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Before The Interview
Questions You Can Prepare For
· » Tell us about yourself
· » Why did you choose your degree and what have you gained from it?
· » What has been your most important achievement in life so far? Why?
· » What are your strengths and weaknesses?
· » Why have you applied for this job?
· » What do you have to offer us?
· » What are the current issues in this sector of work?
· » What experience do you have of working in a team and what role did you play in that team?
· » Describe a project you have successfully completed.
· » How would your friends describe you?
· » Describe a situation you have found difficult. How did you overcome it?
· » What questions would you like to ask us?
practice your answers, - write them down,
- read them aloud,
Remember them, but, during the interview process, remember to listen to the question. It will more than likely be different from what you expected it to be, so adjust your reply accordingly - the example you thought of should still carry you through
Be practical, the man/woman you are talking to is not your boy friend/girl friend that you can cry over all that went wrong. Take it all in the positive way.
During The Interview
Keep the following few things in mind for that:
1. Be punctual. It is better to arrive early than to rush in at the last moment. Allow extra time for traffic, parking and slow elevators.
2. Project a professional and enthusiastic image. Your aim is to convince the interviewer that you would be an asset to the company and not a liability.
3. You can’t change the way you look. However, you can ensure that you project a clean and well groomed appearance. Dress comfortably, but immaculately. Shoes should be polished, pants/skirts and shirts pressed.
4. Make eye contact when you speak. Stand straight, move confidently and sit slightly forward in your chair. Body language is important and people notice it more than you think.
5. Shake hands firmly. A firm handshake projects confidence and leaves a lasting impression.
DRESSING FOR AN INTERVIEW
Your smile is the first thing the interviewer sees. Your clothes are probably a close second. Dressing depends on the nature of job you are looking for make sure that you have a clean and pressed dress
For Men
· » White and other light colored shirts are best
· » One hundred percent cotton works best for shirts
· » Always wear a long-sleeved dress shirt
· » The tie color should match your shirt/suit color. Silk ties assure the best knot
· » A tee shirt worn underneath your dress shirt gives you added protection against noticeable perspiration
· »Always match the color of your belt with your shoes and the color of your belt buckle with your watch.
· » Dark shoes (black lace-ups are best)
· » Dark socks (black is best)
· » Get a haircut; short hair always fares best in interviews
· » No beards (unless you are interviewing for a job as a lumberjack!)
· » Mustaches are a possible negative, but if you must, make sure it is neat & trimmed
· » No rings other than wedding ring or college ring
· » Neatly trimmed nails
· » No earrings (if you normally wear one, take it out)
For Women
· » Make sure your attire fits well and is pressed
· » A cotton sari/ salwar kameez can be a good choice for an interview
· » Wear minimal makeup and groom your hair neatly.
· » Use matte lipstick and not lip gloss for interview
· » Make sure that your mascara do not clump
· » Shoes with conservative heels
· » No purses, small or large; carry a briefcase instead
· » If you wear nail polish (not required), use clear or a conservative color
· » No more than one ring on each hand
· » One set of earrings only » Avoid perfume (some people are allergic)
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