HUMAN RELATIONS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY
THE INTERVIEW....
RESUME:
• Prepare your resume very well.
• Don’t overcrowd your resume.
• Make your objective clear.
• Use your own objective that is better.
• Highlight your achievements.
• Avoid grammatical mistakes.
• Don’t use jargons.
• Don’t write your resumes in paragraphs.
• Don’t include your negative points.
• Be careful in choosing area of interest.
• Honesty is the best policy, so be honest.
• Take more time in preparing resume since you selling yourself without your talk.
Dress codes and appearance:
• Be formal with tie.
• Don’t use strong perfumes.
• Don’t wear the costlier ornaments.
• Have haircut and shaved.
• Wear clean clothes with shoe polished.
• Have a nail cut and clean.
Day before the interview starts...
• Prepare for4 to 5 copies of resumes and passport size photo.
• Be prepared for the interview questions.
• Use standard file with more leafs in that.
• Arrange your resume, mark lists, and certificates in certain order.
• Put only one sheet/certificate in one leaf.
• Bring extra rough white sheets and pen.
Things to do...
• In the interview panel, when the door is half closed just knock it and ask ‘May I come in sir’
• If it is fully closed just open the door and ask for permission to get in.
• Get enter into the panel walk gently and have smile look at all the members in the panel.
• Hold the file rightly while entering. Hold it with two hands.
• Wish them individually to all.
• Sit when they ask to sit.
• Give your resumes to individual panel members. (Note: while giving get rise from your seat and then give) .
• Sit relaxed and upright. Don’t to be too relaxed and too nervous.
• Better to keep your hands on you knee.
• Body language is most important thing you need to concentrate more.
• Since body language reveals your self confidence and truth in your speech.
• Have your eye contact proper. Have your vision on all the panel members while answering.
• If you don’t know the answer, tell politely. For (sorry sir, I don’t know that; like that.)
• Think before speaking. Use gestures, postures and correct eye contact.
• Stress your positive points more than ordinary points.
• Avoid in telling your negative points or your weakness otherwise they ask you.
• Be confidence while answering (with bold) and speak loudly (audible).
• Don’t get stressed. Have a gentle smiling face throughout the interview.
• If they asked to write anything in a paper, start form top. Don’t write anywhere in the paper.
• Avoid dress conscious and don’t wear new dresses during the interview to avoid dress conscious.
• Explain whenever possible; don't answer with a simple "yes" or "no."
• Be prepared to answer questions such as:
Tell me about yourself.
Tell me about your background and accomplishments.
What are your strengths and weakness?
How would you describe your most recent job performance?
What interests you about our company?
• Be prepared to answer questions such as:
Would I be expected to accomplish in this position?
What are the greatest challenges in this position?
Do you think I fit the position?
• Remember, your lack of questions may be mistaken as lack of interest in job.
• Some interview pitfalls to avoid: (must be followed)
• Don't arrive at the interview late.
• Don't over or under dress or dress inappropriately for the position. First impressions do count and you want to be dressed to show that you fit into the desired role.
• Don't wear strong perfume.
• Don't forget to take with you extra clean copies of your CV as well as a notebook and pen with which to take notes.
• Don't forget to shake the hand of the Interviewer firmly - a limp or sweaty handshake will not be looked on favourably.
• Don't chew gum, smoke, eat or drink at the Interview.
• Don't act distracted. Look the Interviewer straight in the eye and give him your full and undivided attention.
• Don't let your body language send the wrong messages.
• Be aware of the nonverbal cues you are sending out!
• Sit upright and straight in the chair facing the employer and smile.
• Lean forward occasionally to express interest.
• Avoid crossing your arms or legs in front of you (suggests defensiveness), slouching in the chair (suggests sloppiness and lack of energy), leaning too far back (may be interpreted as being overly familiar and disrespectful), talking to the floor (lack of confidence) or flirting.
• Don't refer to the Interviewer by his first name unless he specifically asks you to do so.
• Don't talk about your weaknesses or failings or apologize for lack of education, experience, training etc. Everyone has weaknesses; the Interview is the time to showcase your enthusiasm and strengths.
• Don't make derogatory comments about previous bosses or peers. This is never acceptable and particularly works against you in the Interview.
• Don't act tired or jaded. Employers are invariably looking for someone to energize, inspire and uplift the team. Try to act enthusiastic and full of energy and motivation.
• Don't act unfocused and uncertain about what you want. Whatever interview you're in - you want THAT job.
• Don't lie. Answer briefly, truthfully and concisely.
• Don't interrupt.
• Avoid giving 'yes' or 'no' answers. Support your answers with examples and be as factual and concise as you can.
• Don't talk too much. Focus your answers on the particular question and on your related strengths. Watch for signals that the Interviewer is losing interest and stop talking immediately.
• Don't talk about your personal life. You have not been hired yet so keep it professional. This is no the time to talk about failed love lives, a husband who asked you to quit your job etc.!
• Don't treat questions as jokes or try to be too funny.
• Don't ask about holidays, perks, hours or compensation until you've actually been made a serious offer.
• Don't act overly confident or superior. Ultimately, unless you are applying to the very senior level positions, the Interviewer is looking for someone who is manageable and will fit into the team.
• Don't drop names of influential friends and acquaintances unless you are passing a message or someone has referred you. Be very careful and professional when you mention names of clients and make sure you are never giving out confidential information.
• Don't leave abruptly. Shake the Interviewer's hand firmly, thank him for his time and ask what the next step will be.
If you got the job be happy. If not so be very much happy because a better job is waiting for you. It just a slip not a fall...
...... WISH YOU ALL THE BEST......
