JOB INTERVIEW TIPS FOR BEGINNERS 2024
Important points before Interview
- Dress well – Appropriately
- Be 10 mins before time
- Have all the documents ready, just in case
- Have good references
- Try not to be tired, sweaty, and smelly
- Speaking slowly, loud, and clearly
- Be Honest ALWAYS
- Have confidence, don’t be overconfident, and don’t overact.
- Answer to the questions to the point.
- Lastly, wear a lighter color Shirt. It’s a physiological thing that it builds trust.
Here are a few beginner tips:-
- Before the interview:
- Make sure you’ve done a substantial amount of research about the company.
- Keep extra resumes and certificates or qualifications ready.
- Prepare for some common questions beforehand, like, strengths, weaknesses, etc.
- On the day of the interview:
- Don’t be late. Be a few minutes early instead
- Dress professionally.
- Run a few confirmation checks of your documents.
- Get notebooks and pens
- Turn off your cell phone
- During the interview:
- Curtly introduce yourself and shake hands if they put their forth.
- Do not rush to answer the questions and patiently listen.
- Try to subtly mention as many skills as possible
- Put forth direct and honest answers.
- Think about your answers or comments before you speak. Formulate a mind map in your head before actually speaking.
- At the end of the interview:
- Restate any strengths or plus points you’ve missed about yourself.
- Be courteous while extending your greetings.
- Ask questions like the scope of your development in the field, work ethic, team dynamics, etc.
- Do not ask questions like “will I get a promotion?” Instead, ask questions like “what is the scope for development in this field?” you want the job, say so!
- Find out about additional interviews, if any.
- Ask about the time of confirmation of their verdict
- After the interview:
- Don’t forget to personally email the interviewer and extend a note of thanks personally to stand out from the rest.
Here are a few questions that you can prepare for before an interview:-
- Strengths
- Weaknesses
- Leadership skills
- Willingness to work
- Flexibility in work ethic
- Creativity in problem-solving
- Dealing with difficult people at work.
- Interview Skills And Techniques