INTERVIEW TIPS VOL 4 SOME DO`S
The interview is the most important occasion, which proves a turning point in the life of the candidate if he is able to impress the interviewer or the Board of interview. It is therefore, essential that from the very beginning, the Candidate should, by his appearance is liable to have great impact on them in taking a decision about him. The following points will help the candidates a great deal in every interview,
* Make adequate preparation for the interview. Leave no chance for luck. Sufficient preparation for the interview will provide extra confident to the candidate.
* Take all the originals of your certificate and testimonials regarding your academic qualifications, age and experience.
* Reach the place of interview well before time. Any delay may cause unnecessary nervousness.
* Your dress should be neat, clean and tidy. The interview will require your personal appearance to be perfect before the Selection Board. So, it is very important that you should create a good impression. You should appear well-turned out and carefully dressed. The dress should be sober and well pressed and should conform to social and acceptable norms in clothing. Over dressing or under dressing should be avoided. Also avoid showy or gaudy dresses, mod belts, mufflers and sunglasses.
* The shoed should be well polished. The dress should give the impression that you are not a careless person but are smart and alert. A candidate with dirty and unpressed clothes and scattered hair will create a very poor impression on the Board. Hence, it is imperative that a candidate should comb his hair properly, and put on neat and tidy clothes which give the impression of alertness and smartness.
* Whether you wear Indian-dress or European one, your personality after dressing up should look natural. The dress should be complete and dignified, that is to say, if you are putting on a European suit you should wear a necktie, a pair of shoes and the color of the suit.
* In the summer you may wear a plain shirt or bush shirt of a sober color/design, but not a T shirt and do not roll the sleeves of the shirt. In winter you may wear a suit (with a matching necktie). Lady candidates should wear a Sari, avoiding fancy wear, e.g. maxis, bell bottoms, pants, footwear with high heels etc…
* Wear a smile! A natural and spontaneous smile befriends the interviewers. In answering or listening to a question or thanking the members, your natural smile will pay a lot!
* Be self confident, calm and composed. Always be optimistic and have a healthy and optimistic outlook on life.
* During the interview, you should bear in mind that you are being watched by the Board. So you should be at your best. While entering the chamber of the interview, knock at the door gently, wait for a few seconds and then walk straight and erect right up to the Chairman's table. Your gait should be dignified. With the Chairman and the Members of the Board with politeness and wait for the Chairman's direction before sitting. If you are not asked by the Chairman to sit, then you should ask politely for a seat. When asked to sit, occupy the chair without pulling or pushing it. Thank the Board for providing a seat for you, since courtesy always pays.
* While occupying the chair, cover the whole of the seat and not just the end of it. Your hands should be placed on your lap or no the sides and not across the table.
* While answering a question you should appear to be alive and interested with a natural facial expression, neither serious not casual. Be clear, frank, bold but courteous.
* Face the Chairman, but look at the member you are speaking to. Be alert in grasping the questions and lucid in answering them. A lively, lucid, forceful, fluent and realistic, rational and convincing answer spoken after understanding the questions properly is always beneficial to the candidate. When you are unable to understand the question, you may politely ask the member to repeat it. Interrupting the Member or the Chairman is not at all advisable.
* Admit your ignorance, if you are unable to answer a question. Apologize to the Board if you have spoken anything wrong, for as K.P.S Menon stated, "Ignorance is always excusable; and a candidate's confession of ignorance is commendable, but any attempt to cover up ignorance with pretended knowledge is reprehensible and will be easily found out…. In a candidate as a good servant, the chief virtue we expect is intellectual integrity".
* Try to project in the mind of the selector that you have a great interest in the job for which you are being interviewed. You reason in support of your preference for the job should be solid and convincing.
* Speak in a well modulated voice pleasing to the ears of the Interviewing Officer. Be clear in your conversation. Clarity of voice, construction of meaningful sentences, proper modulation, methodological and convincing way of presenting facts all are essential for the positive results. Fast speed in speech should be carefully avoided.
* If you want to lay stress on a particular point, it is advisable to emphasize that particular word. Simple and short sentences have greater clarity and are more effective than a difficult and lengthy construction of the sentence. The sentence should be simple, short and effective. Try to answer to the point only.
* At the end of the interview await the signal from the Chairman before getting up, thank him and the Board with a smile, walk out in a natural gait, and then close the door behind you gently.
* Make adequate preparation for the interview. Leave no chance for luck. Sufficient preparation for the interview will provide extra confident to the candidate.
* Take all the originals of your certificate and testimonials regarding your academic qualifications, age and experience.
