2. How To Crack a Interview?

3. 1. Research the Company Basic information about the company. Vision
Mission
Key achievements
Recent projects
Key personnel

4. 2.Analyze job description
Analyze the key focus areas of role and responsibilities you have applied for.
Make a list of points to justify how you are capable of achieving these specific duties.

5. 3. Stick to the BASICS Cover your Subject area’s basic concepts.
Brush up the fundamentals of the subject areas and its applications on the company.

6. 4. Prepare for the test Written test Aptitude test Psychometric tests
Group discussion

7. 5. Prepared for potential interview questions
Tell me about yourself?
Describe who you are?
Why should I hire you?
Why do you want this job?
Where do you see yourself in five years?

8. 6. Be Punctual
Plan your route to reach 30 minutes before the scheduled time.
Reaching before time will also help you to get relax before the interview.
“Late Comers are rejected early”

9. 7. Stay focused and Clear
Listen carefully to everything the interviewer is saying
Match their pace of talking to better connect with them
Maintain clarity of speech
Project confidence and clarity of thought
Have a good communication skills
Avoid mumbling
If you do not know the answer, be honest about it.

10. 8. Maintain good body language
Sit upright and keep a smile on your face
Make a eye contact which shows your confidence
Don’t slouch in your seat
Don’t sit in laid back position
33% of employers figure out within the first 90 seconds of an interview.

11. 9. Be Professional Be professional Don’t act overfriendly
Don’t use casual slang
or jargon
Avoid statements on
race, religion, politics
Be in a polite and formal manner.

12. 10. On the Point Be direct in your answers In case you don’t know
the answer, politely accept it
and ready to learn.
Don’t try guesswork
or try to fool the interviewer
Tough questions may come
to you to test how you perform under pressure.

13. 11. Mention your strengths
Be confident and informative about your strengths
Don’t be arrogant
Be clear and concise

14. 13. Define your career goal
Your career goal or objective
should be clear in your mind
Be prepared for defining
your objectives
Do not leave it general
which may signify lack
of ambition and clarity
Talk about how you expect to grow in your field.

15. 14. Follow the interviewer’s lead
Follow interviewer’s lead in their way of talking and professional behavior
It shows you listen well and adapt the company’s environment.
If get a chance to ask a question then ask relevant questions related to job and department. Avoid any random questions.

16. 15. Stay motivated “A positive attitude always opens up your mind”
Don’t appear to be sad, too nervous, demotivated or disappointed if the interview is not going in your favor.
You have to handle the pressure with grace and keeping your mind cool.
“Don’t try to control the things which is beyond your control otherwise you will end up losing control on yourself”

17. 16. Gratitude
Remember to thank to the interviewer for their time and consideration.
Most importantly note the point which you learned from the interview.