Interview Techniques

Interviews, in general, are formal and official processes conducted for the exchange of information and impressions. In every interview, not only the outer appearances, body languages, communication or social skills, qualifications, competencies, time management skills, etc.---- are appraised , but inner qualities like honesty, modesty, benevolence, conscience, ethical morals and moral rectitude, commitment for others, etc., are also duly evaluated and appreciated. Some of the pivotal tips of paramount importance are:---


1. Reach the destination just 10—15 minutes before the scheduled interview time, not long before or after it. Don’t dress too casually, or wear too much perfume. Wear conservative business attire only.


2. Stay relaxed, calm and cool. Boost yourself thinking only about your skills, accomplishments, and abilities, without getting any nervous. Avoid fidgeting, leaning on the table/ chair, or weak handshake.


3. Turn the cell phone off before entering for the interview.


4. Keep information about the organization interviewing you beforehand.


5. Keep the answers scrupulously concise and precise. Your body language and speech should not signify arrogance or pomposity, rather than self-confidence.


6. Avert commenting negatively about your past company/ manager/ employer.


7. You must have comprehensive knowledge about your subject, sector, job, and responsibilities. You must elegantly demonstrate your ability to do the job better than your competitors. Employers are deeply interested in what and how much you can ever contribute to their organizations.


8. Keep your major contributions to the last jobs reckoned beforehand, and also your preferences in the next job, along with your long and short-term goals.


9. Your body languages, thoughts, and deeds should affirm that you are disciplined, honest, punctilious, urbane, and trustworthy.


10. You should be modest, and have respects and appreciations of others--- rather than being arrogant and overbearing.