From the experts – Interview Tips

Here are some Dos' and Don’ts while attending an interview:

Dos':

• Go with good preparation and confidence.
• Prepare a checklist regarding the date, time, venue, & certificates before you attend an interview.
• Be on time. Remember that you are in need of a job and not the interviewer.
• First Impression is the best Impression. Carry a good smile, get dressed professionally, always maintain eye contact and when given a handshake give a firm handshake.
• Take an extra copy of your CV and photograph.
• Ask the employer questions regarding the company.
• Do a self-research about the company for which you will be attending an interview.
• Be honest!
• Check for any gaps in your CV and work towards correcting them before hand.
• Do not forget to use Salutations once you are done with the interview.

Don’ts:

• Never face an interview without preparation.
• Many job seekers do not realize that showing up too early often creates a poor first impression.
• Never talk too much. Always answer to the point.
• Never talk negatively about your current/past employer.
• The first signs of nervousness are verbal ticks. Therefore avoid them.
• Never let the employer feel that you are not interested. If you sometimes have trouble with eye-contact balance, work this issue out ahead of time in an interview practice session with a friend.
• It is impossible to make a good first impression if you cannot communicate effectively. Therefore work towards getting your communication right.

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