Important Tips and Factors to succeed in Face to Face Interview
Employer's expectations
Your prospective employer might be looking for the following qualities in you when you appear for an interview:
Disposition. Appearance, clothes, facial expressions, gestures manners, the way you present yourself te impression you leave on the employer all these things are components of your personality. Therefore, you must ensure that you present yourself in a manner that leaves a lasting impression.
Career objective. The interview panel will be trying to gauge what you want to pursue in your life. You may also be asked where you want to see your- self after 10 years. The panel will try to evaluate your current occupation, stated objectives, consistency and reasons for change. You should be clear about
your career objective and should be able to clearly convey the same to the employer by linking the priorities in your life with your background and aptitude.
Subject Knowledge. Every employer expects that the prospective employees are well versed with the subjects they had pursued in the past or currently perusing Hence the employer will be interested in assessing the subjects of your study, which are related to your job. So you must brush up the fundamentals of your subjects or any specialization you have pursued.Any shift in of terms area or subject also needs to be explained
General Knowledge. A good general awareness is the primary requisite of a candidate aspiring for a job today: The employer tries to assess your curiosity about what's happening all around you, your analytical ability, mental your level, and your potential for coherent perception of multiple happenings. The panel may ask questions ranging from the coup in a country to the announcement of an award to a film. The way you tackle each question is very important. It is necessary to feel confident and develop positive frame of mind
Communication skill. Communicating effectively is vital for both personal and organizational growth. The employer will try to assess how effective you are in communicating your ideas to him, both verbally and non-verbally and how intensely you can listen and comprehend.
Mental Agility. The ability to quickly grasp the question and reply appropriately is a sign of mental alertness. This quality implies quick thinking, presence of mind, and quick response. The interviewer may judge your mental agility by asking an odd question or by making a tricky remark. He could also assess
you by the observations you make when he presents you with a practical problem. You can improve this quality by developing the art of concentration Playing carrom or chess, solving puzzles, reading witty and humorous plays, and conversing with intelligent people will help in developing this quality
Consistency. A good candidate has a positive, definite, and well-developed approach to life. He will stick to his opinion and make judicious decisions. He will not be moved by emotions and external impressions. The interviewer may ask the same question in a disguised form later in the interview to check your opinion. Never contradict yourself
Self-confidence. This is the most essential requirement of a good candidate. Self-confidence means trust in yourself This generates self esteem and self respect. By possessing will power, socializing identifying your shortcomings, fighting fear and nervousness, having a positive approach, and acting as a leader a you can boost your self confidence.
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