நேர்முகத்தேர்வு.மிக இன்றியமையாதது.வேலை தேடும் ஒவ்வொருவரும் ஒரு முறையாவது வாழ்வில் சந்தித்திருப்பது.அந்த நேர்முகத்தேர்வினை எளிதாக எதிர்கொள்வது எப்படி? முறையாக கையாளுவது எப்படி?எப்படி தாயாராவது என்பதினைப்பற்றிய சிறிய வழிகாட்டுதலே இந்த பதிவு.
You can't get a job without at least one interview.
1. Greet your interviewer with a firm handshake and a smile, address your interviewer by name, and make eye contact.
2. Never sit until asked to do so.
3. Ensure you are informed about the position and the organization before your interview.
Wherever possible get a job description or review the details of the position. Go to their web site. You should know approximately what the salary range is for the position (particularly if going through an agency). Research the organization and affiliations. Be aware of all products or services.
4. Make sure you are familiar with all dates and information on your resume. Be prepared to go into detail and to give examples of various difficult work situations you have successfully handled.
5. Make sure you know the exact location and how to get there. Get there five to ten minutes early.
6. Dress should be appropriate, businesslike and conservative. Always look successful.
7. You may be asked to talk about yourself, but keep your entire life history for non-business situations! An interviewer is interested in how you and your experience best suit the position and the company. Do not take notes, and do not be concerned if your interviewer takes notes. Never speak negatively about present or previous work situations.
8. At the end of the interview you may have an opportunity to ask questions. Express enthusiasm and interest in the company and the position. Thank the interviewer for their time. You may ask what the next step would be in their hiring process. Do not discuss money/salary during the interview, or ask about benefits and vacation, unless the interviewer brings these subjects up for discussion. End the interview with a handshake.
9. A follow-up note or thank you letter sent after the interview, if you are particularly interested in the position and organization, is a good way to keep your name visible. A follow-up call within a week is a good idea, if you have not been contacted.
10. If an agency arranged the interview for you, call them immediately. It is important for the agency to get your response about the position, before they talk to the employer. A positive response from you can often lead to a positive response from the employer. Keep in touch with your agency.
Interviewing Questions:Here is a list of tough interview questions. Always attempt to answer these questions with an on-the-job example or experience to support it. Make sure that you are as prepared as you can be because you have to assume your competition is.
1. Tell me about yourself.
2. Why have you decided to change jobs? Why are you looking?
3. Why did you leave your previous positions?
4. What motivates you?
5. Describe your ideal job.
6. Describe your ideal manager/supervisor.
7. What salary/rate are you looking for?
8. How do you spend your free time?
9. What are your short, medium and long-term goals?
10. How do you react to criticism?
11. Tell me about yourself. How would you describe yourself?
12. What are your long and short-range career goals?
13. What are the most important things you are seeking in a career?
14. What do you consider to be your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
15. Site some examples of your ability to be a team player.
16. Why should I hire you?
17. How could you contribute to our organization?
18. Why did you choose the college you attended?
19. Why didn't you go to college?
20. What do you know about our organization?
21. Why are you interested in working for our organization?
22. What extracurricular activities are you involved in?
23. Are you willing to relocate?
24. What type of a work environment are you seeking?
25. What do you know about the position you are applying for?
26. What do you know about our industry?
27. What are you proudest of in terms of your accomplishments at you present position or former position?
28. What do you think will be the toughest aspects of the job if you were to accept the position?
What will be the most enjoyable aspects - the least enjoyable?
29. What do you think your greatest contribution will be or what aspects of the job or the company do you think you would be able to make your greatest contribution to?
30. If you are selected for this position, how would you deal with the situation of individuals in the company who were competitors for the job for which you are being interviewed and who may feel that they are better qualified? (Some of them may be your subordinates. )
