Simple Interview Preparation
Jun 15th, 2009 by admin
Candidates tend to go for the hard parts of interview which make them forget to prepare for the basic and a must thing in interview. As such, they will easily get panic. In order for you to be fully prepared for an interview, make sure you are well prepared with this basic interview tips before going further:
1) Be on TIME! – This is a must thing when facing an interview. It will determine the whole interview process, including your preparation towards is. Make it a habit to come earlier than scheduled interview. Also, it never hurt to actually try to rehearse the time needed to reach the interview venue (Don’t forget to include misc time such as traffic jams)
2) Be PREPARED! – This doesn’t mean that you will only prepare for the interview, hence, look up some information about the company involved, and with the technology today, you can easily achieved it thru internet. At least, during the interview you may touch some of the key points of the company, which demonstrate that you are interested with the company.
3) First IMPRESSION! – Be as tidy as possible. Your attire, facial, accessories are all important to give the first impression. Also, do remember to greet with proper manner, which show the humble side of you. Do not pretend!
4) REHEARSE some questions which you predicted the interview may ask – It doesnt hurt if you prepare more than you should about the possible question that an interviewer may ask. In fact, this will prepare you with more confidence level and strong arguement.
5) Your WEAKNESS & Be HONEST – Often, candidates will try to hide their weakness. Don’t do that. An interviewer is normally an experience person and can easily detect if you are hiding your weakness and try to lie. Don’t worry, nobody is perfect. Just admit your weakness, but do remember to highlight how you best handle it. That is what the interviewer will look at.
6) Share your STRENGTH – Interviewer loves to hear your achievement, how you encouter problems & solve it with a terrific result. But do remember not to over-telling them.
7) Know your CV – Make sure you are aware with what you have written in your CV. Do not simply submit your CV without knowing the content or else you will have trouble to explain it during the interview.
Keep your talking in average mode – DO NOT talk to much. Give a short yet brilliant answer. Do remember that interview is a two way of communication.
9) Extra Copy of CV and photo – Just bring a long an extra copy of your CV and photo. This show that you are a well-planned person & ready for any circumstances.
10) Be positive & never Give up – Sometimes (in fact many times) interviewer will use a stress interview where they will create an uneasiness for you and see how you handle with it. Don’t give, think carefully and give a positive respond towards it.
That’s all for some of the tips that you may find easy, but trust me, can easily to be forgot. Make sure you are well well prepared with it, and lastly, be yourself and good luck with your interview.
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