Your First Job Interview

Going for the first interview can be a scary thought for several freshers but it can be corrected by considering several measures. Formal interview is necessary to clear any interview and to give a boost to the career. Numerous students applied for the job listing and so it is important to have thorough knowledge of subject in order to compete with other candidates. Before going for a job it is necessary for the candidate to have complete knowledge of job profile for which they are going to apply. There are several things that should be considered before going for the first job interview.

Essential Preparations

If it is decided to go for the first job interview, follow the basic preparations that are required for interview. Business suit is a best option if going for any corporate job. Some companies do not have any dress code, so wear that suits you the best. Make sure to reach on time for the interview, if one does not have any idea of route of traffic flow, go for trial run. It will give a fair idea to the candidate about the route and time taken to reach there. Always keep the phone number of the company so that one can contact them in emergency.

Make a list of all the essential questions like education qualifications and reason to choose this company. The answers of all these questions should be on tips to avoid any nervousness. Strengths and weaknesses are the prime subject that mostly interviewer ask during the interview. Work experience can play a vital role in deciding the role in company. Positive attitude can help in boosting the self confidence and thus it reduces the effort to cope up with interviewer.

Understanding Work Profile

To apply for a job it is important to have thorough knowledge of job profile. This is the main problem that lots of candidate faces during their interview. Often, they distinguish the answers of questions and this can results in the nervous breakdown. CV plays a crucial role in reflecting one's personality. Impressive CV is the best way for best self portrait and it leaves a long lasting impression on the interviewer.

Stay Calm

Always stay calm and relax and take some time to regroup. One should make complete eye contact with the interviewer, it shows the self confidence. Listen carefully the whole question of the interviewer and then answer. Never make unusual facial expressions as it does not make a good impact on the interviewer.

Show the Knowledge and Follow Up

Try to show the knowledge that you all possess about the company. This will make a positive impression on the interviewer. Research about the company before one or two days and make some essential achievements and benchmarks of the company. Match the company's achievements with the ability that you have and which the company is in hunt for. Do not forget to thank the interviewer before leaving with reiterate the interest in position.

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with warm regards

Harish Sati
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

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