THE INTERVIEW....
RESUME:
• Prepare your resume very well.
• Don’t overcrowd your resume.
• Make your objective clear.
• Use your own objective that is better.
• Highlight your achievements.
• Avoid grammatical mistakes.
• Don’t use jargons.
• Don’t write your resumes in paragraphs.
• Don’t include your negative points.
• Be careful in choosing area of interest.
• Honesty is the best policy, so be honest.
• Take more time in preparing resume since you selling yourself without your talk.
Dress codes and appearance:
• Be formal with tie.
• Don’t use strong perfumes.
• Don’t wear the costlier ornaments.
• Have haircut and shaved.
• Wear clean clothes with shoe polished.
• Have a nail cut and clean.
Day before the interview starts...
• Prepare for4 to 5 copies of resumes and passport size photo.
• Be prepared for the interview questions.
• Use standard file with more leafs in that.
• Arrange your resume, mark lists, and certificates in certain order.
• Put only one sheet/certificate in one leaf.
• Bring extra rough white sheets and pen.
Things to do...
• In the interview panel, when the door is half closed just knock it and ask ‘May I come in sir’
• If it is fully closed just open the door and ask for permission to get in.
• Get enter into the panel walk gently and have smile look at all the members in the panel.
• Hold the file rightly while entering. Hold it with two hands.
• Wish them individually to all.
• Sit when they ask to sit.
• Give your resumes to individual panel members. (Note: while giving get rise from your seat and then give) .
• Sit relaxed and upright. Don’t to be too relaxed and too nervous.
• Better to keep your hands on you knee.
• Body language is most important thing you need to concentrate more.
• Since body language reveals your self confidence and truth in your speech.
• Have your eye contact proper. Have your vision on all the panel members while answering.
• If you don’t know the answer, tell politely. For (sorry sir, I don’t know that; like that.)
• Think before speaking. Use gestures, postures and correct eye contact.
• Stress your positive points more than ordinary points.
• Avoid in telling your negative points or your weakness otherwise they ask you.
• Be confidence while answering (with bold) and speak loudly (audible).
• Don’t get stressed. Have a gentle smiling face throughout the interview.
• If they asked to write anything in a paper, start form top. Don’t write anywhere in the paper.
• Avoid dress conscious and don’t wear new dresses during the interview to avoid dress conscious.
• Explain whenever possible; don't answer with a simple "yes" or "no."
• Be prepared to answer questions such as:
Tell me about yourself.
Tell me about your background and accomplishments.
What are your strengths and weakness?
How would you describe your most recent job performance?
What interests you about our company?
• Be prepared to answer questions such as:
Would I be expected to accomplish in this position?
What are the greatest challenges in this position?
Do you think I fit the position?
• Remember, your lack of questions may be mistaken as lack of interest in job.
• Some interview pitfalls to avoid: (must be followed)
• Don't arrive at the interview late.
• Don't over or under dress or dress inappropriately for the position. First impressions do count and you want to be dressed to show that you fit into the desired role.
• Don't wear strong perfume.
• Don't forget to take with you extra clean copies of your CV as well as a notebook and pen with which to take notes.
• Don't forget to shake the hand of the Interviewer firmly - a limp or sweaty handshake will not be looked on favourably.
• Don't chew gum, smoke, eat or drink at the Interview.
• Don't act distracted. Look the Interviewer straight in the eye and give him your full and undivided attention.
• Don't let your body language send the wrong messages.
• Be aware of the nonverbal cues you are sending out!
• Sit upright and straight in the chair facing the employer and smile.
• Lean forward occasionally to express interest.
• Avoid crossing your arms or legs in front of you (suggests defensiveness), slouching in the chair (suggests sloppiness and lack of energy), leaning too far back (may be interpreted as being overly familiar and disrespectful), talking to the floor (lack of confidence) or flirting.
• Don't refer to the Interviewer by his first name unless he specifically asks you to do so.
• Don't talk about your weaknesses or failings or apologize for lack of education, experience, training etc. Everyone has weaknesses; the Interview is the time to showcase your enthusiasm and strengths.
• Don't make derogatory comments about previous bosses or peers. This is never acceptable and particularly works against you in the Interview.
• Don't act tired or jaded. Employers are invariably looking for someone to energize, inspire and uplift the team. Try to act enthusiastic and full of energy and motivation.
• Don't act unfocused and uncertain about what you want. Whatever interview you're in - you want THAT job.
• Don't lie. Answer briefly, truthfully and concisely.
• Don't interrupt.
• Avoid giving 'yes' or 'no' answers. Support your answers with examples and be as factual and concise as you can.
• Don't talk too much. Focus your answers on the particular question and on your related strengths. Watch for signals that the Interviewer is losing interest and stop talking immediately.
• Don't talk about your personal life. You have not been hired yet so keep it professional. This is no the time to talk about failed love lives, a husband who asked you to quit your job etc.!
• Don't treat questions as jokes or try to be too funny.
• Don't ask about holidays, perks, hours or compensation until you've actually been made a serious offer.
• Don't act overly confident or superior. Ultimately, unless you are applying to the very senior level positions, the Interviewer is looking for someone who is manageable and will fit into the team.
• Don't drop names of influential friends and acquaintances unless you are passing a message or someone has referred you. Be very careful and professional when you mention names of clients and make sure you are never giving out confidential information.
• Don't leave abruptly. Shake the Interviewer's hand firmly, thank him for his time and ask what the next step will be.
If you got the job be happy. If not so be very much happy because a better job is waiting for you. It just a slip not a fall...
...... WISH YOU ALL THE BEST......
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