how to perform in personal interview & gd well?
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for personal interview\nbe ready with answers for the questions like:\n1>tell us something about yourself\nans--your educations,interests,family back ground,your significant achievments etc\n\n2>why you want to do this course\nans-discuss advantageous career oppourtinities and your interest in the course\n\n3>what other alternatives have you considered?\nans-name one or two alternatives and speak strongly for the choice you have made. sound positive.\n\n4>what are your spare time activities /hobbies?\nans-give interest or hobbies other than routine activity.\nsomething that reveals your personality.\ntalk of any activity you have taken leadership in.\n\n5>tell us some of your achievments\nans-highlight prizes/credit obtained in other activities-extracurricular,academic,social.\n\n6>what are your major strengths>\nans>that is how do you sell yourself.\ngive your 3 or 4 strong points.give examples if possible\n\n7>what are your weaknesses?\nans>this is a trick question. do not say 'no weaknesses'\ngive a positive weakness example-my weakness is i love to read books so much that sometimes i stay awake at night till 3 or 4 in the morning and have trouble in getting up for collage the next day\n\n8>how do you make your major decisions?\nans>give basis on which major decisions in your life were taken whose guidence you resorted to. but finally stress that the decision was taken by you.\n\n9>can you tell us something about ___(any current topic)?\nans-testing your general awareness\ndo not talk for more than 1 amd 1/2 to 2 minutes.\ndo not lie or exagerate. remember the interviwerer knows more about it than you.\n\nfinnaly for group discussion:-\nas you know it is held between a group of people.\nthey are testing you performance in a group.\nskill such as leadership qualities,diplomacy and communications skills are observed.\nso also your general knowledge is tested.\nfor this you have to read well be well informed atleast about current media topics. times of india news paper is a good source of knowledege about current topics.\ntry to be quick to start but be accurate.\nif you are not sure of your stand take sometime to build on it.\nput in relevant facts and statics.\nplan and organise your thoughts within the given time frame\nkeep the others point of view in mind.\nbe goal oriented,if you think the discussion has drifted from the topic try to bring the discussion on track\ntry not to step on others toes.\navoid conflicts and never take anything personal(keep self control)\nfinnaly keep a cool head and you will get through\n\nhope this helped you out
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Do research on the company you are applying for.\nDress appropriately and professionally.\nDon't use slang words, trendy words, or acronyms,when speaking to any one at the company, even the Secretary.\nDon't answer any interview questions spontaneously, take your time and think about what you are saying.\nDon't talk about your relationships, children, or personal beliefs.\nDon't fidget, chew gum, or look around the room nervously.  Speak to the interviewer and have good eye contact.\nAlways remember: never do or say any thing that you are ashamed of. People talk, there may be someone there that worked with you once, or had some other connection to you.
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Make sure and tell things that are related to the position that you are hiring for. Have a story to go with the different qualities that you are stressing.  For instance, if you say that you have a lot of initiative share a story about a past position where you showed that quality.  Don't talk about your personal life--that is not what the interviewer wants to hear about at this stage.
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It's hard to say without knowing what kind of job and how you're going about it now. \n\n1. Don't bring your friends or little sister with you to interviews or filling out applications. \n\n2. Dress for success. This isn't time for fashion week; look at the way other employees are dressed and dress one step nicer. Or imagine grandma taking you to church.\n\n3. Have self-confidence in the interview. Try and eliminate the "ummm's" and "yeah's". You are smart and ready to work. Let the manager know it!\n\n4. BE ON TIME for the interview.
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Few basics to remember\n1.Arrive to the site on time.\n2.Greet the interviewer with a smile and a firm and gentle hand shake\n3.Maintain eye contact all the time\n4.Do not exagerrate your capabilities.\n5.Do not make up answers ..when you do not know.\n6.Do not afraid to ask questions.\n7.Do a good research on the company before the interview.\n8.Follow up with a phone call or email thanking them for cosidering you for the position.\nGood Luck
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I would recommend dressing neatly, but not a suit & tie. Expect to fill out a job application. I would avoid excessive jewelry and outlandish hair styles. Look at what employees there wear daily and be careful about piercings.\nThey should ask you open ended questions about your past performance so be prepared.\nAn open ended question would something like "Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult person."\nAs this is your first job situation, you'll not have past employment to fall back on for the answers, so use things from your own experience. Maybe something from school or home.\nBe sure to smile, give a firm handshake, and look the interviewer in the eye.\nGood luck!
