The interview is an
opportunity for both, the interviewer and the candidate to market themselves.
The employer is selling the organization to you, and you are marketing your skills,
knowledge, and personality to the employer. When it comes to Human Resources
Management, the personality of the candidate is evaluated at the HR Interview
with a rather simple, logical set of questions. And the key to success is
mainly your honesty in answering the questions from your own experience and
knowledge.
Researching as much as you
can about the industry, employer and job description allows you to be more relevant
about your qualifications and experiences. You should revise, refine and rehearse
your script until you can deliver it flawlessly -- with energy, enthusiasm and
confidence.
Rather than delivering an theatrical
performance, focus on establishing an emotional bond with your interviewer. Your
body language can make a difference: Smile, make eye contact, lean toward and
talk to and not at your listener.
In a job search, you're
the product, so discussion of your skills and experiences shows how they can
benefit your future employer. Most interviewers observe how you organize and
present information about yourself.
Professional look always
helps for good impression. Be careful about your dressing. Be aware of the
company culture and ensure you dress to impress. Decide what you are going to
wear the night before to avoid making the wrong choices.
Probably the first
question at an HR Interview where they would judge is :
* Tell us about yourself,
* Your language fluency
and presentation style
* Your family background
and attitude towards family, etc.
* Your priorities, values
and beliefs.
Don't interrupt to the
interviewer. Listen very carefully. Poor listening skills are responsible for
the bad impression.
If the interview is being
conducted in a restaurant, mind your table manners. If the interviewers are
serious and soft-spoken, then you should be same as interviewer. Avoid loud
laughter during the interviewer. Showcase your communication skills.
Everyone will have
strengths and weaknesses. If you know your weaknesses, you can present them in
a way that can allow you to overcome them. The way you deal with your strengths
and weaknesses that will determine whether or not you're hired.
When you go to the
interview, it is important for you to pay attention to non-verbal factors.
Non-verbal factors include things such as appearance, demeanor, and body
language. It is these things that will play a role in how you are perceived by
the interviewer.
Never say anything
negative about yourself or previous employers. If you decide to highlight
earlier experiences instead of a more recent role, be sure to present all your
jobs in a positive light.
Don't expect interviewers
to take your story on faith alone. Have specific examples ready to illustrate
your skills. Emphasize your problem-solving ability, describe a problem you
faced in a past job, what actions you took to resolve it and the result of
those actions.
Listen attentively to the
response to determine what parts of your experience and accomplishments to
mention as the interview progresses.
If you are experienced
then the interviewer already knows your current salary and benefits package.
When the topic of salary comes up state that you know they will make a fair
offer.
If you are offered the
position during the interviewing process and you want the job then accept it.
If the offer is not acceptable for any reason, ask for time to consider the
offer.
Always
write a thank you note immediately after the interview. If there are number of
interviewers then send a copy of thank you letter to each person. Summarize
your qualifications and how they meet the expectations of the position.
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