Are you a fresher, a little nervous about facing your interviews? Well, here are a few tips that can get you prepared and get started…
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Here are a few frequently asked HR Questions that you as a fresher can expect…
• Tell us something about yourself
• Tell us why we should select you among all others
• What are your strengths and weaknesses
• What do do in spare time?
• What inspires you the most and why?
• Why would you wish work for our organization?
• How much do you know about us?
So, how would you like your first job to be?
Just a small piece of wisdom before we get started; Always bear in mind that, in an interview, there are no wrong and right answers. All that you must however have is the right attitude that affects the way of answering.
An interview is more often a short listing process than a selection process. The objective is to eliminate a few candidates who perform poorly. So it makes sense to worry more about not getting rejected than getting selected. The opening moments of the interview are most important as the interviewer does not anything about you so here is your chance to make that first and best impression that will set the tone for the main process that follows.
Here are a few things that you must pay attention to:
1) Research about the Company
The first and foremost thing that you should be doing after receiving the interview call is, to read and understand the history, operations and the present position of the company and be doubly sure that you are ready to work with them. This is important as it will aid in better understanding and thus makes you more confident.
2) “THE” Resume
A resume pretty much substitutes you in the virtual sense. This is by and large your tool to acquire the job. It may not be a great idea to send in the same standard profile to all the job openings. It makes sense to tweak it a little bit depending on the specific requirements of the position by signifying the strengths that are relevant to the position on. Make sure you are not mentioning anything that is false just to impress the interviewer.
3) Rehearse a little bit
It may sound funny initially, but we cannot undermine the power of rehearsal. You may really try practicing the question answer scenario, catch yourself where you are not good and improve accordingly; specially communication skills. Good communication is half the game won!
4) Arrive Early
It gives you some time and space to relax and recover from anxiety and travel; also it creates a good first impression about your punctuality.
5) Dress like you really are serious!
Dress professionally. This is one more thing that will take you very far. Dressing depicts our culture and values and the society we come from. It is best to avoid anything very colorful.
6) No messages and calls business!
Turn off your phone when in the interview. Period!
7) Be high-spirited
It surely will send out vibes that you are enthusiastic and happy to work for their company.
8) Maintain Eye Contact
This is an absolute must. If eye contact is not maintained, it may appear as if you are not confident or honest and hence are looking away, which is not a great impression to create.
9) Don’t try to impress - Be Yourself
Do not ever try to copy another person or an adapted way of talking, lingo or an accent. Stay you!
10) Stick to the point
Always ensure you answer all their questions crisply and to the point. Don’t do into little stories to justify your answers, unless asked. Always be polite and confident.
Conclusion:
We all work around the aim of acquiring a good and dignified job. Although it’s not easy to get such jobs, it isn’t impossible either! The above few tips should be able to get you through your interviews in flying colors!
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