* Reach the place of interview well before time. Any delay may cause unnecessary nervousness.
* Your dress should be neat, clean and tidy. The interview will require your personal appearance to be perfect before the Selection Board. So, it is very important that you should create a good impression. You should appear well-turned out and carefully dressed. The dress should be sober and well pressed and should conform to social and acceptable norms in clothing. Over dressing or under dressing should be avoided. Also avoid showy or gaudy dresses, mod belts, mufflers and sunglasses.
* The shoed should be well polished. The dress should give the impression that you are not a careless person but are smart and alert. A candidate with dirty and unpressed clothes and scattered hair will create a very poor impression on the Board. Hence, it is imperative that a candidate should comb his hair properly, and put on neat and tidy clothes which give the impression of alertness and smartness.
* Whether you wear Indian-dress or European one, your personality after dressing up should look natural. The dress should be complete and dignified, that is to say, if you are putting on a European suit you should wear a necktie, a pair of shoes and the color of the suit.
* In the summer you may wear a plain shirt or bush shirt of a sober color/design, but not a T shirt and do not roll the sleeves of the shirt. In winter you may wear a suit (with a matching necktie). Lady candidates should wear a Sari, avoiding fancy wear, e.g. maxis, bell bottoms, pants, footwear with high heels etc…
* Wear a smile! A natural and spontaneous smile befriends the interviewers. In answering or listening to a question or thanking the members, your natural smile will pay a lot!
* Be self confident, calm and composed. Always be optimistic and have a healthy and optimistic outlook on life.
* During the interview, you should bear in mind that you are being watched by the Board. So you should be at your best. While entering the chamber of the interview, knock at the door gently, wait for a few seconds and then walk straight and erect right up to the Chairman's table. Your gait should be dignified. With the Chairman and the Members of the Board with politeness and wait for the Chairman's direction before sitting. If you are not asked by the Chairman to sit, then you should ask politely for a seat. When asked to sit, occupy the chair without pulling or pushing it. Thank the Board for providing a seat for you, since courtesy always pays.
* While occupying the chair, cover the whole of the seat and not just the end of it. Your hands should be placed on your lap or no the sides and not across the table.
* While answering a question you should appear to be alive and interested with a natural facial expression, neither serious not casual. Be clear, frank, bold but courteous.
* Face the Chairman, but look at the member you are speaking to. Be alert in grasping the questions and lucid in answering them. A lively, lucid, forceful, fluent and realistic, rational and convincing answer spoken after understanding the questions properly is always beneficial to the candidate. When you are unable to understand the question, you may politely ask the member to repeat it. Interrupting the Member or the Chairman is not at all advisable.
* Admit your ignorance, if you are unable to answer a question. Apologize to the Board if you have spoken anything wrong, for as K.P.S Menon stated, "Ignorance is always excusable; and a candidate's confession of ignorance is commendable, but any attempt to cover up ignorance with pretended knowledge is reprehensible and will be easily found out…. In a candidate as a good servant, the chief virtue we expect is intellectual integrity".
* Try to project in the mind of the selector that you have a great interest in the job for which you are being interviewed. You reason in support of your preference for the job should be solid and convincing.
* Speak in a well modulated voice pleasing to the ears of the Interviewing Officer. Be clear in your conversation. Clarity of voice, construction of meaningful sentences, proper modulation, methodological and convincing way of presenting facts all are essential for the positive results. Fast speed in speech should be carefully avoided.
* If you want to lay stress on a particular point, it is advisable to emphasize that particular word. Simple and short sentences have greater clarity and are more effective than a difficult and lengthy construction of the sentence. The sentence should be simple, short and effective. Try to answer to the point only.
* At the end of the interview await the signal from the Chairman before getting up, thank him and the Board with a smile, walk out in a natural gait, and then close the door behind you gently.
INTERVIEW TIPS VOL 4 QUESTIONS GENERALLY EXPECTED
Five years ago, when asked to describe your management style, you could impress an interviewer by talking about using performance-management techniques, setting expectations, measuring feedback and rewarding performance - evidence that you knew how to manage. Now the situation is more complicated- and more urgent. In addition to showing that you're a capable leader, you must prove that you know how to encourage individuals to work together to accelerate problem-solving. In the past, team-building was recognized primarily for its ability to shape culture. However, given today's accelerated pace, you must show that you understand how to navigate in a complex environment, where how well you work with other parts of the organization is what ultimately produces results.
In the end, all interviewing boils down to one simple query, whether it's asked overtly or simply implied: "Will this person make the company a better place?" show that the answer is yes, and you'll ensure that you're the one who gets the nod.
