Interviews Dos And Donts
Do’s
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Research:
It is very essential to research and have an advance idea about the company operations, main product & services, management team etc. The research will assist in understanding the company and what can be possible requirements for the job profile.
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Wear the right outfit:
On the day of interview be neatly groomed and dressed.
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Reach before time:
Reach the location 10-15 prior as you might be required to conduct certain formalities.
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Carry your resume and important certificates:
Carry multiple copies of resume and important certificates as the interviewer might review them during the interview.
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Be courteous:
Be courteous and respectful to the people you meet as your behavior can be considered during your recommendations and feedbacks.
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Do have a friendly expression:
During the interview, maintain a friendly expression as it will make the interviewer comfortable while interviewing you.
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Be attentive:
Be attentive to interviewer questions and understand the question clearly before answering the interviewer. Take few minutes to think and then answer the question accordingly.
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Be straight and clear:
It is important to be straight and clear while answering questions as it will give an impression of you being comprehensible and focused in your mind.
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Be positive:
for any interview it is significant to be positive as sometimes more than your qualifications your optimistic approach might get you a job.
Dont’s
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Be late:
Being late for the interview can give an impression of unseriousness towards work and job.
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Present weak body language:
Be conscious of what you’re presenting to the interviewer. Slouchy walking style, relaxed sitting posture, inadequate eye contact, fumbling and being timid while answering questions will present a weak personality to the interviewer.
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Be Negative:
During the interview, never express bad feelings about your last job or last boss as it highlights the unprofessionalism within you.
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Being inquisitive:
Avoid being inquisitive about your salary package, bonus, vacations or other benefits extended by the company. The discussions about such questions can be inquired during the time of offer.
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Falsify Things:
Never lie to interviewer. Answer all the questions with honesty, truthfulness and succinctly.