefits-centric approach
- Lack of punctuality
- Poor waiting hall behaviour
Some Behavioural "Unfavourable" Aspects
- Lack of personal or career goals
- Lack of enthusiasm and confidence
- Not owning up responsibility for mistakes
- Self-justification, aggressiveness
- Lack ofemotional maturity
- Negative and cynical attitude
- Monetary benefits-centric approach
- Over-reacting to questions
- Lacking sense of humour
- Complaining about various things and previous employers
Preparing for an interview - Look for
- Company's main products and services and likely new products and services
- Its key markets, its position in market and between major competitors
- Its financial position / profit / turnover
- Its history, reputation and achievements
- Arrange all the papers required in a folder : Resume / CV, call letters, degree certificates, mark lists, NSS, NCC, sports / games certificates, experience certificates, references.
The Previous Day
- Confirm the venue of the interview, distance, and mode of transport
- Locate the venue earlier
- Relax, have good sleep, visualise and pray
The Interview Day
- Reach the venue at least 45 minutes ahead of the interview
- Get familiar with the amblience
- Dont carry too much baggage
- Report to the authority concerned
Some Behavioural "Unfavourable" Aspects
- Poor grooming
- Discourteous and ungraceful body language
- Poor manners
- Poor diction
- Vague responses
- Unappealing resume
- Monetary benefits-centric approach
- Lack of punctuality
- Poor waiting hall behaviour
Waiting Hall Behaviour
- Maintain Decorum
- Mingle with others politely
- Avoid smoking, chewing, flirting, gossiping, defamatory comments
- Greet others present
- Switch off the mobile
- Relax and visualise
While Entering The Interview Hall
- Enter confidently, not arrogantly
- Shut the door gently
- Smile and greet the interviewers
- Shake hands only if they offer their hand
During The Eye Interview
- Maintain eye contact
- Be attentive, listen carefully, and lean forward
- Don't lean on the table, and don't slouch
- Don't toss your files across
- Hand over your file-right side facing them
- Don't laugh or giggle but smile gently
- Be polite. use the words "Please" and "thank you"
- Don't argue but can orally acknowledge
End Of The Interview
- When informed, collect your belongings
- Thank everyone
- For a few steps from your seat, don't show your back
Follow Up
- Send the thanking letter to the company the same day
- Specify in the letter the point that was discussed
- Thank the Placement Agency, if any
- Thank your network source, if any
In Case Of Stress Interviews
- Don't be upset
- Let them not see that you are upset
- Accept their point of view
- Smile
- Don't argue but be specific in responses with justification