Stay positive in all your answers. Promote your skills. Watch your body language. Interviewers are looking at body language while you are in an interview. If you are slouching, swinging your legs and playing with your hair, it will give the interviewer the feeling you are not a self-confident person. You always want to sit straight up, pay attention and make sure you are not doing any nervous gestures.
Questions Generally Expected in an Interview
Q1) Tell us something about yourself
* Your name
* Your educational qualification (name of the degree; name of university)
* Your professional qualifications
* Your hobbies (do not state many hobbies)
* Your aim in life
Q2) Tell us something about your family
* Your father and his profession
* Your mother and her profession / homemaker
* Your younger brother / sister, elder brother / sister (just mention) and if you are the youngest talk about yourself in the end.
Q3) Why do you want to join a call center?
Don't
It was my childhood dream; never use statements like this. You can never plan your career in your childhood.
'To meet different people and not peoples'. They will get an impression that all you want to do is make lots of friends rather than being interested in the job.
Do's
You may say that the job gives you an opportunity to interact with people from all different walks of life and different parts of the world.
Say it enhances your career - it widens your horizons.
It gives you a chance to be directly involved with people and help them arrive in better shape
Q4) What is so special about you that you should be chosen for this job?
Don't
Never use statements like 'I' think I'm good' or I can do well
Never tell your shortcomings or weakness like being short tempered.
Do's
Always be positive in your approach
Always tell your strong points
Being confident
Doing your work with full dedication
Having faith in your abilities
In the end, all interviewing boils down to one simple query, whether it's asked overtly or simply implied: "Will this person make the company a better place?" show that the answer is yes, and you'll ensure that you're the one who gets the nod.
Stay positive in all your answers. Promote your skills. Watch your body language. Interviewers are looking at body language while you are in an interview. If you are slouching, swinging your legs and playing with your hair, it will give the interviewer the feeling you are not a self-confident person. You always want to sit straight up, pay attention and make sure you are not doing any nervous gestures.
Questions Generally Expected in an Interview
Q1) Tell us something about yourself
* Your name
* Your educational qualification (name of the degree; name of university)
* Your professional qualifications
* Your hobbies (do not state many hobbies)
* Your aim in life
Q2) Tell us something about your family
* Your father and his profession
* Your mother and her profession / homemaker
* Your younger brother / sister, elder brother / sister (just mention) and if you are the youngest talk about yourself in the end.
Q3) Why do you want to join a call center?
Don't
It was my childhood dream; never use statements like this. You can never plan your career in your childhood.
'To meet different people and not peoples'. They will get an impression that all you want to do is make lots of friends rather than being interested in the job.
Do's
You may say that the job gives you an opportunity to interact with people from all different walks of life and different parts of the world.
Say it enhances your career - it widens your horizons.
It gives you a chance to be directly involved with people and help them arrive in better shape
Q4) What is so special about you that you should be chosen for this job?
Don't
Never use statements like 'I' think I'm good' or I can do well
Never tell your shortcomings or weakness like being short tempered.
Do's
Always be positive in your approach
Always tell your strong points
Being confident
Doing your work with full dedication
Having faith in your abilities
TRANSFORMING YOUR PASSION
Do you know you can transform your passion into PROFIT? "YES,of course" if you believe in your ability of achieving this. However,it would be a dream in futility hoping to turn your PASSION TO PROFIT in a venture of your dream if you don`t START.
You have to START because talking alone without working towards realizing your dream is never enough.
Remember, anybody who hopes to build a thriving business has to start somewhere. The truth is that if you don`t start, you won`t start. Do away with the reasons why you cannot start and embrace reasons why you can start and create a business propelled by a burning passion to make a difference.
Don`t say "I DON`T HAVE THIS, I DON`T HAVE THAT"and so have it postponed. Understand that all you have now is what you need to start, and what you don`t have you don`t need. Starting is the first step towards attainment. You don`t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.
Some people complains of having no office hence, they won`t start.
"HAVING NO OFFICE? Start from you home",
"HAVING NO MONEY? Start with the little you have",
Find ways of giving your ideas wing to fly.
Never ignor the days of little beginnings, small beginnings are often the room that births great enterprises. You may start by offering your services for free. This one secret method most organizations apply by giving out some of their products to people for free. Doing this,telling people and giving a face to your services can also help to jump start your business.
Your starting small should not entail reveling in mediocrity. Excellence should be your driving force. One of the reasons the growth of some businesses are stunted is because the owners downplay the place of excellence and focus entirely on making profit. Strive to be worl-class in your service delivery. Every positive effort yields success, and to be successful, you have to give more and better service that is expected of you.
