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Monday, 29 October 2012 06:14

How to Prepare for an Interview?

Interview and its Significance :

hw_prepare_intrvw_img_1Every person wants to prosper in life. To be comfortable a person needs to be financially independent. A college student wants to get a job as soon as he gets out of college. Every student desires to get a job of their preference but not everyone is lucky enough to become successful in getting his dream job. The key to success is right preparation for an interview that can help a person become confident and successful. If you want to do your best in interviews you should to be mentally and physically fit. Good mental preparation can help you handle interviews better.

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How to Prepare for an Interview

PREPARATION FOR AN INTERVIEW

Stage 1: Preparation
  1. This involves physical, mental and psychological preparation for an interview. First and foremost try to be well informed about the company. Try to find out relevant information about the company before you appear for the interview. Next you need to wear a formal dress for an interview. Dressing yourself appropriately is very important.
  2. Go through your resume once again and ensure that there is no mistake or error in it. Also your resume should be written in a way that is easy to read. Don’t make it too long or too short. Focus on areas of your experience, skills, qualification.
  3. Interviews are generally held to understand whether you are the right person for the position and the organization or not. So it is important for you to know yourself completely. If you know yourself completely, then you can make the interviewer understand you better.
  4. You need to prepare yourself on the frequently asked questions. Anticipate those questions and prepare yourself well in advance.
  5. First impression is very important. So few things you should keep in mind. Arrive before the interview starts. Have a positive attitude and be confident.
  6. Always be prepared to speak but do not speak too much. Talk to the interviewer very confidently and fluently in English. Don’t be afraid to ask anything if you are not sure of.
  7. Always thank the interviewer for his time.

 

Some Questions you may want to ask:

  1. You can ask about your job and role you have to play in the company.
  2. Ask the interviewer about the different types of or varieties of projects that you might have to handle.
  3. Who would you be working with? i.e ask about your colleagues.
  4. Where would your office be?
  5. Don’t forget to ask about the remuneration, facilities, and amenities that the company is going to offer you.

 


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Monday, 06 August 2012 10:38

How to impress the interviewer and answer effectively in an interview?

What is an interview?:

how-to-impress_img_1The dictionary meaning of interview is a formal meeting in which one or two persons tries to evaluate the other person. A very important part of job search is interview. It is a formal way of conversation between the interviewer and the interviewee. The interviewer talks about a job opportunity and tries to ascertain whether the interviewee is fit for the post. A job interview is a methodical and significant way of conversation.

 




Interview and Preparation:

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Interview is considered to be one of the most important parts of the job search process. To answer effectively in an interview, you need to impress the interviewer with your skills, positive outlook, ability, educational background, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. One needs to prepare himself before the interview. The steps of preparation are discussed below:

 

  1. RESEARCH

First and foremost you need to research the job and also the company. You can do it in many ways. You can try to find out information about the organization from its homepage, or ask your friends or colleagues about the company.
  1. PREPARATION

Prepare clear answers to each of the interview questions. You can practice with a friend and prepare yourself.
  1. BE PROMPT

Always try to arrive 5 to 10 minutes early before the start of the interview. This will create a good impression in the mind of the interviewer.
  1. KNOW YOUR STRENGTHS

Before you step into the interview room, think about how you would like to present your background, skills, strengths etc in front of the interviewer. Know your strengths very well and try to impress the interviewer with it.

  1. POSITIVE ATTITUDE

You should always have a positive attitude when you face an interview. Do not say anything negative. If you are asked to talk about your prior experiences, always talk of something positive.
  1. DISCUSSION ON SALARY

Try to find out about the salary levels for the post you’re applying. Do not discuss salary in the first round of interview. You can keep it for the final round.

 

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Importance of Communication Skills

COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND ITS IMPORTANCE

To answer effectively in an interview, you should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Without good communication skills, it would be difficult for you to impress the interviewer. Good communication skills would not only make you smart and confident, it can also help you achieve success. You need to be very fluent in English language. If you want to get a good job and answer effectively when you face an interview, you need to develop excellent communication skills. If you wish to improve you communication skills, you can join an online spoken English course. These courses are available online and all are of short duration. The teachers are very competent and they would help you improve your pronunciation, dictation and communication skills.

 

 

Tips on Interview Questions

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If you want to answer effectively in an interview, you should prepare yourself on some common interview questions. Some of the popular questions which are frequently asked in an interview are listed below. Prepare yourself on the below mentioned questions if you want to answer effectively in an interview and get the job you’re applying for.

 

  1. Can you tell me about yourself?
  2. Why do you want to join our company?
  3. Where do you see yourself in five years?
  4. Why do you want to leave your current job?
  5. What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?


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Monday, 06 August 2012 06:56

What are some Do’s and Don’ts at the Interview?

do-and-donts_img_1What is an Interview? :

A methodical and important way of conversation about a job opportunity is known as interview. Interview is of immense significance because through this both the interviewer and the interviewee exchange relevant information.

The interviewer tries to determine whether the person is suitable for the job and interviewee tries to impress and create a positive impact in the mind of the interviewer.

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Interview Do’s and Don’ts

DO’s AND DON’TS

To become successful in an interview, you need to prepare yourself very well for it.

Some of the do’s and don’ts of interview are stated below:

 

 

 

Do’s
  1. Do prepare for the different kinds of probable questions that can be asked by the interviewer.
  2. Do prepare your answers for questions related to your past experience.
  3. Do wear a formal dress while going for an interview.
  4. Be aware of the job location. You should know the exact location and time of interview. If you are unable to locate the place, call the recruiter and ask for direction.
  5. You should reach the location at least 10 minutes before the start of the interview.
  6. If you are required to fill up any application, do fill it up properly and accurately.
  7. Carry some extra copies of resumes when attending an interview.
  8. Do wait until you are offered a chair to sit.
  9. Sit straight and remain alert all throughout the interview.
  10. Your body language should be very positive.
  11. Ask good and intelligent questions (about the job or the company)
  12. Do try to give prompt and to the point answers to the questions.
  13. Do show that you are confident and enthusiastic,and have a high energy level.
  14. Do talk about your achievements.
  15. Talk very confidently and also very fluently in English.

 

DON’TS
  1. Don’t wear casual attire to an interview.
  2. Don’t reach late on the day of interview. In case if you’re running late call the recruiter and let them know about it.
  3. Do not show lack of interest or be lethargic during the interview.
  4. Don’t hesitate while speaking. If you hesitate and stammer, it will create a bad impression in the mind of the interviewer.
  5. Do not talk anything negative about yourself.
  6. Don’t sit silent at the time of interview. Be inquisitive and try to ask intelligent questions related to the job, company.
  1. Don’t ask about salary, leave policy until you get an offer from the interviewer.
  2. If you are planning to leave your present company and joining a new one, do not give any negative information about your colleagues, supervisors, or bosses.
  3. Don’t chew gum or smoke cigarette during an interview.
  4. Don’t lie but don’t be soft spoken. Be confident and face the interview confidently and smartly.


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eAgeTutor.com is the premier online tutoring provider. eAge’s world class faculty and ace communication experts from around the globe help you to improve in an all round manner. Assignments and tasks based on a well researched content developed by subject matter and industry experts can certainly fetch the most desired results for improving spoken English skills. Overcoming limitations is just a click of mouse away in this age of effective and advance communication technology. For further information on online English speaking course or to experience the wonders of virtual classroom fix a demonstration session with our tutor. Please visit www.eagetutor.com.

Contact us today to know more about our spoken English program and experience the exciting world of e-learning.

 

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