Thread: Job Interview Do’s & Don’ts

If you are in the midst of job hunting, one of the most important things you can do to land a great opportunity is to ace your job interview. Most people do not like the job interview process because they are being evaluated and judged.

For many people a job is extremely important and the stress of doing well on a job interview can be extremely overwhelming. Here are some job interview do’s & don’ts.

One of the most important things you can do is to prepare for a job interview. Read company literature; familiarize yourself with their products, marketing and recent successes. Don’t go to a job interview without knowing about the company.

Many job interviewers can tell if you have come prepared or not. They will rate you on how much interest you have in the company and if working for their company is important to you or not.

Dress is very important; make sure you come to a job interview dressed appropriately. Many job interviewers are amazed at how some people come to a job interview. Don’t wear flip flops, Capri’s or t shirts.

The way you dress shows your attitude. When in doubt, change your dress.
If you are looking to land that fantastic job opportunity, take a look above at job interview do’s and don’ts.

Very nice article giving tips for a person to attend interview. The artcile clearly states what all a person attending the interview has to keep in mind and what all the person must surely avoid.

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Very good input.

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Sushma

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Deepasree

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thanks a lot for information
very helpful

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Thanks a lot for such a good information..
I have done my dba course few months back and i am in search of a job now with no experience. How should i startup preparing for a good job. i have done my engg. in computer science. Can some one please guide me in this regard?

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rajini

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thanks for the tips and iam also wanted to share some very imp don't do's

Not preparing for the interview:
Keep in mind that preparation always increases confidence. So do not face the interview without preparation. You cannot communicate without pre-interview research.

Showing up late or too early:
One of the first lessons in job-search is to show up on time for interviews. Many job seekers do not realize that showing up too early often creates a poor first impression. Arriving more than 10 minutes early for an interview shows that the job seeker has too much time on his or her hands. Always remember that your time is as valuable as the interviewer's. Always arrive on time, but never more than 10 minutes early.

Poor handshake:
In every place handshaking matters a lot. With the help of handshaking anyone can judge your personality. The shake hand starts the interview and that is your first opportunity to create a great impression. If you have delivered a poor handshake, it is impossible for you to recover it. Here are some examples:
The limp hand gives the impression of disinterest or weakness.
Only tips of the fingers shows lack of ability to engage.
The arm pump shows overly aggressive salesman.
Your handshake may be telling more about you than you know. Ask about your handshaking to your friends who are not afraid to tell you the truth.

Treating the receptionist rudely:
The first person you meet on an interview is a receptionist. The receptionist has the power to say about your positive or negative points before you even set eyes on the interviewer. The interviewer may also solicit the receptionist's opinion of you after you leave.

Talking too much:
Talking too much always creates a problem. To avoid over-talking, practice answering questions in a direct manner. Avoid nervous talking by preparing for your interview with role-play.

Talking negatively about current or past employers/managers:
The fastest way to talk yourself out of a new job is to say negative things. Even if your last boss was not good, never state your ill feelings about him/her. No matter how reasonable your complaints, you will come out the loser if you show that you disrespect your boss because the interviewer will assume that you would similarly trash him or her. When faced with the challenge of talking about former employers, make sure you are prepared with a positive spin on your experiences.

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