Pause, think and review your program-plans. Ask yourself what and what you need to apply. Learn new things to aid you achieving your goals. Don`t stop learning, because when you do, you start becoming lean in your business pursuit.
Your mind is a vital equipment for the attainment of your passion. Your dream is stunted in size and scope when the mind of the host is stunted in growth. START SOMETHING TODAY AND WATCH YOUR PASSION TURNS TO PROFIT.
Please send us your comment if you are motivated by this blog. AlwayS visit http://trueloveforum.blogspot.com
You have to START because talking alone without working towards realizing your dream is never enough.
Remember, anybody who hopes to build a thriving business has to start somewhere. The truth is that if you don`t start, you won`t start. Do away with the reasons why you cannot start and embrace reasons why you can start and create a business propelled by a burning passion to make a difference.
Don`t say "I DON`T HAVE THIS, I DON`T HAVE THAT"and so have it postponed. Understand that all you have now is what you need to start, and what you don`t have you don`t need. Starting is the first step towards attainment. You don`t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.
Some people complains of having no office hence, they won`t start.
"HAVING NO OFFICE? Start from you home",
"HAVING NO MONEY? Start with the little you have",
Find ways of giving your ideas wing to fly.
Never ignor the days of little beginnings, small beginnings are often the room that births great enterprises. You may start by offering your services for free. This one secret method most organizations apply by giving out some of their products to people for free. Doing this,telling people and giving a face to your services can also help to jump start your business.
Your starting small should not entail reveling in mediocrity. Excellence should be your driving force. One of the reasons the growth of some businesses are stunted is because the owners downplay the place of excellence and focus entirely on making profit. Strive to be worl-class in your service delivery. Every positive effort yields success, and to be successful, you have to give more and better service that is expected of you.
Pause, think and review your program-plans. Ask yourself what and what you need to apply. Learn new things to aid you achieving your goals. Don`t stop learning, because when you do, you start becoming lean in your business pursuit.
Your mind is a vital equipment for the attainment of your passion. Your dream is stunted in size and scope when the mind of the host is stunted in growth. START SOMETHING TODAY AND WATCH YOUR PASSION TURNS TO PROFIT.
Please send us your comment if you are motivated by this blog. AlwayS visit http://trueloveforum.blogspot.com
INTERVIEW TIPS VOL 3
Like i promised to furnish you with information on the basic tips to facing an INTERVIEW, i strive to making this a reality and if you can adhere to this piece of infornation, you are sure bet of grabing that job. What does it take you to get this? absolutely nothing.
This INTERVIEW TIPS was given to me by a good friend and i thought it wise sharing it with you for free. Like every other ebook, you are either ask to download, register or purchase before it can be given to you.
However, we have decided to offer this for a zore fee to every interested individual. It cost you nothing. Only visit this site @
* Before you go for any interview, always learn to find about the company.
* Do not take a chance to make any guesses about the company.
* Dress smartly. Do not wear brightly colored clothes for an interview. Do not wear any big prints or colored flowers and leaves on your attire.
* Gentlemen please check that the socks you wear blend with the trouser and are in contrast to the color of your trouser.
* Do not wear any thick chains or big pendants. Do not wear any raashi rings, chunky bracelets, earrings etc…
* Shoes to be well polished, in good condition and should co-ordinate with your clothes.
* Dress formally; wear neatly ironed clothes for an interview.
General:
Look poised, comfortable, neatly dressed.
Talk softly yet clearly.
Be courteous, smile, be helpful, take initiative, and maintain eye contact,
pay attention.
Listen and understand, apologize, Take corrective measures, follow-up.
No vulgar jokes and do not make any racist remarks.
No slang's like 'ya', 'guy', 'male', 'female' etc…
Listen first, understand and then reply.
Look at the person while you speak.
If you do not know something, admit it, don't make guesses.
Points to Remember
* When you enter the room DO NOT look down. Look at the people sitting to interview you.
* Keep in mind and wish accordingly
(1 lady / 1man… Good Morning ma'am / sir)
(2men / 1lady….Good Morning gentlemen/ ma'am)
(2men / 2ladies…Good Morning ladies and gentlemen)
(More than above count… Good Morning everybody)
* If the interview panel introduce themselves say "It is a pleasure meeting all of You"
* After you have been questioned you can say "It was a pleasure talking to you; have a nice day"
* When you are given a topic for group discussion first say "Good morning/afternoon/evening", mention your name and then start.
