INTERVIEW TIPS TO IMPRESS RECRUITERS
An interview is the penultimate step
to landing a job. Given the ratio of vacancies to candidates in most countries,
it is but obvious that you will face rejection in quite a few interviews.
However, you need to make sure you put your best foot forward every time you
step inside an interview hall.
If you have facing rejections in job
interviews, maybe you aren’t doing some things right. Here are some tips that
will help you impress recruiters:
Portray confidence
Confidence can take you places.
Right from the time you step inside an interview hall, you need to portray
confidence. Walk straight, maintain a good posture, give a firm handshake, look
them in the eye when talking etc. All that shows that you are confident and
know what you are talking about.
Do not lie
HR professionals are trained to
catch lies. In fact, genetically, we all are capable to catching lies. When you
lie, you unconsciously make body movements that give the game away. It is
better not to lie during an interview. It is understandable that you want to
look good in front of the interviewer. However, lying won’t help you out much.
State the facts, portray your skills and leave the rest to the interviewer.
Speak slowly and clearly
Most of us, when we are
nervous, tend to speak too quickly. We also tend to blabber a lot. Both those
things do not make a good impression on interviewers. In order to make a good
impression, it is important to speak slowly and clearly. Keep your answers
short and to the point. And do not jump to answer questions asked. Listen to
the complete question, articulate your response and then speak.
Do not forget to ask questions when given an opportunity
Interviewers always give you
an opportunity to ask questions and clear your doubts. Do not miss this
opportunity to portray your interest in the organization and the profile being
offered. Ask intelligent questions that will put you in a good light. You will
be able to ask intelligent questions when you know about the organization.
Thus, research the company well before an interview.
Do not accept a rigid attitude
Most of us go with a rigid mindset
when it comes to salary issues. It is important not to have a rigid mindset
when discussing salary issues. Always listen to the offer being made and then
articulate your response. Adopting a my-way-or-the-highway kind of stance won’t
get you anywhere.
Dress the part
According to surveys done in the
field, most recruiters form an opinion of you from the moment you walk through
the door. Often, it is your posture and your dressing sense which play a part
in forming that opinion. It is important that you dress the part. You don’t
want to be in jeans and t-shirt when going for a bank interview. Similarly, you
don’t want to be too formal when going for an interview in an ad agency or
similar place.