HOW TO FACE AN INTERVIEW!
BEFORE THE INTERVIEW
• Read up on the company you are to interview with.You might be able to make a reference to something
you have read and impress the panelists.
• Carry at least two copies of your resume withyou. Also carry relevant educational certificates with you.
• Carry a neat folder to hold your documents. Itwill help you appear more organized.
• Carry breath mints or other mouth fresheners thatyou can pop in while waiting.
• Take a quick peek in a mirror to ensure that youare presentable, when possible.
• Get to the location of the interview at least 30minutes prior to the given time.
DURING THE INTERVIEW
• Breathe deep. It helps calm the nerves. Be calm,confident.
• Knock on the door or ask permission before entering.Enter the room with a smile.
• Acquaint yourself with the names of the interviewers. Address them by name while interacting with or greeting them.
Addressing the person by their name indicates a sense of confidence.
• Greet the interviewers with a firm handshake.
• Speak slowly, modulate your voice, check how loud you are and maintain eye contact with the interviewers.
• Refrain from constantly tapping your fingers or your foot. It’s a sign of nervousness.
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Direct your answers to the entire panel of interviewers.Don’t focus on
one person, or just the person who asked you the question.
• Stick to the point.
• Be honest. Demonstrate professionalism by not carrying tales about your college, professors or classmates.
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If you need to buy some time before answering a question, ask for
further clarifications on the topic. Or ask for time to think and answer.
• Be patient and listen, especially when the interviewer interrupts you.
• If you get the time or opportunity, clarify queries that you might have about the role (if it has not been addressed during the
pre-placement talk).
• Thank the panel of interviewers as you leave.
GIVING YOU A HEADS-UP
Here are some questions that a panel of interviewers might ask you
• Tell me a little about yourself.
• What would you say are your strengths?
• What would be your areas of self-improvement?
• Where do you see yourself in five years? or What are your short and long
term goals?
• Why are you interested in working with this concern?
• What can you bring to the table that your peers/classmates may not?
• What would you like to know about our company?About your role?
• What made you choose engineering as your area of study?
• If you were in an ‘XYZ’ situation, how would you deal with it?
Last Updated Date: March 13, 2012
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