Tips for attending an interview

[Anpad]

I think lot of users of this site are well experienced professionals. I request you to plz give tips for attending an interview... Can you also add the expected questions one will face in the interview? Thank you...

[Anil]

Here\'s a useful document (its a pdf file - you should have the adobe reader installed on your system - its free):
<br>http://www.chadwickgeotechnical.com.au/ivtips.pdf
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<br>In case you need to do a presentation as part of the interview, here are some tips:
<br>http://www.claimspages.com/cp_Employment/interview_tips.asp
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<br>The best one is still our good old Competetion Success Review. If I am not mistaken, in every issue, they used to have a group discussion and an article on how to face the interview board. Go through them. They have really useful tips. Best Wishes!

[Kulcha Hyderabadi]

Hiya Anpad! - Nice knowing you mate. Mezz an Anpad too, havent taken a job interview ever, self-employed - have my own business. But here are some tips to help you for the big day!. First of all you need to understand what the interview is all about. Your resume has won you an entry into potential employer\'s office. The interviewer will already have reviewed your resume, which basically provides the hard facts of your employment history and skills, but now you need to convince them that you fit in their team. In order to make the best impression, you need to be prepared, know what you can expect, and know how to handle it if things don\'t go quite as you have planned.
<br>PREPARATION:
<br>Know how to keep yourself calm. The best way to do this to be prepared.
<br>Research the company.
<br>Research the interviewer, if possible.
<br>Know what kind of interview to expect - screening, stress type...
<br>Have you done any informational interviews about this industry?
<br>Know why you want the job.
<br>Indentify your wants and needs - and know the difference.
<br>Be able to express, specifically, the marketable skills you have to offer the organization.
<br>Line you your references in advance and verify that they will be good ones.
<br>PRESENTATION:
<br>Find out the standard dress for the organization.
<br>Dress on the conservative side.
<br>Arrive early.
<br>Bring extra resumes, notepad, pen.
<br>Be sure you know how to pronounce your interviewer\'s name correctly.
<br>Be polite to everyone you meet there. They all count!
<br>Be personable as well as professional.
<br>Do not chew gum, smoke, swear or use slang.
<br>Be aware of body language, vibes, reactions - use your insticts to keep things on course.
<br>Assume all questions are asked for a good reason and answer accordingly.
<br>Feel free to ask for clarification before answering a question.
<br>Take some time to formulate your answers before you speak.
<br>Answer all questions honestly, but in the best, most positive light.
<br>Do not bad mouth previous (old) employers.
<br>PERSEVERENCE:
<br>Make some notes about the interview right after you leave.
<br>Send a thank you letter ASAP to each interviewer.
<br>Be sure to know how to spell all names and know correct job titles.
<br>All the best... btw.. i am looking for some help for my Fresh fruit juice stall...if you are interested, lemme know!!
<br>(Check out monster career advice, american society for training & development etc.. they have wonderful stuff on this subject)
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[Khatta]

Kulcha bhai, as usual an outstanding reply. Kahan hai bhai aap...? Aankhan taras jaray aap ku daykhnay. Nakko karo bhai aisa zulm sab pay. Itay dino kay baad miltay aap. Waise kaisa chalra apna business? Duwa hai aap khoob taraqee karay.

[Kulcha Hyderabadi]

Bhai Khatta.. Wa salaam.. biz as usual. Ghutka ban hone sey pan ke dabbey mein kuch loss ho raha hai (soncha zara black marketing karoon, but thought it not worth it), lekin Internet cafe bahut dhoom pey chal rahi hai, aur Cycle Stand bhi. Juice ki dukaan, fifty fifty samjho. Apney hyderabadion ko gulguley, mirchiyan, murkulan type ke cheerdandiyan hona.. juice mein yaqeen nahin hai.. Acche sahet mand cheezan khao piyo rey boley to nai suntey na! woich baadi aur pet kharaabi ke itemaN hona!..

[Anpad]

Thanks for your tips guys, i have an interview in few days and i am very confident to face an interview... But i am still confused about the salary thing, can we demand a certain amount... can i ask for a 2000 bucks more from what they offer? Would I end up loosing the job...? I think i am capable of that. plz suggest something.

[Kulcha Hyderabadi]

Talking Salary: Timing is everything in the interview. Let them bring up the subject of money. If you are asked what your salary expectation are too early in the interview process, just say you would rather postpone that discussion until you have more information about the position. Ask, \"Could you tell me the range budgeted for the position?\" <br> By the way, you need to improve on your spellings! May be they are typos, but please.. because you have misspelled two words in your posting. Now (know) and Losing (Loosing)...Watch out!

[bornhyderabadi]

Kulcha Bhai, <br> Kaiyko pheekree miyaa, tumm koiiyee fruit-vuut kaa dukaan nahi chalareee, merreko maaluum hai. App Intnisari batteein jantehai auur appneapp ko anpad kahteho. <br> Agaar yeah bat sahi hai ke app sahi mein fruit,cycle,pan.. ka koi dhanda karte hai to meerako sabsebadi khushi hogi ki appun ka hyderabad mein yeah saab business karnewalee bhi kitne intillegen hai. jeeo mera yaaar.

[Z C]

If you are bull-sh***ing, bull-s**t it confidently

[shaikh]

Beta pass huwa ya fail huwa abi tak pata nahi chala. Few more things to look at in addition to Kulcha bhai\'s tips <br> <br> 1. Dress in the best suit you have. <br> 2. Women should avoid cheap looking shalwar khameez and come in the best suit or saree they have. <br> 3. Body language (look straight and professional, unafraid) <br> 4. Use good quality deo and light perfume. <br> 5. Read competition mags before, also interviews of your favorite celebs like SRK, Big B or Gates & see their answering attitudes and style. <br> 6. Tell the interviewer that you will bring value to their firm.