15 Questions You Can Ask: 1. To whom would I report?
2. What is the most important (crucial) part of this job?
3. What is your management style?
4. Is relocation necessary or mandatory after a certain period of time?
5. How much will I be expected to travel?
6. Could you describe your perception of an ideal candidate for this position?
7. What is a typical career path for this position?
8. What is your perception of what I'll be doing on a daily (weekly) basis?
9. What are some of your company's foremost aims and goals?
10. What are the short/long term goals for this department and how do they relate to the company as a whole?
11. Where does this company see itself five years from now?
12. How would you describe the environment I'll be working in?
13. How would my performance be assessed?
14. Please describe the organization of the company.
15. When could I start?
16. What will be my main responsibilities for this position?
Reasons Why People Don't Get Hired:1. Poor personal appearance
2. Lack of interest and enthusiasm: Passive, indecisive and indifferent.
3. Over emphasis on money: interested only in best dollar offer.
4. Condemnation of past employers.
5. Failure to look at the interviewer when speaking.
6. Limp, fishy handshake.
7. Unwillingness to travel or relocate to employers preferences.
8. Late for interview.
9. Failure to express appreciation for interviewer's time.
10. Asks no or poor questions about job.
11. Vague, indefinite response to questions.
12. Overbearing, over aggressive, conceited with superiority or "know it all complex."
13. Inability to express self clearly; Poor voice, diction, grammar.
14. Lack of planning for career; no purpose and goals.
15. Unwilling to start at the bottom; expects too much too soon.
16. Lack of confidence and poise, nervous, ill at ease.
17. Makes excuses, evasive, hedges on unfavorable aspects of job history.
18. Lack of tact or cynical.
19. Lack of courtesy; ill mannered.
20. Lack of maturity.
21. Wants job for short time.
22. No interest in company or industry.
23. Low moral standards.
24. Intolerant: strong prejudices.
25. Inability to take criticism.
Interview Tips:-2For many people, interviews are the scariest part of job hunting. But they shouldn't be! If you know what to expect and are ready for anything, there's nothing to worry about. And with the help of Arabian Woman, you can ace any interview that comes your way. We know all the tricks, from what to wear to what to say - even how to improve your chances of success after the interview is over
It's all in the mindThe first thing you have to do is make sure that you are going in with the right attitude. It may seem natural to be frightened about a job interview, but you just need to change the way you are thinking about it. Many people spend hours thinking about all the things that could go wrong, and then - not surprisingly - they do. Instead of thinking of an interview as a test where your potential employer is trying to trip you up, think of it instead as a chance to show off what you know and what you can do. This is your chance to prove yourself far better than a letter or a CV can ever do; think of it as a game or a performance.
Also, remember that the situation is not just about an employer interviewing you for a position - you are also interviewing them to see if the company is one that you would be happy being part of. If you believe this, you'll project the attitude of someone who has a lot of job offers to choose from, and is not just desperate to take the first offer that comes her way.
Positive thinking gurus such as Anthony Robbins recommend doing a 'visualisation' before going for an interview. Spend the evening before quietly picturing the interview going well in your head, like a movie. See yourself giving firm handshakes, hear yourself giving intelligent answers and feel yourself being relaxed and confident.
Preparation is vitalLike any test, you should prepare for a job interview ahead of time. Think about what the employer will want to know, and have some good answers ready. Employers want people who are motivated and positive, so make sure that any answer you give reflects these qualities.Although every interview is different, there are stock questions that always come up, and having an answer at your fingertips will make you more confident, and impress the interviewer. Take the time to think about a few scenarios where you have excelled yourself in the past, solved a difficult problem or made a real difference to your company; interviewers will often ask for examples of these and they can be hard to remember on the spur of the moment.
Another popular question is asking your weaknesses or faults; the savvy interviewee will know how to turn these negatives into a positive, admitting a weakness that can also be viewed as a strength. Explaining you have difficulties delegating, pay too much attention to detail or always feel the need to be challenged are good answers. The trick with answering negative questions about previous mistakes or failed jobs is to explain how you learnt from the experience and are now a better worker because of it. Practice one or two with a friend.
Employers are also looking for someone who has the skills that the job entails, rather than having to train someone from scratch. Research the company thoroughly, as "what do you know about us?" is another popular question, and "nothing" is not an acceptable answer. Look on their Website, ask around, read the newspapers. Think about what the company and the position needs, and prepare your skills so that they fit the picture. The job advertisement should also give you some clues as to what they are looking for. Think of an example or a way that you fit every specification that they have mentioned. Remember, the more prepared you are, the more confident you will be.
First impressions countKnow exactly where you are going and the name of who you will be meeting and speaking to when you get there. Although it may seem like common sense to arrive on time, always give yourself a good 15 minutes extra; this is not a day you want to get caught in a traffic jam and arrive flustered. Also, this gives you time to fill out an application form neatly when you arrive, if they have one. Give a firm handshake, look the interviewer in the eye and greet them by name.