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First off...you can do it.  You can win this interview.   How do I know?  \n\na) You have recognized the challenge\nb) You are seeking help in finding a solution.  This act is a sign of confidence and security.   NEVER be ashamed to ask for help.   It is a sign of higher intelligence.\nc) There is still plenty of time to prepare and be ready.\n\nFirst, find yourself a professional notebook (not a binder) with preferably a dark cover on it.   You will take this notebook with you to your interview.  Bring a good quality pen for taking notes and jotting things down that come to mind whenever the interviewer speaks.\n\nYou are going to build for yourself a simple, clear "script" or a set of crib notes for you interview.   If you get nervous at any point during the conversation, you just need to steady yourself and get back on message my looking down at your notes.   The interviewer will be VERY impressed that you have prepared for the interview and will think positively of you.   You will write information in groups of 3.\n\nPage 1 - On the first line of the page in bold letters, write 3 points that identify your real strengths that you will bring to the role or position that you are interviewing for today.   Space the three points so they can quickly and easily be read.   Write the points clearly so you don't have to search for them while conversing with the interviewer.\n\nNext, write 3 intelligent and thoughtful questions about the job that you can ask.   One very powerful question is this, "How does this position help you (the interviewer) accomplish your key goals or objectives?"   You will not need more than 3 questions.\n\nNext, write 3 simple notes on things that you have accomplished that demonstrate you could do this job.\n\nNext write these three phrases in big letters that you can read: \n+   Breath deep and relax. RELAX RELAX then you are at your best\n+   Gently half smile after each question or answer.\n+   Look the interviewer directly in the eyes when you speak\n\nIf you complete this set of notes, rehearse it a few times by yourself or with a friend, by the time your interview comes around you will be smooth as silk and smart as a fox.\n\nRemember...you are a competent, hard working, and intelligent worker.   Write that phrase at the very top of the page in capital letters and at the very bottom of the page.   Say they words to the interviewer when you shake their hand at the end of the session.\n\nBest wishes for your complete success.\n\nPS - I am a retired Chief Operating Officer of a major company.  I know you can do this...so should you.
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I've interviewed many many people for jobs, so I can talk about what I'm looking for.\n\nFor your best quality, talk about things that are work-oriented. Some examples:\n   -you are good at working with people\n   -you are able to organize a group of people to work on projects\n   -you are able to focus on your projects and assignments. \n   -you have great attention to detail\n\nThe key is, you have to be believable. It's best if you have specific examples to back this up. If you tell me that you are a great people person but you seem really shy and can't put a sentence together, I might not believe you.\n\nThe greatest weakness question is trickier. You do want to put a positive spin on it, but you also don't want to sound like you're just trying to make yourself look good. I usually look for someone who has a clear awareness of their weakness and has a plan or goal of overcoming it. For example, if you are a shy person, say so, but talk about what you are doing to help overcome your shyness. I like to hear when a person is taking active steps to address their areas of weakness.\n\nFinally, if they ask you if you have any questions, ask questions that really show that you have done some research about the company and the position you're applying for. Ask specific questions about the work environment, the type of work you'd be doing, or what direction the company is heading. It's best to show that you know something about the company. And if you can't think of anything else, ask the interviewer what they like and dislike about working there.\n\nRemember, be comfortable and be yourself. I can usually tell when someone is faking it.\n\nGood luck!
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1. summarise your training & experience related to the job.\n2. any volunteer work related to the job\n3. give yourself a boost by outlining the best of your personality - reliablility, people skills, persistence, punctuality\n4. some good phone references are useful - check with the people you choose first.
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Relax and be yourself :-)\nJust go to the interview, and be yourself. If they ask detailed technicall questions that you don't know, just convince them that you'r smart, and that being smart is more important than memorize everything ;-)
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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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practice the types of questions that you think they will ask. Role play with a friend so that you have some practice. Most of all remember that they would not be interviewing you unless they didn't already believe that you are a good fit for the position. And SMILE!! It will tell them that you are happy to have the chance to interview and that you will bring a positive attitude to their company!\n\nGood Luck on your interview!!
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Respond truthfully to any questions, written or oral.\nDon't bring it up yourself.\n\nOn the application, fill in any question about it with the facts. In oral interview, say "I'm glad you asked me that. I took care of that by (whatever you had to do such as fine, community service, counseling) and it has not been a problem since then."\n\nPrior Planning and Preparation Prevent P-Poor Performance. Prepare and rehearse for any question that might make you feel awkward, even "why do you want to work here" or "why did you leave your last job." Be honest but present yourself in a good light and avoid any blaming of others.
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Make a list of all of your accomplishments and review it before every interview. This will help remind you that you have plenty of good qualities, and help you keep calm so you will do better in the interviews. As the interviews go better, you will be more relaxed about them.
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Smile, have a firm handshake. Present your resume at the beginning of the interview. Sit confidently/walk confidently/etc. Don't rush through your answers. If you have questions about the position ASK THEM in the interview. It's a learning experience for BOTH you and the interviewer.
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Do a Google search\n\nhttp://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLG,GGLG:2005-35,GGLG:en&q=about+yourself%2C+job+interview
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Keep in mind - confidence!  That is the key.  If you are confident in yourself 100%, then you'll succeed at anything.  The most qualified person in the world could go in for an interview with no confidence and they probably won't get the job.\nHave confidence and you'll have more of a chance.\nAlso have a good resume.  Good resume's is a big key to a great job.  If you dont feel your resume is up to par..have someone look over it to make it sound better and to check spelling errors.