Prove your potential in an interview with the ultimate interview attending tips from Udhyoga

Give Wings to your Job dreams…

Good Luck!!!

Freshers? Please Note!

• Failing to prepare is preparing to fail (knowledge about the company, knowledge about the post applied for, professional attire, decent copy of resume) quantity of interviews dont matter , its the quality ; unprepared for interviews drains positively replacing it with negativity.
• "Smile" starts your interview score; enter and exit with a smile.
• Establish eye contact with every judge comprising the panel.
• Whether selected or not ask for feedback dear sir, can you please give me your feedback on my performance, where should i improve?"
• Avoid single word answers, answer in full sentences.
• Subject knowledge 50%, soft skills 50%, guarantors of your JOB.
• When you dont know the answer, dont pretend to know it. Pretense gives you no returns.

An Interview is a bridge between an employer and a candidate for both to learn more about each other for the purpose of filling a position within a company or organization. You and the interviewer each have a purpose: you want a job and the interviewer wants to find the right person to fill the job.

The basic skills needed to be mastered

• Research & Analysis ( About the Company )
• Communication ( Strong verbal & Positive Non Verbal )
• Behavioral ( Right Personality/Attitude/Character projection

Communication is a trump card in an interview the more you communicate the less you create the gap between you and your job …the interviewer will be able to assess your language skill, confidence level and your general behavior with the way you communicate.

The most important lesson of communicating effectively in an interview is to avoid certain things which we used to do often while talking with others.

• Don't make excuses. Take responsibility for your words and your actions.
• Don’t use negative words whenever you talk about your previous experience.
• Don’t give assumptions in your answers
• Don’t have ‘fillers’ when you talk
• Don’t repeat the questions before your answers
• Don’t break the sentences.
• Don’t give incomplete answers
• Don't show a lack of interest or lack of enthusiasm in your speech.
• Don’t give a lazy talk
• Don't ever lie. Answer questions truthfully, frankly and succinctly. And don't over-answer questions.
• Don’t give unnecessary pauses and breaks in between the words and sentences.
• Don’t use the complicated words with which you are not so clear.

How to Open & Close a Speech?

Opening a speech especially when you’re asked to introduce yourself is the most challenging part of a self introduction. When entering an interview it is important to feel confident in your ability to sell yourself.

Here we are going to learn with certain steps on how to open and close a self Introduction.

• Start with a Positive note
• Get excited to talk about yourself
• Show positive mood in your voice
• Use right words
• Be honest in answering
• Make your voice bolder but ensure that it’s not too louder
• Greet happily
• Tell your name clearly
• Highlight your character in a single line
• Use jargons if it is necessary
• Don’t have a abrupt end
• Say thanks for the opportunity
• Do carry a smile
• Show a satisfied facial expression

These are all the basic rules which you need to follow whenever you open and close a speech. But all of you should ensure that the best open note in yourself introduction will give a maximum score and a greater impact about yourself.

Postures & Gestures

So, what is good body language?

Good postures & Gestures show you're confident, focused and interested. It shows that you're being truthful, honest and trustworthy. In an interview situation it includes:

• The way you shake your interviewer's hand
• The way you smile at them when you walk in
• The way you sit down in your chair
• Your posture throughout the whole interview
• The amount of time you maintain eye contact with your interviewer
• The ways you use facial expressions and hand gestures
• The final handshake and smile on ending the interview
• The way you leave the interview room and building

Group Discussion Touch Points:
There are certain points on which the assessment will be done in a GD.

• One who expresses his ideas well?
• One who has sound arguments, and shows keenness and interest.
• One who has sufficient knowledge of his subject and convinces the group by his argumentative presentation.
• One who has a logical and systematic approach?

Above all, it is the one who has the tendency to cooperate and who does the coordination and is liked by the group. Assessment points on selection in a GD Even if you engage yourself with so many skills of a GD you will be assessed with the below mentioned aspects, have a careful note to understand

• Display excellent leadership ability
• Handle explosive situation with tact & understanding
• Display excellent resourcefulness by acceptance and workable solutions
• Avoid open split and confrontation
• Give greater importance to group needs than your selfish requirements
• Persuade others by personal examples.
• Present yourself in admirable and extremely convincing manner
• Have an approach with objective and balance
• Give intelligent points with high imagination and leadership dynamics
• Judge and assess others correctly to win understanding
• Have an attitude to show responsibility and capacity to compromise
• Display initiative drive enterprise and imagination.
• Be intellectual, organizational, dynamic and social
• Carry the audience with you to become successful
• Be bold to face the challenge with courage, determination and intelligence.