It may sound obvious, but an interview is one occasion where you must be on your best behaviour. You never get a chance to make a second impression, and you want to be remembered for all the right reasons. Treat everyone you meet with politeness, from the MD to the office boy. Be on show from the moment you walk into the office; you may think no-one is watching you send gossip on your mobile for half an hour while you are waiting to be seen, but secretaries will often report back to the boss. There is a big list of don'ts; never chew gum or smoke, don't fidget, don't leave your phone on, and don't interrupt. Most importantly, don't be rude about your previous employers or anyone else in the market. Not only will this make you seem like negative rather than positive, but you never know what the interviewer's relationship to them might be. Your previous boss may be his golf partner.
You will probably be asked why you are looking at moving on from your previous job. Make sure that the answer makes you look like a motivated person who is trying to grow, rather than a difficult one who can't work with others.
Look the partResearch shows that a first impression has been made, based on what you look like, in the first ten seconds of a job interview.
The best advice we've ever heard is to dress as though you already have the job. Know what professionals in that field wear (discounting things like uniforms, of course!) and dress at the same level or above. However, if the office is casual, still dress smart. This is not the time to try out a new fashion trend or be even slightly shocking; a conservative suit fits any occasion. Make sure that it fits well and you are comfortable in it; nothing looks worse than someone who is constantly tugging on ' straps, pulling down a shirt, or stumbling on high heels.
Navy, black and grey give the most 'professional' image. Let the colour psychologists guide you for your accessories; red says you are confident and outgoing, yellow that you have a sense of humour, blue that you are intellectual and efficient and green that you can keep your head in a crisis.
Body language is exceptionally important.Although you and the interviewer may not consciously notice how you are holding yourself, it does have an influence on the interview. Eye contact is a must, as this shows that you are confident, sincere and have nothing to hide. Avoid touching your face or ears, or fiddling; this indicates evasiveness or lying. Crossed arms or legs will make you seem unapproachable. Don't slouch, as this indicated slovenliness, and don't sit too far forward, as you'll appear tense. The trick is to sit upright but relaxed; drop your shoulders slightly and take a breath before starting.
Have an interview strategyThe interviewer is there to ask questions, and you are there to give confident, intelligent answers. No matter what they ask, make sure that your answers do one thing; explain how you are the right person for this position. There are no wrong answers to interview questions; but there are answers that will make you seem more suited for the job than others. One way to make sure that yours do is to verify your answers; when ask about strengths, give examples. Rather than saying "I'm a good salesperson" , say "My ability to sell is shown in the fact that I exceeded my targets by 50 per cent every month last year." It may feel like showing off, but if you don't tell them, how will they know?
Make sure you ask questions too. Interviews are not a one-way street. Asking your own questions shows that you have thought seriously about the company before coming, and that you want to make sure that they would fit in with you as well as you with them. And remember, you need to find out if you really want this job!
Have at least half a dozen questions prepared that need more than a yes or no answer. Ask about the nature of the work, the opportunities for growth and development and the training given to new staff. Ask how the position you are applying for fits into the company structure, and what it means on a day-to-day basis. Also ask some questions about where the company is going and what its future strategies are, and how it is adapting to industry trends. Knowing what is going on in their industry and asking how they see it always comes across as very impressive to interviewers, so read around first.
Another good question is to ask what they are looking for in the perfect person to fill this job; you can then make sure you let them know that you fit all their criteria before the end of the interview. And remember - questioning the interviewer does not mean asking about wages or benefits! Wait until you have been offered the position to talk about money, and don't be the one to bring it up.
Stay calm, speak slowly and try to let the interview turn into a conversation, rather than a question and answer session. If the dialogue flows naturally then the interviewer will think that they have more in common with you and know you better than they actually do. Therefore, let them direct the conversation but take an active part in it by speaking freely and not giving one-word answers. You should never be over-friendly, but take the lead from the interviewer as to the tone of the discussion. If they are friendly and open, make yourself personable; if they are formal and reserved, be as businesslike yourself. Don't ramble and don't interrupt; if you feel you are going on too much, pause, collect your thoughts and summarise what you want to say. Research shows that successful job interviewees spend 50 per cent of the time listening, rather than doing all the talking.
