Prepare well for your interview and your confidence gets a boost. You must at least prepare for three hours.
Get the correct address where the interview will be held. Estimate the time you take to reach the place of. You have must be punctual.
Know the company that interviews you. Every interviewer is different from the other and the questions vary from industry to industry. But there are some common questions you can expect. Make a list of them and prepare answers to them. Then spend time to remember them. This exercise makes you perfect. You are being ready for the interview will, no doubt, impress your interviewer. Read the following questions that put you in good stead.
Why should you be taken?
This question gives you a chance to sell yourself. You have clearly state your strengths and qualifications. While talking about your experience, you should tell the interviewer what you would give them. Don't answer the question in a general way, be specific so that the interviewer can notice your special qualities; you will not impress him with generally usual statements like you are hard working etc.
Why do you choose this company to work with?
Through this question interviewers will know whether you have made an effort to know the company, its direction and its role and place in the industry. If you have researched well, this question helps you showcase your skills and experience correctly and draws the attention of the potential employer to the fact that you would be the right choice.
What are your drawbacks?
You must be honest in answering this question while explaining how you have turned them into your strength. For instance, tell the potential employer how you had tackled the problems you faced with the company in the past. This will show that you have the ability to know your weaknesses that have to be addressed.
Why did you quit the last job?
Be careful about being negative in answering this question. While pointing out the minus points of the past company, don't fail to speak about certain positive aspects as well. Pointing out only the negative side of the past employer will not speak much about your attitude.
Let us know how you have solved a problem situation.
It is very difficult to field this question satisfactorily when you are straight from college and you don't have any professional background. The interview knows that you are a green horn. He wants to know whether you can think properly or not. You can explain what steps you have taken to prioritize your schedule. If you have done that, it shows you are responsible man.
Tell us about the accomplishment you are proud of.
Select a specific accomplishment relating to the post. Though you would like to ponder over how you have helped your team to win the under-18 tournament, you should choose a professional accomplishment. Think of the needs of the potential company and tell them how you can meet their needs.
What is the package you are expecting?
It is a hard nut to crack for those without any experience. Before attending the interview, make enquiries about the salary range in the industry for a similar post. Don't discuss any salary specifics before getting the offer. Make it clear that you are open to considering fair compensation. If pressed, specify a broad band instead of a specific figure.
Let us know about you.
Understand that the interviewer is not interested in your home town or your week-end plans. The interviewer tries to test your professional abilities. Talk about your professional experience and ambitions. Before say bye, express your desire to work with the company. If you are prepared well for this type question, you can turn the conversation to your advantage.
