A strikingly positive and confidence generating approach in the job interview can make you a clear winner. Interviews are indeed harrowing tasks, both for the interviewer and the interviewee. The interviewer is under pressure to select the right candidate matching the job profile; for the interviewee, its a question of career and livelihood. Basically, in a candidate, the interview board looks for mental alertness, familiarity with the company and the job, knowledge of current affairs, negotiation skills and the power to sell and inspire confidence. If you prepare yourself on these lines, you are certain to leave others behind.

Begin by greeting the interview board members. Remember, you must be appropriately dressed and relaxed. There should be no sign of anxiety or stress on your face. Have a well crafted CV ready for circulation, if necessary. Listen to the questions in full and answer them in an impressive tone. Prepare yourself with complete information about the company and its services. Know about their market competitors. Its always better to keep in readiness some tips that you may suggest, only when specifically asked, about ways and means that may help the company have a better competitive edge in the market.

While the interview board is very keen to know about you, do not go in for any sort of overstatement. This does more harm than good. Tell them about your real experiences, particularly those that are relevant to the job. They would be more interested to know about your achievement in sales or marketing or human resource or finance or systems management instead of your drawing and singing skills in school. Maintain eye contact with the interviewer during interview and always speak with due courtesies.

Its best to tell honestly something which you do not know. Never try cover ups; the interviewers are experienced enough to understand that. This ruins your prospects completely. Avoid being over ambitious in your targets. Its better to keep a conservative stance. If you have been fired from your last job, have a decent answer ready and do not fumble on this. Towards the end of the interview, you are most often given the opportunity to ask questions to the Board members. Only ask questions that are realistic and relevant to you. Stress more on the job instead of pay and perks.

By following these simple tips, you can certainly impress the interview board.

The Interview Wizard

Vikesh Ghelani
http://www.interview-wizard.com