Top 15 Interview Tips of the day (March 14th 2015)
- Carry a cotton handkerchief with you when you go for
interview. Very handy indeed
- The best frame of mind to walk in is "If they don't
choose me, they are losing a great employee
- Never, ever lie in the interview. HR are usually well
trained will find out. It's also not ethically right
- Common Questions: How do you maintain a work life balance?
What are your thoughts on working overtime?
- Common questions - describe the ideal co-worker - what
important qualities does he/she have?
- At entry level positions, confidence is everything.
Especially when you don't have experience to back you up
- Common Questions - "Describe your dream job" -
This is a great way to communicate your thought process
- When you shake the interviewer's hand, make sure you are
establishing eye contact
- Common questions - Why is a manhole cover round? - Ans - so
it can be rolled easily. It's very heavy
- Common questions - Describe the worst moment in your
professional career. How did it affect you?
- Always remain polite, respectful and dignified, even in the
face of tough, even unreasonable questions
- Passion for getting the job done, and done well is the
difference between a hire and a "We'll get back to you
- Always come early for the interview, and spend some time
checking out the office. You'll get good tips there
- Common question for sales executives - "Sell this
pencil to me now". Prepare for this. Never give up
- Look the interviewer in the eye when answering questions.
But don't make him or her uncomfortable
- The old adage - The first impression is the best impression
is extremely true and relevant for interviews
- If you started a failed business, expect questions about it.
It's good to stay positive & express learnings
- Most companies have their HR's email id on website - use it
to check up on them. They'll do it to you anyways
- Some questions are illegal & personal- mitigate them
gracefully -like religious questions etc.
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