What are some good tips for job interviews? - Questions & Curiosites

Here are a few tips for job interviews.

You should take care of these things before going for an Interview :-

• Well dressed
• Body language
• Confidence
• Well mannered
• Decent looks ( Short hairs and shaved face)
• Sitting posture
• Make an eye-contact
• keep Smiling face

Avoid these things that can kill interview :-

• Sweating
• Low confidence
• Slouching
• Touching your face
• Chewing gum
• Looking in the distance
• Playing with pen or fingers
• Brushing back your hair
• Fidgeting in a chair

Here some Common Interview questions with tips :-

• Tell me a little about yourself?

A most common question. The psychology behind the question is the interviewer probes into your personality. It is a very open-ended question and needs careful handling. A well-balanced answer would have the elements of your hobbies, your qualification, and your interests.

You must start with little personal choices like volunteering nature, interest in book reading, puzzle solving and then transition towards your key qualification skills that make you a perfect candidate for the posting. Talk about your strengths like responsible, excellent interpersonal skills that help in team building and maintaining a cordial work atmosphere. Quote some examples of experience that tell more about your character relevant to the work atmosphere. A perfect ratio proportion of personal and professional information is bound to make a complete score on this question.

• What do you know about the company?

Finding an answer to this question do you good in the interview as well as gives you a complete insight into the company and the kind of work culture and ethics it follows. How are you supposed to draft an answer? Check out the website in detail. Each organization has the mission, upcoming projects, last year’s growth and more such important facts showcased on the website.

Depending upon third party information like press releases and LinkedIn helps you build a strong base to this question and ensures you do your research thoroughly. Follow them on Twitter and Facebook to keep yourself posted on all updates.

• What were your responsibilities in last company?

This question comes your way because the interviewer wants to know your actual work experience that is off your resume. Highlight your previous responsibilities in the light of current job requirements. Span your responsibilities right from the start and showcase how you grew personally and professionally.

Your answer does not need to revolve around daily chores and tasks but focuses on the headline responsibilities. Your accomplishments while handling the role in last company must make a pointer in the interview. Approach the question with a focused answer that covers the primary responsibilities and how you took extra responsibilities beyond the scope of your job role.

• What did you like or dislike about your previous job?

Read carefully; it can be a trap. Talking negatively about your previous job is a complete ‘No.' The interviewer is merely trying to judge your attitude towards any workplace issue on the basis of your answers.

No organization wants to hire someone who keeps grudges over pity issues and let them impact the workplace environment. Answer the question with a positive outlook. You should be highlighted how you liked the competitive and progressive spirit, leadership and mentors that helped you grow personally and professionally. Speaking about the dislikes, you can tackle it by answering it in the positive light. You can say the role seemed to be less challenging as you grew your skills that edged you to look for a change.