Prepare Well For Success In Interviews
Before commencing with your job search, make sure that you have updated yourself with the latest in-things
. You should familiarize yourself with the latest technology and market scenario to score higher on this account. Get more information on important industry leaders, products or services in demand, key skills required and other such information related to your as well as other industries. You may also learn new software, the upcoming jargon, etc. to prove that you have been following trends and know almost as much as an employee of your age and experience should.
Pay attention to modifying your resume and preparing well in advance for the interview. After working hard at writing your resume, attending Job fairs, sending it across to all the possible potential employers and other things, you have finally got the much awaited interview call. Hence, its time now for the next step, the preparation for the interview most looked forward to and it is the only chance when you can make it or break it. Just a little attention to your resume writing and interview preparation can work wonders and quickly fetch you a good job. First being done, lets take care of the second part i.e. interview preparation.
You may take the following steps to get ready to answer your interviewer and get that most awaited job:
-Read your resume thoroughly:
Go through your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume again. Re-read the whole resume and make sure you know what your potential recruiter could probe most about. Your information should be same as forwarded to him/ her because it was exactly what procured an interview call for you. Get into the interviewers shoes while reviewing your resume to estimate the kind of questions that can be asked. Revisit the sections related to specialized experience or training, educational qualification, career progression, etc. particularly.
-Explore the company in detail:
Knowing more about the company you applied to for a vacancy is always very helpful. You should be aware of its operations, areas of expertise, how it works, latest press releases, presence in various cities and other relevant information. Visit the company website and acquire as much as you can because this share of knowledge would help you in the following:
(a)You would become familiar with your prospective company that may clear the air of ignorance as you would be able to comprehend what to expect precisely in terms of work environment, remuneration and other such things.
(b) Secondly, the interviewer may be greatly impressed by seeing the efforts you have taken to understand the company. Your power of preparation would make him feel that you are dedicated and hard working which would obviously work in your favor ultimately.
-Interview yourself and boost your confidence:
Rehearse the interview, even if you dont have anyone to help you in this, do it yourself. Practice the session by preparing a list of questions that hold the highest of being asked. In all the interviews, there is always a brewing up of some typical questions as well as some specific ones. Prepare witty and answers for some of the most important and most common questions like:
(a) Why are you looking for a job change?
(b) How do you think you can contribute to the company?
(c) Why should you be given a salary hike?
and others related to your industry and profession. Try to rope in your friends or family who could don the role of an interviewer. This would make you more confident and comfortable in talking about yourself in front of a group.
Along with all the above preparation, dress up formally and sleep well. There will be no stopping you!
by: Deepika Bansal
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