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Winning interview

The document provides tips for preparing for a job interview, including researching the company and job profile, assessing your own strengths and weaknesses, and practicing mock interviews. It also outlines what to bring, how to dress, common interview questions, and things to avoid like being too casual, nervous, or using your phone during the interview. Proper preparation, research, dress, manners and confidence are emphasized as keys to winning the interview.

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Winning Interview By Amit L and Harshitha S
How to prepare for an interview 1. Systematic assessment of yourself • Reviewing your resume (CV) • Understanding your strengths and weaknesses • Assessing your professional and educational history • Refreshing yourself on the accomplishments and highlights of your career • Think about the types of jobs and environment that would be best suited for you
How to prepare for an interview 2. Research of the company • Go to the company website • Do a Google Search on the Company • financial / shareholder report • Speak with friends, colleagues and family • Research the industry
How to prepare for an interview 3. Understanding the Job Profile • Understand the job profile • Understand differences between the job profile and your background • core skills, key achievements • Do a Mock Interview.
Interview Dress Code • “Research shows that interviewers make up their mind about a candidate quickly (less than 20 seconds or so)” • Men: Blazer, Formal Shirt and Slacks (no jeans) Women: Formal Shirt and Pants Suit & Tie, Blazer & Tie, Formal Shoes • Traditional Wear for Women is widely acceptable for Interviews in many sectors • Be Comfortable in what you wear at the Interview
What to bring to an Interview • 2 Copies of your resume • The Address and Directions of the Interview Location • Names and Telephone numbers of the persons that are coordinating the interview • Pen and Paper • ID Proof • List of References • Your Portfolio • A Bag / Briefcase / Smart Back-pack • Folders to keep your resume and other papers in
What not to do in an interview Mind your manners in an interview • Looking at the clock / watch • Answering your cell phone / Leaving your cell phone on • Getting angry or frustrated Don't be to casual in an Interview • Reclining your chair • Sitting before the Interviewer sits • Avoid extravagant gestures / too much hand waving
What not to do in an interview Take Care of Hygiene Issues before the Interview • Using the bathroom in the middle of an interview • Sweaty palms as you will have to shake hands Showing too much nervousness in a Interview • Being someone that you are not • Rambling on and on • Exaggerating too much
Interview Tips for Fresher's • Try to appear your best at the Interview. • Know about the company. • Answer clearly and directly • Do not be argumentative • Be prepared with questions for the Interviewer • Address the Interviewer politely • Be Confident
Interviewers questions • Describe a typical day in office for my job position? • Describe a typical day in office for my job position? • How do you measure success in your company? • What is the company’s culture like? • How will be my career path determined?