Recently I attended a Job Fair, held in Delhi, Pragati Meidan. Here recruiters came from all over India. BPO, IT, Finance, Banks, Insurance, FMCG etc… you name it, and it was all under one roof for 3 days. In
my profile, I had everything barring my PG and work experience. Therefore I initially doubted why, anybody on Earth will hire me? but to my surprise( obviously delighting one) I got 6 appointment letters in a single day. Here I learnt few secrets to please the interviewer/s. It worked well for me, I
hope the same for you.
>>>>>>>>>>Is your CV right ?
You call it CV, Resume, Bio-Data etc…. but to give it one word, I’d call it, your **“advertisement”, it’s a written
advertisement calling customers to hire you! customers symbolizes
employers.
Ever noticed, how much we get influenced after watching attractive ads on TV? even printed ads? well here in professional CV you need to glorify yourself. Show how good, honest, dedicated,
“all-rounder” type of person you. Try preparing a professional CV, detailing everything about you. Read the samples of professional CV, it’ll surely give you enough ideas to beautify your “ad”. Hobbies, strengths,
weaknesses are also noticed, in fact at times, all the attention of the interviewer gets fixed on these issues. If
you’ve a unique hobby, strength etc. expect questions on it! and if you’re
smart enough, you’ll impress your interviewer for sure.*
>>>>>>>>>>How’s your packaging ?
Make sure you’re dressed comfortably smart. Males need
not wear that marriage suits and females need not become a “Christmas tree” on
the day of interview.** Stay really simple when it comes to accessorizing
yourself. Light colored clothes are always pleasing. Formals get an upper hand
! smell good, shave well, wear your watch, shoes complimenting your dress and
personality, put lip gloss, ( obviously
very light and pleasing) but please **don’t
over do anything**. Outlooks
definitely matters and a person in appealing dress is always given preference.
*>>>>>>>>>>what’s your body saying ?
*Employers/interviewers are generally smart enough to guess
how you’re feeling. The emotions like nervousness, happiness, confidence,
arrogance etc…. are very easily caught. Show positive body gestures like smiling eye contacts, hands unfolded, legs uncrossed etc… read
a book on body language if possible, to grab few positive gestures in your
daily life. Negative body gestures like folded hands, crossed legs/shaking
legs, eyes looking at ceiling or else where etc. show that you’re not
interested and therefore reduces your chances to hit the job even if you’ve a
treasure of knowledge. It’s often said, **“ Fake it, till the time you make
it”** practice positive body gestures till the time you imbibe them!
*>>>>>>>>>>Is your voice heard ?
*Here I’ll cover few things about “what “ and “how” you can
say the best. Firstly One should
be loud enough to be heard with pleasing sound pitch. Being vociferous would
mean that you’re uncivilized and being inaudible would imply you’re
under-confident. The second aspect is spontaneity. I’ll give my example.
One of my interviewer asked me to take 1 minute and then speak for 5 minutes on
Body Language.~ my reply was “ Sir, one
minute is too trying, may I start it right away ?” the next sentence he said was,
“ Miss Malik you’re hired for your spontaneity.”
Prepare yourself well to answer anything. He is rarely testing you on
historical data etc. but he often tests on how active and spontaneous you’re. Lastly
nothing can substitute a concrete in-depth knowledge. If you know all the
questions he’s to ask you and answer them well in time, I’m sure you’ll be hired. Know
your subjects/ job you did last/projects done etc. very well.
*>>>>>>>>>> Are you a “YES BOSS" stuff ?
*He’ll ask you number of questions on which he’d love to
listen “yes-yes” from you. I won’t suggest you to be a total brainless “YES SIR” stuff. Add something to please him or oppose him gracefully. Well who
doesn’t love adulators and sycophants? so does the boss! everyone has an
illusionary world that he is wanted and his job is desired! ok! accepted that
the job may be desirous, but not the bald boss! Stay confident. Follow one
thing religiously throughout your life **“ If you don’t trust yourself, Who
else will?** “ This simple line carries a treasure of wisdom! Trust
yourself and stay confident, not only on the interview day but on all the other
days also. A confident person is always desirous(though sometimes secretly)
therefore Don’t be a total brainless “YES BOSS” stuff! Maintain your true self
always.
>>>>>>>>>>Are you dull ?
Well if you’re dull, 70% chances of getting the job are
eliminated. I was “hyper- active”! I mostly stay in this mood! And on the day
of interview I was high at energy all the more, that gave the impression as if
I’m not only a happy person but very confident too. Your interviewer does not
want his office to be a dull place. If he feels that you can help him get some
energy or help him maintain the high energy level with your charm in the
working environment, you’ll hired on this ground too. Though it’s just an
add-on over other important factors, which cant be ignored. But energy level
counts a big deal! energetic people always admired!
*Other factors
~Educational**-Schooling, college, PG, computer
proficiency etc….
~Some skills-Communication, influencing, analytical
and skills alike……
~Work experience- longer the list, the better are
your chances.
~Approach- if you’ve any approach, source, reference
letter etc… from an influential person.
you’re in!
If you want a job, by hook or crook, I guess these tips can
help you clear an interview! Lastly, they say **“You can’t sell, what you won’t
buy”.** Ask yourself this simple question, will you hire a person like yourself,
had you been the employer? If the answer
is in affirmative, the result of the interview also has to be in affirmative!
Hope you get a good job with fat salary package soon!