Cracking Interviews

Have you received an interview call that can lead youcontact reflects your confidence level. Simultaneously
to your dream job but are worried as to how you'll getlooking good is also important, so wear something
through those stressful rounds and wondering whereformal and decent as one can avoid flaunting
to begin your preparation for the interview? Here areexpensive clothes or jazzy accessories in an
a few suggestions from the team of Naukri.com, India'sinterview.
no. 1 job portal, read on…You might even be nervous before the interview, as
An employee, like any other company resource has toit's the case with almost every interviewee. However,
be hired at a price and before investing into anyyou must realize that its ok to be nervous and the
resource the company will make sure that the personearlier you accept your nervousness, the better will be
will meet their expectations and will contribute towardsyour performance during the interview. Often situations
their goal achievement with the skills he has been hiredtend to worsen if you try to suppress your anxiety,
for.rather try to get relieved of it by diverting your mind to
There are different types of interviews that ansome light thoughts and taking some deep breaths.
organization may conduct depending upon the natureAlso, do keep your mind open for all kinds of feedback
of the job such as telephonic interviews, generalfrom the interviewer whether positive or negative as
interviews, behavioral interviews, stress interviews,any feedback will help you improve for your next
technical interviews etc. Hence, preparation before anyinterview.
interview is of the foremost importance as it adds toOn the day of the interview, make sure you reach the
your confidence.venue on time but certainly turning up too early shows
The most important preparation is to brush upon thethat you have enough time in your hands. You must
points you have mentioned in your resume in order toarrive on time but not before 15 minutes of the given
counter questions asked about your choice of career,time and incase you get stuck due to some
your career skills, achievements, projects handled andunavoidable circumstances then call up and tell them
so on. Also, it is important to do some research aboutabout your delay along with an apology. Lastly, never
the company and the industry you are applying to.forget to carry extra copies of your resume and
Another way is to create a list of expected questionspassport size photographs when you are going for an
and then preparing answers for them. A fewinterview.
questions could be:As the name suggests, an interview is changing of
• Why did you decide to apply for thisviews between two or more people. The actual
position?purpose of an interview churns out when both the
• What are your strengths and weaknesses?employer & the jobseeker exchange their views
• List three of your most important/proudestsimultaneously. Incase you have some doubts about
accomplishments.your role, you must get them clarified during the
• What kind of work environment do youinterview itself.
prefer?We wish that these suggestions help you excel in all
• Why do you want to move to this area?your interviews and you get the job of your dreams.
• Why should we hire you?To find some lucrative job offers and to get interview
• What is the salary you expect?calls visit the number 1 job portal of India.
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Always carry a positive attitude and a smile thathas a very large user base. Being leaders in their
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first impression is the last impression.' Avoid sayingat
anything negative about your current or previous- By Madhurima Sil
supervisor and organization. Maintain your eye contactSr. Executive Marketing
with the interviewer without glaring at him as eyeNaukri.