Job Interview – First impression is the best impression.
Posted on September 7, 2008
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Here is few interview tips and tricks you should keep in mind
Relax - Consider the interview as a good relaxed conversation. Please do not take interview as an interrogation. You may be concerned on how to impress the interview board. At the sametime you should realize that the interview board is also interested on making a good impression on the candidate.
Be positive – Try to make others comfortable. Talk on positive ideas, experiences etc. Don’t make negative comments on your previous client, project, manager, team etc.
Be on time – This is interpreted as a demonstration of your commitment and professionalism. If you reach 15-30 minutes early you can relax and make yourself comfortable for the interview. Many clients may have security or HR procedures which may take time, so you need to consider those aspects as well.
Bio Data – Keep few extra copies of your resume with you.
Be a good listener – Communication is like a two way bridge. Listen to the questions and interviewer comments carefully. Don’t interrupt the interviewer communications. Understand the question and clarify if needed.
Show self-confidence – Show confidence while you talk, shake hand etc. Make eye contact with the interviewer. Answer questions in a clear voice.
Avoid Negative body language – Many interview boards may test your performance and reaction under pressure. So avoid negative body language like looking at the clock, touching your mouth, avoiding eye contacts, forced smiles, faking smiles or coughs, slouching etc
Show you want the job and you deserve the job – Demonstrate your true interest on the job by asking job specific questions. Explain how you fit in that specific job. You must apply sales head on this scenario.
No red flag questions – Stay away from red flag questions and comments. “Is relocation is required?”, “Will i get a flexible office time?”, “Can i get 1 month joining time?” etc
End the interview with a pleasant thanks message and a firm handshake. Make the interviewer feel that you are excited on the job. Follow-up with a phone call or an e-mail.
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These are valuable job interview tips. Prepare for likely project manager interview questions by visiting the Project Manager Question and Answer Guide.