Leave on the right noteAlways express your interest in the job just before leaving. This doesn't mean saying anything desperate or false; just let them know that you are impressed with what you have seen so far, and that you look forward to hearing from them. Find out what the next step is; will they contact you or will you send them examples of your work? And then thank them for their time. You want to leave them with no doubt in their minds that you are the right person for the job.
The day after the interview, send a brief but polite letter or email saying how much you enjoyed meeting the interviewer, how interesting the discussion was, and how much you look forward to hearing from them. Keep it short and undemanding; selling yourself all over again will make you look desperate. Just say that you are very interested in the position, and thank them again for their time. Not only is it polite, but it puts you back in their mind in a positive way.
After it's all over, take time to think about the interview and write down what you think went wrong, and what you think came across well. Even if you don't get this job, you can only get better and better with each interview!
Practice makes perfectAlthough you can never prepare for every eventuality in an interview, here are some of the common questions that come up:
Why did you apply for this job?
Why do you want to work for this company?
Why should I hire you?
What would you do if this happened?
What is your biggest strength?
What is your biggest weakness?
What was your worst mistake, and how did you learn from it?
What accomplishments in your last position are you most proud of?
Describe a challenge you faced and how you overcame it?
Why did you leave/ are you leaving your last job?
What do you want from this job?
What are your career goals and how do you plan to achieve them?
Interview Tips :- 3Make the most of body language in interviews:
Know yourselfStudy your body language in a mirror or conduct a mock interview with a friend, and expect to hear some ugly truths.
PrepareKnowing your material builds confidence and positive body language.
Dress suitablyWear something you've worn before and feel comfortable in. If you wear a headdress, pin it in place beforehand so as not to cause distraction with constant adjustment. Big earrings and bracelets are a definite no-no.
Relax while you waitSitting on the edge of your seat and clutching your handbag will increase body tension and cause a shortening of breath. The nervousness is sure to show up in the interview. Instead sit back and breathe deeply.
Make an entranceKnock first if appropriate but don't peak around the corner - stride in confidently.
SmileIt projects warmth, and most people look better when they smile.
Shaking handsMost businessmen in this part of the world know not to extend their hand to a woman. If you are not against shaking hands, extend it right away to dispel any uneasiness.
Perfect your postureSloppy posture conveys disinterest, lack of discipline or lack of confidence. Sit up straight, shoulders back, and lean slightly forward - it indicates attentiveness and alertness. Exhibit energy: don't go in expecting to fail, it will show in your body language, and set the stage for disaster - making it all the easier for them to say no.
Establish eye contactIf you wear heavy glasses with thick rims, try to go without them - they interfere with eye contact and may distort your facial expressions. Look but don't stare.
Control your handsDon't grip your bag, portfolio or the arms of your chair; don't fidget or fiddle with your jewellery; and keep your hands out of your pockets. Practice using open hand gestures that better communicate your ideas.
Avoid lyingUnless you're very good actor, insincerity will reveal itself through facial reddening, sweating, itching and toe curling. Be natural: an act is an act. They want your qualifications but also need too know the person you really are.
Research the company before attending the interview. Ask the right questions, you will be rated high. Present a good profile of yourself in less than two minutes. Show interest in the organization Make sure you carry a well prepared resume with you Your appearance and body language transpires a lot of messages, especially in walk in interviews. Your bargaining ability will depend on your market research. Practice the fellow professional approach. If you are rejected get the real reason. Persistence is the key. Network through your friends and colleagues. Make sure your answers are in lieu with employers style Study the interviewer before making a response The company's website is the best source of easy information The tension may be on both sides and at times it works in your favor. Perform a SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat) about yourself before taking the call. Arrive on time in neat and respectful attire. Give substantial evidence for your accomplishments. Never be disillusioned by your jobless state, it is never a stigma. Project a positive image.
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What is a resume? A brief and positive gist of all your achievements and accomplishment of your personal and professional background. It provides the employer an overview of your ability to contribute.
An advertisement to sell yourself to the employer... A resume should be able to market your skills so that the employer is convinced that you can be the right candidate for the job.
Your resume is a matchmaker for fitting you with the career which matches your expectations and projecting you in an appropriate manner.
It is a positive picture and uses concrete figures to project a positive image of yourself.
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