Interview Dos and Don’ts
Do you ever have an opportunity to attend a job interview recently? Do you know the manners that we have to keep in mind while attending an interview? Well, that is exactly what we are going to discuss here in this article.
Millions of job aspirants aspire to get into the job market with the credentials they have. Before actually going for an interview, a candidate has to follow the necessary SOPs to succeed and create a lasting impression on the interviewer.
Let us look at some of the SOPs that a candidate has to follow:
Confirm the job role and description before applying
A candidate has to make sure that the job role and description match his skills and experience adequately. He or she has to confirm with the HR person and prepare accordingly.
Changes to the job role should be confirmed in advance in order to avoid last-minute glitches. Apply to those roles that fit your bill and discard roles that do not match your skills and experience.
The first impression matters most
The first impression the interviewer has on your appearance plays a vital role in your selection. Appear smart and dress formally. Be clean shaved and wear a suit with a tie if possible. Carry a folder along with your credentials to be precise.
Wear formal shoes and keep smiling. Never lose your temper or give instructions that would otherwise downgrade your reputation. Follow procedures laid down by the employer and do not create a ruckus and appear calm and sober to the maximum possible extent.
An updated CV and a Covering letter is paramount
Make sure that your CV is updated and modified as per the job role. Likewise, a Covering letter should mention your introduction and reasons for your application to the role.
A CV is a selling manual and is a document that sells your skills and experiences. It should be modified and presented in a professional way. Any lapse in mentioning the right skills and experience can result in an outright rejection of your application.
Reaching the interview venue in time is one of the prerequisites
One of the most important factors to be kept in mind is to reach the venue well in advance. Leave home early and reach the interview venue 15 minutes in advance in order to save time and have a break before the interview starts.
Never be a late goer and never reach the venue seconds before the interview. Cultivate a habit of traveling early and reaching safely without hindrances.
Keep mobiles phones on silent mode
If you happen to carry a mobile phone to the interview venue, make sure it is in silent mode or switched off altogether. Make sure you do not receive calls or make calls while the interview is in progress.
Most of the time a candidate’s mobile phone is taken away by the security personnel before the start of the interview and returned after the interview finishes. Anyway, make sure there is no disturbance from your side and make your interview experience a smooth and memorable one.
Formal greetings and handshakes are customary
While in the interview venue, greet the interviewer with a hello and a handshake. Smile and ask for a seat. While sitting on a chair, sit upright with your hands on your thighs. Do not lean forward or backward or swirl your chair around.
Keep smiling and stay attentive to what the interviewer says. Never interrupt and ask questions if asked to do so. Be honest in your replies and never lie overtly in order to grab the role.
Be familiar with interviewer’s name
Another thing to keep in mind is the name of the person who interviews you. Whether the person is a male or a female, call them with their first names if they are younger than you and use ‘Sir’ or ‘Madam’ if they are elder to you. Whichever may be the case be polite and have a positive body language.
Conclusion
Therefore, that is it for now. To conclude I would suggest the above SOPs for a job aspirant to follow when he or she attends a job interview. He or she has to be best in the crowd and stand out from others in order to grab the elusive role.