How to face personal interviews? Please guide--some hints?
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Tips for Success in Interviews\n•First impression is the best impression. You will be judged by ; the way you dress, your educational qualification, work experience, body language, manners, ability to absorb the information and interpret it intelligently and clearly. So take care to be at your best. \n•Carry your relevant documents in order - like certificates, copy of application sent, bio-data etc. in a folder so that it can be easily shown when asked. Take a pen also. \n•Present the documents only if the interviewer ask for it. \n•Never be late for an interview. \n•Greet the interviewers as soon as you enter. \n•Sit down only when you are asked to. It is better not to pull the chair, either lift it or move it and always enter from the right side of the chair. \n•Say 'please and thank you' whenever required. \n•Listen carefully and pay attention to the question. If the question is not clear to you ask politely for a repeat. \n•Reply confidently and immediately to the point, keeping your answers short unless asked for a longer description. \n•While answering, look directly at the person asking the questions and try to be pleasant. \n•Replies connected to any details regarding your bio-data should be authentic. \n•It is better to admit if you don't know something. \n•Remember to say 'sorry' if your opinions or answers are rejected. \n•Avoid indulging in certain mannerisms in your speech or behavior. \n•You can ask when you can expect to hear from them before you leave. \n•Don't forget to say "Thank you" at the end of an interview to every interviewer before leaving. \n•Shake hands only if the interviewer initiates the gesture. \n•Walk out confidently without looking back. \n•Gently shut the door behind you as you leave. \n\n\n\nMost frequently asked Interview Questions \n•Why have you selected to join us?\nI always longed to work with a company. I am familiar and whose products I have used and trusted.\n(Narrate briefly how you can prove your statement. Do good research on the company before facing the interview) \n•Where do you want to be in 5 years?\nI would like to be frank. Judge me from the work and I am sure you will put me right where I want to be.\nNote : Do not over ambitious and speak in a way that you are not satisfied with your current job which you have applied for. \n•Describe your ideal career?\nTalk of what you enjoy most your skills and natural talents. Do not specify your goal and any job title. \n•Tell me something about yourself\nDo not just repeat what you have given in your resume. Be ready with the answer, a talent or something you did out of the ordinary. You can sound it as unique or give it a touch of your personality. \n•How did you apply for the job?\nBe specific and give a straight answer of how you came to know about the vacancy. If it was advertised specify how you came across it. \n•Why do you want to work here?\nHave a research done about the company / organization \nGive just one or two reasons why you are interested. You can add these points (1)  company's reputation(2) desire to join the specific field of interest. \n•Don't you think that you are over qualified for this job?\n(This question is put to you to puzzle a candidate. Be calm and answer the question with a positive and confident approach)\nAnswer in the negative\nMy experience and qualification will just help me to do the job better. Moreover I am at establishing a long term relationship which my qualification will favor me to handle more responsibilities and help me to rise to your expectations. \n•What competition do you see if you take up this job?\nWhen you answer, clearly show that you have researched carefully and acquired more in-depth knowledge about the company.\nEnumerate some positive and negative traits of the company and their competitions.\nFeel confident to show that competition is not an unexpected one. \n•What would you
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First of all say to yourself - I am good and I will do well. That extra boost of confidence will carry you far in the interview. Here are some specific steps to take.\n\n1) Prepare. Interview is a two way street. So, think about what questions to ask them. Analyze the company and the division you will be interviewing. You may want to search the Internet for some latest news about the company. Jot down some relevant questions about the company and your job. For example, "I read that the number of subscribers for your business seems to have jumped quite a bit in the recent quarter. How do you see the next few quarters?" or "I saw that your company acquired XYZ. What impact, if any, does it have on the position I am applying for?"\n2. Note down some major accomplishments of yours and weave them into three or four little 1-2 minute stories. For example, the time in a previous job where you demonstrated fast learning. At the appropriate time use these stories. Prepare this in such a way it has the following components - what was the problem, what was your solution, what was the result? Such stories emphasize your strengths with examples rather than simply saying "I am good at xyz". Also, think about one weakness of yours and learn to put a positive spin around it. For example, "I am generally shy but in the last job I made sure that I improved on it. I have invited....I will continue to improve here."\n3. Listen carefully. If possible, take notes on what people say during the interview. Write down their names, tieles, and email addresses so that you can send them thank you emails.\n4. Close the interview with one or two of your strengths. State how enthusiastic you are about the job and citing your strength say why you will be a great match. \n5. Smile and show energy and enthusiasm.\n6. Don't smoke or eat smelly foods (e.g. garlic) before the interview. Avoid alcoholic drinks if you go for lunch or dinner with your employers. Also avoid foods that will take over your mouth such as a huge sandwich.\n7. Wear conservative and clean outfits.\n8. Arrive 10 minutes before the interview\n9. Before you enter relax. If singing a song will make you do that, do so in your head. \n10. Tell yourself -- I am good and I am going to do well.\n\nGood luck.
