How to be Successful in Interviews - Rules and Tips

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Successful Interview - Rules and Tips</span></h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hello Students. Today we will discuss some important <b>Rules and Tips</b> to be <b>Successful</b> in <b>Interviews</b>. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">These rules and tips will help Students/job-seekers to maximize employment opportunities</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> A job interview is one of the most intimidating way of making first impression.</span><br /> <div> <span style="color: #545454; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPSb4lmPpJPxolP22CJGnshcIu7KmhCuu2gc5CZVPsSmgiXzTEuZUFcYYYo1YXZXE1l0bZD0Arv2tnVTwEbrqQyitJ6VtQ_9BMrayeGO7beEkaRF9HfGRoTawhzRJEiFmrphddO0f4M0/s1600/dreamstimeextrasmall_14419002-300x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="How to be Successful in Interviews - Rules and Tips" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPSb4lmPpJPxolP22CJGnshcIu7KmhCuu2gc5CZVPsSmgiXzTEuZUFcYYYo1YXZXE1l0bZD0Arv2tnVTwEbrqQyitJ6VtQ_9BMrayeGO7beEkaRF9HfGRoTawhzRJEiFmrphddO0f4M0/s1600/dreamstimeextrasmall_14419002-300x300.jpg" title="How to be Successful in Interviews - Rules and Tips" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Successful Interviews - Rules and Tips</span></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If You’re invited to an interview. First you must get the basics right and Follow the 8 golden rules given below. They may seem obvious but applicants/students continually ignore them So my advice is, don't take them too light.</span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDc_XHx87sTGF1aIpn67JgFJFPSRQIjIQy7ty8uvt1TFtXL0H4cR69ZB81n7EeBnJbbgFoTwmThIWQ7sOgtGplYnu7yX-e98Wajlbr_mjY0tQruanM_6Y4qwgMlVXGesqIy0xpZQRTBC8/s1600/Rules-and-tips.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Successful Interviews - Rules" border="0" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDc_XHx87sTGF1aIpn67JgFJFPSRQIjIQy7ty8uvt1TFtXL0H4cR69ZB81n7EeBnJbbgFoTwmThIWQ7sOgtGplYnu7yX-e98Wajlbr_mjY0tQruanM_6Y4qwgMlVXGesqIy0xpZQRTBC8/s320/Rules-and-tips.jpg" title="Successful Interviews - Rules" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Successful Interviews - Rules</span></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Successful Interview Rule no 1:</span></h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Do the Research on organisation/company. Read any information they send you. Investigate their website and get as much details you can.</span><br /> <div> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Successful Interview Rule no 2:</span></h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Prepare to substantiate/provide evidence to support </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">everything you said in your application.</span></div> <div> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Successful Interview Rule no 3:</span></h3> </div> <div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">On the day of interview arrive early and in the right state of mind to be interviewed.</span><br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Successful Interview Rule no 4:</span></h3> </div> <div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Always Dress to fit in. Make it easy for them to imagine you working in their organisation. Look Smart and Use light Perfume.</span><br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Successful Interview Rule no 5:</span></h3> </div> <div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Treat everything – from entering their premises to leaving – as part of the selection procedure. Don't take it as regular visit.</span><br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Successful Interview Rule no 6:</span></h3> </div> <div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When you first meet, look your host in the eye, shake hands and smile. that is very important.</span></div> <div> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Successful Interview Rule no 7:</span></h3> </div> <div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sit up straight in your chair with open body language – no crossed arms, fiddling with your face or gripping. Use your hands to emphasis what you say.</span><br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Successful Interview Rule no 8:</span></h3> </div> <div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Never introduce a negative point unless it is absolutely necessary. Always look for positive reasons for what you have done and why you have applied for this particular job.<br /><br />Obey these rules and you stand a chance to be Successful in Interviews.</span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Also read:</b> <a href="http://virtualstudysolutions.blogspot.com/2016/12/distribution-of-laptops-to-students-Rules-Merit-Criteria.html">Distribution of Laptops to Students - Rules and Merit Criteria</a></span><br /> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">How to Answer Questions in Interview:</span></h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Let me Help You answer some </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">different types of</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> questions which are usually asked in interviews.</span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiUEb9j2XVepdrAcUfg5DvStTXLd_31gFc-WIBXF_oESFwyoTfAMQZnrAH_ZMaue43zEl4YzXAl9xu-G5PAvtctobturpNEG1EJX09Z7E1Tm50Vb-lutRnEQlnm4WdrQ90aSweJsQ36RE/s1600/images.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Questions in Interview" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiUEb9j2XVepdrAcUfg5DvStTXLd_31gFc-WIBXF_oESFwyoTfAMQZnrAH_ZMaue43zEl4YzXAl9xu-G5PAvtctobturpNEG1EJX09Z7E1Tm50Vb-lutRnEQlnm4WdrQ90aSweJsQ36RE/s1600/images.png" title="Questions in Interview" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">How to Answer Questions in Interview</span></div> </div> </td></tr> </tbody></table> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Interview Question no 1:</span></h3> <div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The ‘Why’ questions</b><br />Be ready to explain positively why you did what it says you did on your CV or application form. Go further and prepare to say why this particular career is attractive, why you want this job and why you are keen to work for this organisation. Look for things you have in common – interests, expertise, location, etc. Don’t simply tell them what they already know.</span><br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Interview Question no 2:</span></h3> </div> <div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The ‘Experience’ questions</b><br />Think hard about your experience and how it can add value to your prospective employer. Consider which areas of your previous work relate most strongly to the job you have applied for and be ready to supply the evidence that this is the case.