How To Prepare For an Interview

An interview literally means to exchange things. The basic aim of an interview is to judge the capability and ability of the candidate, his aptitude of mind and command over foreign languages, way of expression, and conversational style. There are some steps to follow to get prepare for the job interview in English.

Primary Data Is A Helping Tool

The data provided by you in the application form is the most important tool for an interviewer. It is, therefore, necessary to provide correct information about yourself, as the interviewer is in the unique position of being able to evaluate yourself from the information obtained in the application form.

Prepare Your Answers In English

There are some questions that are common for a job interview in English

• Why do you want this job?
• Why are you leaving your present job?
• What is your strength?
• What is your weakness?
• What are your career plans?
• Have you discussed this job with your family?
• How much salary do you expect?

How To Dress For A Job Interview 

The first judgment an interviewer makes is going to be based on how you look and what you are wearing. that is why it is always important to dress professionally for a job.

Man’s interview entire

• Suit (navy, black or dark gray)
•  Conservative shoes
•  Limited jewelry
•  No jewelry is better than cheap jewelry
•  Professional hairstyle
•  Light make-up and perfume
•  Portfolio or briefcase
• Women’s interview entire
•  Suit (navy, black or dark Grey)
•  During your job, your  suit skirt must be long enough so you can sit down comfortably
•  Conservative shoes
•  Limited jewelry
•  No jewelry is better than cheap jewelry
•  Professional hairstyle
•  Light make-up and perfume
•  Portfolio or briefcase

Before The Interview Take Care Of The Following Things

• Make sure you know the date, time, and place of your interview
• Ensure that you have the location of the interview correct.
• Allow plenty of time for traveling Spend some time finding out about the job and the organization before you go:
• What is the function of an organization?
• What will the job entail?
• What are the particular issues which affect that department or section?
• Think carefully about what clothing and general attire are suitable for the post you have applied for.

How To Behave Properly During A Job Interview?

Read through this list to make sure that you don’t make any mistakes.

• Don’t chew gum
•  It looks very unprofessional to be chewing gum. I’ve you are worried about having bad breath, suck on some long minutes before you go in.
• Don’t smoke
• It should be clear that you don’t smoke during a job interview. If smoke, make sure that you don’t smell like it when you go inside the room.
• Turn your cell phone off
• Your phone should be turned off so you don’t hear an embarrassing and distracting ring during the interview.
• Give a firm handshake. During an interview when you shake someone’s hand, you should make sure it is firm. Make sure you look the other person in the eye and smile while shaking hands.
•  Sit and walk with good posture important that you sit up straight and stand straight while walking. Employers don’t want to see anyone who looks tired and slow.
• Smile
•  It’s a fact that smiling makes other people happy and comfortable around you.
•  Make eye contact with the employer
•  When you are talking, look the employer in the eyes. It makes you look more confident.
• Don’t interrupt
•  Even if the employer is talking too much, let them finish and don’t try to interrupt them. Wait for them to finish and then you will have a chance to say something.
•  Don’t fidget
•  Don’t play around with your hands or papers or anything. It will make you look nervous. Just try to sit still with good posture and smile.
• Don’t look around the room
•  If you are looking around the room and not at the employer, you will seem like you are bored or you are not paying attention.
•  Don’t wear too much make-up
•  For a female, wearing make-up is ok but does it in good taste?
•  Don’t wear too much jewelry
•  For women, a watch, ring, and earrings are ok. For Men, a watch and ring are ok.
•  Listening
• Good listening is part of the interview. If you can not listen to the questions of the interviewer properly, you cannot give their answers properly. It is therefore essential that you may have good listening capabilities.
• conclusion
• A candidate cannot achieve his goal without fully preparing for an interview. As this day is very important in the life of a candidate. For this purpose, one has to develop confidence in him.