Interviews
have always been dreadful as it not only test an individual's knowledge, but
also test a person's ability to use right knowledge at the right place. It was
found in a research that-- no matter how experienced one is but approximately 80%
of candidates suffer from Interview phobia.
Interview
scenario may differ from person-to-person depending upon his/her experience
& expertise, but there are a few simple,
yet really helpful tips that help you combat nerve racking interview
situation.
1. Stop Fearing Rejection:
If
you are looking for a job, then before considering any of the facet like- your
skills, type of job or organization you are looking for, personal grooming
etc., just overcome your fear of rejection. Simply by accepting the fact that
this is just an interview, but not an
end to professional journey could help one stay calm & positive throughout
the interview process.
2. Know Yourself &
Your Skills
Yes!
It is very important to well understand yourself, your skills, your qualities, your expert areas
and how well you can serve an organization. Accordingly, looking for a job profile
that well-suit your interest and qualification will automatically smoothen your course of interview.
3. Never Exaggerate Your CV
Thinking
of fabricating your CV to impress the interviewer? No, never ever fabricate
your CV as the interviewer who has been interviewing hundred of candidates is more
smart & will easily find out the fudge, creating a blunder for you. So,
always be honest.
4. Be Well-Presentable
The
first impression is the last impression. So always dress in formal attire for
an interview, get in the interview room with a slight smile on your face and be
confident. Also, always remember to follow basic etiquette, for example- always
ask permission for entering the room, wait a few seconds to be invited to sit
down and more.
5. Punctuality
Always
arrive early to the interview venue as punctuality is something that not only
helps you through the interview, but is advantageous if practiced in everyday
life. Furthermore arriving interview venue 15 minutes early can help you settle
down and relax.
6. Research
the Company Before Interview
Career
experts always suggest to research a company before you head in for an interview.
Prior investigation of an organization will automatically raise your bar high
as you will be familiar with requisite company details like its products,
competitors etc.
7. Prepare Probable Questions Beforehand
Jot-down
the list of probable questions & their answers, and rehearse answers well
before heading for an interview. If needed ask for help from experienced
friends. Trust me (sharing this from experience) serious execution of this
exercise can help you find answers for most of the Questions.
8. Never
Ever Argue with Interviewer
Whether
you are trying to justify your point or anything like that, it is advisable to
never ever step into any kind of argument with Interviewer during interview. Always
remember to be precise with answers, as it will also keep you away from an argument.
In case you don't know any answer, simply say "I don't know".
9. Salary Struggle
When
it comes to salary, demand for realistic hike considering your experience and industry
benchmark. In case of freshmen kindly do your homework well before requesting salary.
10. Conclude on a Positive
Note
No
matter how hard the interview episode has been, make sure to conclude on a
positive & cordial note.