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I've been on the other side of the table for over 15 years - trust me there is nothing to worry about.  We ask difficult questions knowing that you are not going to have all the answers.  Think about it, we have on average 30 to 45 minutes to evaluate a person and decide who is the best candidate.  It's difficult to weed out the people who will be good employer and who is just good at interviews.\n\nI have gave other people this advice and it seems to work.  Interview the interviewer at the same time they are interviewing you.  The problem most people have and the reason a lot of people are so nervous is that they are being evaluated, judged and compared against other candidates.  If you go into the interview with the thought of "Hey, I already know I have the skills they are looking for.  They read my resume and invited me in for the interview, so this is my job to lose".  Besides that, you are also evaluating them as a possible employer.  You have the right to reject THEM.  So they also need to impress you and sell you on accepting there job opening.\n\nTaken control of the situation and feeling like you have the last say in if you take the job or not might give you the feeling of confidence you need to overcome your nervousness.\n\nGood Luck
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1) Ask questions about the company which means RESEARCH the company!!!!\n2) Be honest.  Insincerity is so transparent.\n3) Be punctual.\n3) Be polite.\n4) Be dressed conservatively.\n5) Be groomed awesomely (nails tight and shoes looking right).\n6) Be enthusiastic (but not overly so).\n7) Be prepared to discuss anything on your resume.\n8) Be ARTICULATE (no uhhh, nooo ummmmmms!)\n9) Have your friends give you a practice interview.  Get a Camcorder and record it and critique yourself.\n10) Send a thank-you note.
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Practice, practice, practice.  Before I begin a long period of interviewing, I come up with a list of potential questions (from books & internet) and a rough idea of the answers I want to give.  I also come up with a general fact sheet of the qualities I want to emphasize in my answers and specific points to emphasize about each bullet point in my resume.  Then, I ask my sister or close friend to practice with me by asking me questions just like a real interview.  During the practice session, I act as I would in an interview.  Being prepared helps me feel more relaxed before/during the interview.  Also, the preparation keeps me from rambling/babbling during the interview... it is important to keep answers concise and to the point.\n\nI am a very nervous person, and the preparation definately helped me thoughout interviewing.  Other things I watched out for so that the interviewer didn't know I was nervous were making sure not to move my hands too much when talking, not to fidget or sway my legs, and not to insert a nervous laugh in my sentences.  Also, I tried to always smile and handle myself to give an impression of confidence by standing or sitting up straight, always giving a firm handshake, and making eye contact.\n\nIt is very useful to go to your local library and check out books and/or videos on interview strategies.  The videos are pretty corny, but make great points and are easier to get through than books (although the books are a great resource for commonly asked questions in your field).\n\nGOOD LUCK!  You can do it!!!
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I have my own business and interview many people each year. Looks, dress, manners and prior job experience are all important. However, the interview will be highly subjective. Go look and see what type of people the company hires first. Mimic how they dress and their positive personality traits. Then go back and talk with them about it. They might put in a good word for you with the decision maker.
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I'd suggest spelling correctly so that when you take notes about your interviewee, you can read it. No offense. =)\n\nWell, interviews should be planned ahead. Keep a list of at least 15 questions handy. If you use a recorder, ask for permission first. Also, get the person to sign off after you interview, so that you can prove they said everything (if anything legally is brought up, you have evidence). \n\nMake the interviewee comfortable... you can start by asking them how they are or if they want coffee. Start with easy questions and then move on to harder ones. Also, it's better to have an actual conversation so that's it's not all one sided. Really get involved and act like you care. Make sure to write down their emotions and apperence.
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Definitely try to see how everyone is dressed there before you go to the interview, and do your best to dress accordingly. Be very well mannered and avoid use of slang for an office type job. If your personal life or relationships are mentioned, NEVER entertain them. Tell them your personal life remains personal. Some Human Resource directors use this step to find out how gossipy you may be.
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I think it is important to have good eye contact.  I would prefer that the person doesn't take notes and ask questions pertaining to the topic at hand not something covered 15 minutes ago.  If you come across something you don't understand ask immediately so you aren't thinking about a topic that was covered 10 minutes ago and missing all the new information.  I also think it is important to be yourself because you really don't know what the company is looking for regarding your personality and if you try to guess you will end up in a company that is not conducive to your way of life. I would do plenty of research.  Many of the individuals that interview don't know everything about the company and if you teach them something without making them feel stupid you are ahead of everyone else.