* Always update yourself with the latest happenings and events around the world. Read the newspaper of the particular day on which you have your interview.
* When asked a question never lie about the same or make wild guesses.
This INTERVIEW TIPS was given to me by a good friend and i thought it wise sharing it with you for free. Like every other ebook, you are either ask to download, register or purchase before it can be given to you.
However, we have decided to offer this for a zore fee to every interested individual. It cost you nothing. Only visit this site @
http://trueloveforum.blogspot.com,for up-dates on this very topic and other related articles. Your comment also would useful to enable us improve on our subsequent topics.
* Before you go for any interview, always learn to find about the company.
* Do not take a chance to make any guesses about the company.
* Dress smartly. Do not wear brightly colored clothes for an interview. Do not wear any big prints or colored flowers and leaves on your attire.
* Gentlemen please check that the socks you wear blend with the trouser and are in contrast to the color of your trouser.
* Do not wear any thick chains or big pendants. Do not wear any raashi rings, chunky bracelets, earrings etc…
* Shoes to be well polished, in good condition and should co-ordinate with your clothes.
* Dress formally; wear neatly ironed clothes for an interview.
General:
Look poised, comfortable, neatly dressed.
Talk softly yet clearly.
Be courteous, smile, be helpful, take initiative, and maintain eye contact,
pay attention.
Listen and understand, apologize, Take corrective measures, follow-up.
No vulgar jokes and do not make any racist remarks.
No slang's like 'ya', 'guy', 'male', 'female' etc…
Listen first, understand and then reply.
Look at the person while you speak.
If you do not know something, admit it, don't make guesses.
Points to Remember
* When you enter the room DO NOT look down. Look at the people sitting to interview you.
* Keep in mind and wish accordingly
(1 lady / 1man… Good Morning ma'am / sir)
(2men / 1lady….Good Morning gentlemen/ ma'am)
(2men / 2ladies…Good Morning ladies and gentlemen)
(More than above count… Good Morning everybody)
* If the interview panel introduce themselves say "It is a pleasure meeting all of You"
* After you have been questioned you can say "It was a pleasure talking to you; have a nice day"
* When you are given a topic for group discussion first say "Good morning/afternoon/evening", mention your name and then start.
* Always update yourself with the latest happenings and events around the world. Read the newspaper of the particular day on which you have your interview.
* When asked a question never lie about the same or make wild guesses.
HOW TO FACE AN INTERVIEW VOL 2
* Know how to keep yourself calm. The beset way to do this is to be prepared.
* Research the company and the industry.
* Know what kind of interview to expect-a screening interview, a stress interview.
* Know why you want the job, identify your wants and your needs and know the difference.
* Be able to express; specifically the marketable skills you have to offer the organization.
* Be prepared to answer that killer question.
* Know how to deal with illegal questions tactfully during the interview.
* Prepare questions you wish to ask-only questions you can't find answers to yourself.
* Line up your references in advance and verify that they will be good ones.
Presentation
* Find out the standard dress for the organization.
* Arrive early.
* Bring extra resumes, notepad and a pen.
* Be sure you know how to pronounce the interviewers name correctly.
* Be polite to everyone you meet there. They all count.
* Be aware of body language, vibes, reactions-use your instincts to keep things on course.
* Assume all things are asked for a good reason and answer accordingly.
* Feel free to ask clarification before answering a question.
* Take some time to formulate your answer before you speak.
* Answer all questions honestly but in the best, most positive light.
* Most importantly, do not bad mouth old employers.
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* Research the company and the industry.
* Know what kind of interview to expect-a screening interview, a stress interview.
* Know why you want the job, identify your wants and your needs and know the difference.
* Be able to express; specifically the marketable skills you have to offer the organization.
* Be prepared to answer that killer question.
* Know how to deal with illegal questions tactfully during the interview.
* Prepare questions you wish to ask-only questions you can't find answers to yourself.
* Line up your references in advance and verify that they will be good ones.
Presentation
* Find out the standard dress for the organization.
* Arrive early.
* Bring extra resumes, notepad and a pen.
* Be sure you know how to pronounce the interviewers name correctly.
* Be polite to everyone you meet there. They all count.
* Be aware of body language, vibes, reactions-use your instincts to keep things on course.
* Assume all things are asked for a good reason and answer accordingly.
* Feel free to ask clarification before answering a question.
* Take some time to formulate your answer before you speak.
* Answer all questions honestly but in the best, most positive light.
* Most importantly, do not bad mouth old employers.
Watch out for vol 3, or visit TRUE-LOVE.NET @
http://trueloveforum.blogspot.comfor more up-dates.
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