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Interview Tips-JAC

The document outlines essential pre-interview planning steps, including researching the company, understanding the job description, and preparing necessary documents. It emphasizes the importance of punctuality, proper interview etiquette, appropriate dress code, and effective communication during the interview. Additionally, it advises on body language, how to respond to questions, and the importance of closing the interview with relevant questions and gratitude.

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Interview Tips-JAC

The document outlines essential pre-interview planning steps, including researching the company, understanding the job description, and preparing necessary documents. It emphasizes the importance of punctuality, proper interview etiquette, appropriate dress code, and effective communication during the interview. Additionally, it advises on body language, how to respond to questions, and the importance of closing the interview with relevant questions and gratitude.

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Pre-interview Planning :

➢ Know about the company and understand the Job description


➢ Understand about the skills required – technical, behavioural & experience.
➢ Prepare yourself with answers accordingly.

➢ Check the interview schedule like venue and time details and plan to reach the venue 10-15 minutes before
interview schedule while considering traffic jam, etc.)
➢ MUST reach interview venue 10-15 minutes before time.
• Reaching late creates a very negative impression on the client.
• In case you are getting late, please inform the client or consultant minimum 30 minutes before the schedule.
➢ Take your credentials like qualifications, experience certificates, achievement certificates, salary details & any other
relevant documents along with you.

Interview Etiquettes :

➢ Ensure to switch off your mobile phone before entering the interview room.
➢ Enter Interview room after knocking
➢ Wish Greetings to all Interview Panel , with a smile
➢ Sit only after you are requested by the interviewer OR after the interview has sat down.
DO NOT sit relaxing, with crossed leg or arms.

Dress Code: Formal

➢ Manager and above: Should wear coat and tie (especially if you are in a corporate or sales function)
➢ For others, full sleeves shirt, neatly tucked and well polished shoes are essential
➢ Ladies should also wear formal corporate dress

Body Language:

➢ Smile. You should have a ‘smiling’ and happy face while answering and during the whole interview session.
➢ Avoid being ‘serious’ or ‘grumping ‘.
➢ Eye Contact: This is a ‘must’; always look at interviewers’ eyes’ while answering. Do not look at the ceiling or the wall
while talking.
Communication

Listen carefully & attentively

➢ Listen to the question clearly. Answer only after the Question is completed and interviewer has stopped speaking &
avoid any kind of interruptions.
➢ Answer only after you have understood the question clearly. If not, please ask for clarification.

Speak Clearly, Concisely and Completely –

➢ Clearly: Speak fluently & at a moderate ‘speed’ on which the interviewer can clearly understand.
➢ Concisely: Speak concisely as much as required and use appropriate the words logically.
➢ Completely: During career /experience introduction, highlight the following relevant aspects also:
• Responsibilities (especially those which are relevant for the job ‘position’)
• Functional Achievements (like Targets & deadlines etc)
• Management Achievements (like Planning, budgeting, control, team building & management, etc.)
➢ Close the introduction by explaining “ WHY you are interested in working for the ‘subject’ company and position.”

Answer can include:


• Part of a new company, where I will learn & grow along with Growth in job experience /responsibility
• Exposure to new technology & process /standards / global practices etc.
➢ If you do not know answer of any question, please tell so. It is advisable to inform them , rather than giving wrong
answers or pretend to know the answer. This may reduce the trust level

Closing

➢ You should ask relevant questions from the client to understand the business plan & about the position, when given
a chance.

➢ In the end of interview, you can do your last pitch of summarizing your experience and expressing your interest in
the position.
➢ Express thanks for the interviewer's time and consideration

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