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Structured Interviews, as you would've already laid the skeleton for your thoughts and views, you will not hear (or ignore) some information, which could be useful or be the key. However, i guess this wil depend on personal experience and habits.
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For me, I pray for Godly wisdom that I may answer the questions to the best of my abilities.  Also, be prepared to answer questions that you may not necessarily think are important, but have an underlying value to the interviewer.\n\nMost importantly, be yourself, be professionally dressed (regardless of company), and be confident in your answers.\n\nI wouldn't drink anything with caffeine and listen to classical music on the way to the interview.  It will help keep your nerves calmed.
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To ease your nervousness, think about something that relaxes you like a tropical beach.\nTo wow the interviewer, I would have as much confidence in getting the job as possible.  Show the interviewer how good you are certain skills and qualifications.  Try not to brag though and overdo it.  Always have a positive attitude towards things.  Make it seem like they will be pleased with your attitude.\nI am also job seeking and I try to use those techniques.
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This really all depends on your interviewer and the firm.\n\nBut, be prepared by chosing in advance 2-3 specific work experiences in the past that you have really enjoyed.  Also chose 1-2 personal, non-job related experience. Analyze them. \n\n1. Why did you like them? Why did you not like them? \n2. Did you fail or succeed, and why?  \n3. What did those experiences teach you about yourself? That you like working with teams? Or that you prefer working indpendently?\n4. Did those experiences emphasize any strengths and weaknesses?\n5. What other lessons did you learn?\n\nOnce in the interview, remain calm.  You've already got 2-6 examples that you can use to showcase your talents, your skills, your experience, etc.
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Here is a great article on interviewing.  It will help you get prepared.
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Not just going to an interview. You should have some preparations and practice before you try and you get them from the trainees. So first get the material for what you require for the job and how to face the interview. Join some trainee centre and get trained. Now you are ready to face the interview and you will definetely get your job... So don't get pissed away from life..Iys short and sweet as you. Just face it. You will be the winner.Thank You
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Type up a list of common questions asked during interviews and start to think of answers.  Practice the answers, but try not to sound scripted.  There's several sites that list common questions.  Type in "interview questions" in Google to find them.  The most important thing to do is have questions ready to ask THEM.  If an interviewer asks if you have any questions and you say "no", you're pretty much off their list.  Type up some questions if you don't think you can remember any... be sure to ask questions about the job and/or organization, not about the interviewer or non relevant topics.  Also do not ask about salary unless you're offered the job. Finally, get a good night's sleep, dress to impress, take out any piercings, and pop a mint and eat it before meeting the interviewer.  Good luck!\n\nPS--bring copies of your resume and references also.
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Always follow "the four P's of interviewing": \n\n1. Preparation. \n2. Practice.\n3. Personal presentation.\n4. Pertinent questions. \n\nPreparation\n\nIt's really frustrating for an interviewer to have someone that they're talking to who really doesn't know the company or the position they're applying for. \n\nbefore you interview, you should have looked at the Web site, read the company's brochure, and talked to people who've worked there. If you haven't done that, it can really make it uncomfortable in the interview, because either you're not going to understand what the interviewer's talking about, or you're going to ask some dumb questions.\n\nAnother thing is not really preparing for the interview itself. You should sit down and think, ‘What are they going to ask me when I'm in that interview?' With a little bit of asking around, you can find out things like, do they use behavior-based questions, do they use case-based questions, do they use a really unstructured conversational interview? \n\n\nPractice\n\nThrough preparation, you can often anticipate the kinds of questions -– if not the exact ones -- you'll be asked during interviews. Once you've determined the probable questions, practice in front of someone. \n\n\nPersonal Presentation\n\nDress appropriately. Don't show up wearing a coat when a suit would be more fitting. If you do wear the right tie or suit, make sure you are well-presented. Don't be wrinkled or dirty. Doing your homework should reveal the appropriate attire. \n\nBe sure to cover all the standard interviewing etiquette points as well. Be familiar with the basics -- like a good handshake. Make sure to have basic eye contact; a lot of people put a lot of weight into eye contact. Maintaining that is really important.\n\nPertinent Questions\n\nIt's really bad in interviews to get to the end and they say, ‘Do you have any questions I can answer for you?' and you say, ‘Nope, I think you answered them all,' and that's the end of it. It's reflects negatively on you. \n\nAsk a really difficult question -- something that takes some guts to ask, asking really well-thought-out questions that shows you know the business that that interviewer is in. It all goes back to preparation, and it tells the interviewer you thought about this interview before you walked in the door.