Interview Skills

What is the purpose of an Interview?
It helps organizations and job seekers find the right match for their needs. It lets an employer learn about you and your:

• Abilities
• Talents
• Interest
• Personality
• Work Experience
• Education
• Motivation

And it lets you find out about the employer and their:

• Needs
• History
• Work Environment
• Business Activities
• Plans for future

Guidelines for facing Interviews:
The job interview is the absolute aspect while searching for a new career opportunity. Your interview skills will ultimately determine whether or not you get a job offer. Throughout the interview, an employer will evaluate you on a variety of levels. This could be anything from your appearance to your personality; to the way you communicate and express yourself. If you are properly, you will present a confident, professional image that will give you an enormous advantage over the completion.

Smile, be enthusiastic and get there early
The outcome of many interviews is decided during the first 10 seconds of the interview. The introduction is key, greet the employer with a film handshake, and make eye contact and a smile. You must project an enthusiastic, professional image right from the start. Characteristics that attribute to a professional image are conservative business like attire, self confidence, warmth, a sense of humor, and prompt, concise answers to their questions. Arriving early makes a great impression. It shows your appreciation for the employer’s time and allows you enough time to complete any required paper work.

Complete the application in detail
Be truthful. Most employers look closely at the way an application is filled out as well as the information on it. Think of it as an example of how you would perform on the job. Read through the directions before writing. Fill in the form neatly and completely. Do not write “see resume”. Never misrepresent your education or work experience, present only the facts! Always the word “open” in the space for salary desired.

Ask the employer to describe the job

Take an active part in the interview process. Begin by asking the employer to describe the job. Listen carefully and mentally note each duty mentioned. This will tell you to respond. Be sure to focus in on your experience and training that relates to the position.

Describe how your past experience and qualifications will help you do the job
Your recruiter will have explained how your background and experience fit the employer’s specifications. Include specific factors that qualify you for this position. Use examples of particular achievements that will help you in getting the job.

Positive attitude
A major factor in most hiring decisions is how well the employers get along with the applicant. To develop a good rapport make sure you speak clearly, listen carefully and show interest. When the employer says something that requires an answer, comment, smile. Body language is important too. Sit up straight in your chair, lean forward slightly and make eye contact. Never smoke or chew gum, even if the employer offers.

Ask meaningful questions about the position
Many employers evaluate applicants by the questions they ask. Employers like specific questions about the nature of the job, the company’s plan and goals, and the abilities considered most important for the position.

Important Rules to be noticed: The job interview in English requires a very specific kind of vocabulary. It also requires good tense usage as you need to make a clear distinction between past and present responsibilities.