What Employers want?
Certain characteristics that are highly desirable to Employers are:

1. Excellent listening skills
2. Strong written and verbal communication skills
3. Problem-solving skills
4. Proven ability to get along well with co-workers
5. Dedication, reliability and good attendance record

General Points to Ponder in an Interview:
Tips:

The one line behind knowing what an interview is, knowing oneself better to sell you for a good price in the job market. If you really want to get your dream job carry the identity of a professional in order to narrow down the gap between you and your job.

Each and every organization expects their employees to be effective with specialized skills. Communication, Technical & Aptitude skills are very vital to project you better when compared with the others in the highly competitive job market.

Generally you will be assessed in an interview based on the answers and the performance of the candidate. The recruiter will also look in the basic qualifications of education added certifications and proficiency with general presentation skills compiled with the right attitude and behavior.

Always make sure that your communication towards the interviewer should offer a response that supports your career objective. Every answer you give should differentiate your skills efficiency and personality. Provide a career summary highlighted by your achievements and success. Your answers should tie to the needs of the recruiter and the hiring organization.

The opening closing of an interview is very important you need to carry the same energy till the end of the interview. Never forget to smile when you start and close your speech. Never forget to greet and thank the interviewer. Finish your interview with a positive note by saying "looking forward” or hope the best etc; as such notes will create a better impact. Never stop your speech abruptly. Make the best Impression.

Voice and tone modulation play a substantial portion of your communication in an interview. Be conscious and cautious that your voice is highly energetic and your tone is enthusiastic. You need to mean what you say by give the right variation in your tone and ensure your tone is highly energetic, never give a lazy voice.

Non verbal communication will enable you with the interviewer to break the ice of nervousness, anxiety and tension with a broad smile, a firm handshake, with the proper and positive usage of hands, and the eye contact you make. The interviewer should feel good and comfortable with the way you move and talk around. Believe that action speaks louder than words.

End your job interview on an enthusiastic but not aggressive note. Emphasize your interest in the position and company but avoid sounding desperate or over the top. State how exciting and challenging the position sounds. And at last, it’s all about your self esteem and the confidence level which will earn your dream job.

Research and Preparation

Experienced job candidates should be able to comfortably and fluently describe how their experience, accomplishments, and career goals match the expectations or needs of the industry and organization in which they have interest. Employers cited this preparation as the top way that candidates could better prepare for interviews and distinguish themselves from other candidates.

Remember that this is not an "Entry-level” interview. You will be expected to understand the industry needs and the job profile in far greater depth than was expected in your entry level job interviews. It is important to prove your potential and to describe accomplishments that clearly define your ability to succeed at this higher level.

Core Competencies

• Leadership quality
• Effective problem solving ability
• Decision making
• Commanding communication
• Positive attitude
• Team playing & Handling
• Ability to deliver results
• Instant productivity

Winning Strategy:

Points to Ponder before the Interview

• Focus on understanding the employer’s needs and how you can fill them
• Work on transitional phrases which will give you a real touch of an experienced.
• Do not exaggerate your experience, if your answers don’t prove it or your documents trust factor is lost.
• Do not betray your former employee/organization at any point.
• Develop your listening skill to understand and answer questions to the utmost satisfaction of the organization.
• Avoid single word answers answer in full sentences.
• Work more on yourself introduction to not appear canned but very natural.
• Establish eye contact with every judge comprising the panel.
• Improve your communicative skill because soft skills are most wanted in any profile, greet while you enter, thank while u exit, pardon yourself when u ask questions to be repeated.
• When you don’t know the answer, don’t pretend to know it. Pretense gives you no returns.
• Sell your accomplishments strongly.
• Highlight your credentials in an assertive way.
• Mention some of the challenging roles you’ve played in your previous company.
• Talk about your conflict management skills as it is really necessary in an interview.
• Probe into the goals the employer is expecting you to achieve - and within what specific time frame - in this position.
• Pinpoint the skill the employer wants to learn about; select an example that best proves it.
• In a panel interview, Organize your answers to address each question asked - and don't hesitate to ask for a repeat of a question if you do not recall all the details.
• Be organized and show your thought process by using the order to describe the Situation, Task, Action, Results and Summary of the experience.

"Never forget to finish your interview with a Positive Note.
All the very Best!