</span><br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Interview Question no 3:</span></h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The ‘Competency’ questions</b><br />Often, when you apply for a job, you will receive a job description and person specification. The latter will outline the skills you need to be successful in this role and lay down competencies that are essential. Teamwork, communication and initiative are often part of what recruiters call ‘generic skills’, essential in many jobs. Be prepared to relate how you have exhibited these skills and use STAR- situation, task, action, and<br />results to provide a full answer.</span><br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Interview Question no 4:</span></h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>‘Scenario’ questions</b><br />“What would you do if…?” Naturally these scenario questions are different for each type of job and relate to real situations you would face. Think about what you will encounter in the job you’re being interviewed for and be ready to answer them.</span><br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Interview Question no 5:</span></h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Bolts from the blue</b><br />Especially in customer/client facing roles, it is essential that you are not phased by what seem to be ridiculous questions. Some interviewers ask these to see your reaction. For example, you might be asked, ‘If you were a car what make would you be?’ Slow down. Think. Then try to find a logical answer.</span><br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Interview Question no 6:</span></h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Who else have you applied to?</b><br />Employers want to know that you have a sensible job seeking strategy. Not a haphazard one. It should demonstrate a motivation to adapt to their type of organisation.</span><br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Interview Question no 7:</span></h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Where do you see your career going from here?</b><br />Be ambitious but emphasize what you would contribute and how you can progress.</span><br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Interview Question no 8:</span></h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>What skills do you need in this job?</b><br />Where is the evidence that you have them? Often these can be discovered if they show you a job description. If not think hard before you attend the interview and write down the evidence that you have these skills so that it easily comes to mind.</span><br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Interview Question no 9:</span></h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>What are your strengths and weaknesses?</b><br />Think of your weaknesses as areas for development. Don’t say that you are a perfectionist – it’s something of a cliche.</span><br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Interview Question no 10:</span></h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Why should we recruit you?</b><br />Show how you could add value to the organisation if appointed.</span><br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Interview Question no 11:</span></h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Have you any questions to ask us?</b><br />Use this to express a real interest in what they do, not to find out about the perks of the job.</span><br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Interview Question no 12:</span></h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Assessment Centers</b><br />Many employers now use other techniques in addition to interviews to help them select the best candidates. These include:</span><br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Interview Question no 13:</span></h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Giving a presentation/lecture</b><br />These are often used for academic jobs. Think about pitching it right for your audience.<br />Never go over time. Use bullet points for notes and maintain eye contact with your listeners.</span><br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Interview Question no 14:</span></h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Aptitude tests</b><br />For verbal, numerical and diagrammatic reasoning or logical thinking. Practice these Examples:</span><br /> <ul style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <li>Discussion groups</li> <li>Facilitate the group. Participate. Contribute ideas. Build on the ideas of others. Don’t shut people out, interrupt, talk over, dismiss the ideas of others out of hand or take the discussion off topic.</li> <li>Team activities</li> <li>Enter wholeheartedly into the spirit of the event, no matter how crazy you think it is.</li> </span></ul> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Interview Question no 15:</span></h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Apply the same for discussion groups.</b><br />Case studies<br />Read the case study and underline the important factors. Write these on some paper to get them firmly into your brain. Then re arrange them into pros and cons, a logical sequence or timeline. Then write your report. Consider whether a bullet point executive summary is better than lengthy prose.</span><br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Interview Question no 16:</span></h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>In-tray exercise</b><br />This is all about taking decisions and prioritizing. Faced with several courses of action you have to decide which are most important.</span><br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Interview Question no 17</span></h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Personality questionnaires</b><br />If asked to complete a personality questionnaire, just be yourself. Attempts to swing the result in favor of what the recruiter may want are likely to be unsuccessful.</span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Also read:</b> <a href="http://virtualstudysolutions.blogspot.com/2016/11/pm-laptop-scheme-for-virtual-university-students.html">PM Laptop Scheme for Virtual University Students 2016-17</a></span><br /> <div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicuxNXAPaO2f6bcdyd0_v48TeVptE4qBU7JT0FVz39pWU9zO6nKaw1ri4cjKXoB__dcnfp0rSNGllVySoWsZwAayI_4zbDFeIrAPCNgVt6YC-Gi-d2YSH04JdfFk7gFMfOaDtXu5MRlQY/s1600/hired-now.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Successful Interview - You are Hired" border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicuxNXAPaO2f6bcdyd0_v48TeVptE4qBU7JT0FVz39pWU9zO6nKaw1ri4cjKXoB__dcnfp0rSNGllVySoWsZwAayI_4zbDFeIrAPCNgVt6YC-Gi-d2YSH04JdfFk7gFMfOaDtXu5MRlQY/s320/hired-now.jpg" title="Successful Interview - You are Hired" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Successful Interview - You are Hired</span></td></tr> </tbody></table> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Final Words:</span></h3> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Dear Students , It is important to appear confident and Smart for the interview. One way to do that is to be prepared the best of your ability. There is no way to predict how will be your interview , but by following above mentioned important rules and Tips you will surely feel less anxious and will be ready to positively present yourself. Don't miss this last chance to market yourself.</span></div> </div> </div>

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