Preparation for an interview begins with a well-designed CV. Unless you are called
for an interview, how can you devise an interview strategy? Recruiters call
candidates for an interview only if they are impressed by what they see on their
table. No matter how well groomed you are for the job you have applied for, if your
CV does not say it forcefully, you will not receive an interview call. Prepare yourself
for an interview by getting a professionally designed CV which speaks on your behalf
before you make an appearance in front of the interviewing panel. Typically, your CV
gets just 7-10 seconds for being considered worthy of procuring an interview call
for you. Tuning up your CV should be your paramount concern if you want to get an
interview call.
Your job at the interview is to sell yourself ahead of others who have come for the
same purpose. Different companies demand different attributes. Therefore, it would
be a good thing to conduct some research about your prospective employer. More
importantly, you have to convince the interviewer of your being the most suitable
candidate for that particular job. Your accomplishments (enumerated in your CV)
should match the expectations of the company and your avowals at the interface
should be unequivocal. Your success lies solely in your ability to convince the
interviewer that you are tailor-made for the job.
Since you will not get a second chance, do not hesitate to speak your heart out, but
do not sound boastful. A practical approach is always preferable. Be prepared to
answer the questions that are most likely to be asked at almost every interview:
· What are your goals in life
· Why do you think you are suitable for this job
· How can you make a difference if you are hired
· What are your greatest strengths / weaknesses
· Tell us what you have achieved in your earlier jobs
During the interview, be relaxed, look interested and wait for the interviewer to finish
his/her question. Assess your interviewer’s mood, tone and inclination to listen to
reasoning. Be concise but do not miss out on giving important information. The most
important things in any interview are confidence and positivity. Of course, knowledge
about the role is a pre-requisite. Never be found wanting in any of these.
IRIS-Corporate Solutions, a 360 degree HR consulting service provider, has handled
scores of interviews. We have dozens of effective interview techniques up our
sleeves. When you come to Iris-Corp, you are fully equipped and ready to face any
interview panel. We teach behavioral skills which will help you market yourself better
and unleash your full potential.
"Preparation for an interview requires a mix of confidence, presence and wits.Of
course you must know your value proposition and why you belong here. The best
way to prove your worth is to let the interviewer know how you are different from other
candidates. Iris-Corp evaluates you as an individual and brings out the qualities in you
that are latent. Do not be surprised if we tell you more than what you know about
