Few tips to successfully face the job interview(HR ROUND )
1.Reach at least before 15 minutes of the interview time so that you will have time to collect your thoughts, wipe the perspiration from your hands, and scan the lobby for the company information. You will also show your interviewer that your punctuality.
2. Before going to the interview you should know about the company profile, Know the interviewer's name and how to pronounce it (including proper title: Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc.). Know the major products or services of the company, the organization of the company, current business news about the company and the company's major customers and competitors. You can easily collect this information from the company's website, annual report or company literature.
3. Bring an extra Copy of Your bio-Data in a Folder/file. This indicates that you are prepared. It also gives the interviewer something to take notes on.
4. Expect to Spend Some Time Developing Rapport. Personal chemistry is a main ingredient in the hiring process. Try to relax and become comfortable with the interviewer.
5. Watch Your Non-Verbal Communication. Maintain an open body posture and appropriate eye contact. Seat yourself at a reasonable distance from the other person. Smile.
6. Don't Be Embarrassed by Nervousness. Interviewers are human, and they often become nervous, too. In fact, nervousness is a good sign - it shows that you are taking the interview seriously. Avoid nervous mannerisms such as tapping your fingers, feet, playing with pens, etc.
7. Body language is powerful! Good eye contact, a warm, natural smile and a firm handshake can help you overcome nervousness, develop a personal rapport and present a confident image.
8. Don't Play Comedian or Try to Entertain the Interviewer. It is important to be personable, but do not overdo it.
9. Don't Exaggerate or Lie. You might be tempted to embellish your achievements in the interview, but it will come back to haunt you on the job!
10. Follow the Interviewer's Lead. Don't try to take over the interview. Stick to the main subject at hand, but do not dwell too long on one point. It is better to deal with many questions rather than just one or two in-depth questions, unless that's where the interviewer leads you.
11. NEVER Speak Badly about a Former Employer. If there were problems with previous experiences, try to put your answers in the positive rather than the negative. If you slight a former employer, the interviewer may assume that you will someday do the same to him or her.
12. Watch Your Grammar and Your Manners. Employers are interested in candidates who can express themselves properly. Even if you have to slow down to correct yourself -- do it! Use slang expressions very sparingly. If your knowledge of rules of etiquette is rusty, take a "refresher course" from a knowledgeable friend.
13. Be Prepared to Ask Questions. Almost all interviewers will ask if you have any questions. You should have some ready and should have at least one that is related to the conversation you have just completed. This demonstrates that you are both prepared and interested. Your questions should be related to details about the company and should be based on the information you learned from the homework you have done. You should not ask questions like "How long to I have to wait before I can take a vacation?" Save those what's-in-it-for-me questions for later.
14. Use Telephone Interviews. If you are applying for jobs in places in other states, you can suggest a short telephone interview. Even a preliminary telephone interview can help you assess whether or not it would be worth your time and expense to travel for a personal interview.
15. Don't Expect an Immediate Job Offer. Offers usually follow the interview, a few weeks later. If you are offered the position on the spot, it is appropriate for you to ask for one or two days to think about the offer before responding.
16. Be Careful With the Closing. Do not linger. End quickly and courteously. Thank your interviewer for the interview. Smile.
17. Be Yourself! You do not want to get hired on the basis of something you are not. You want to be hired for who you are!
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