INTERVIEW TIPS

INTERVIEW TIPS

• BEFORE THE INTERVIEW
  Get to the location of the interview at least 30 minutes prior to the given time.
  Carry extra copies of your updated resume.
  Be polite to the receptionist. His/Her feedback about you may be considered during your evaluation.
  Acquaint yourself with the name of the interviewers and be prepared to use them while interacting with them or greeting them.
  Review your notes while waiting.
  Breathe deeply and relax.
  Enter the room courteously with a smile, but without being obsequious.
  Greet the interviewers with the firm handshake.
  Accept that you will be nervous but work out way of not letting it interfere with your performance.
  
  
  DURING THE INTERVIEW
  Be calm, confident, professional and determined.
  Slow down your speech, lower your voice and maintain eye contact with the interviewers during the interview.
  Direct your answers to the entire panel of interviewers.
  Avoid speaking about your own views/philosophy.
  Pitch answers at a level that would be technically appropriate to your interviewing panel.
  Demonstrate integrity by not giving away confidential information about your previous jobs/colleagues.
  Be a good listener and show patience during any pauses between questions.
  Always be honest.
  Ask if there are any areas on which the panel would like to hear more from you.
  If you get the time opportunity, ask questions about the employer in the order of their priority.
  Thank the panel as you leave.
  
  AFTER THE INTERVIEW
  Make notes and record the questions asked for future reference.
  Follow up on the results of the interview according to the procedure mentioned during the interview.