[SwF] 26 commandments for personal interviews
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--0-1359048750-1113762027=:19922 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii 26 commandments for personal interviews you have fared well in the written test and the group discussion. You are just a step away from admission to your dream programme -- the personal interview. A panel of management experts, a battery of questions. Are you perspiring already? Well, a personal interview could actually be challenging and fun if you just relax and remain focused. Think of it as a conversation between the interview panel and yourself, so enjoy it thoroughly. To begin with, there are four main focus areas in any personal interview: Personal details Academic details Your background Current affairs Commandments for every personal interview Even after months of preparation, some candidates do not perform well inside the interview room. The trick is to follow the below commandments practice them during mock interview sessions diligently. You are sure to crack the personal interview. 1. Whenever the interviewer asks any questions, listen carefully. Do not interrupt him midway. Ask for a clarification if the question is not clear. Wait a second or two before you answer. And don't dive into the answer! 2. Speak clearly. Don't speak very slowly. Be loud enough so that the interviewers don't have to strain their ears. 3. Brevity is the hallmark of a good communicator. An over-talkative or verbose person is disliked and misjudged instantly, so keep it short. 4. If you don't know an answer, be honest. The interviewer will respect your integrity and honesty. Never exaggerate. 5. Never boast about your achievements. Don't be overconfident -- it is often misinterpreted by interviewers for arrogance. 6. Don't get into an argument with the interviewer on any topic. Restrain yourself, please! 7. Remember your manners. Project an air of humility and be polite. 8. Project enthusiasm. The interviewer usually pays more attention if you display enthusiasm in whatever you say. 9. Maintain a cheerful disposition throughout the interview, because a pleasant countenance holds the interviewers' interest. 10. Maintain perfect eye contact with all panel members; make sure you address them all. This shows your self-confidence and honesty. 11. Avoid using slang. It may not be understood and will certainly not be appreciated. 12. Avoid frequent use of words and phrases like, 'I mean'; 'You know'; 'I know'; 'Well'; 'As such'; 'Fine'; 'Basically', etc. 13. When questions are asked in English, reply in English only. Do not use Hindi or any other languages. Avoid using Hindi words like matlab, ki, maine, etc. 14. Feel free to ask questions if necessary. It is quite in order and much appreciated by interviewers. 15. Last but not the least, be natural. Many interviewees adopt a stance that is not their natural self. Interviewers find it amusing when a candidate launches into a new accent that s/he cannot sustain consistently through the interview or adopts a mannerism that is inconsistent with their own personality. It is best to talk naturally. You come across as genuine. Mind your body language! 1. Do not keep shifting your position. 2. Your posture during the interview adds to or diminishes your personality. Be a little conscious of your posture and gestures. They convey a lot about your personality. 3. Sit straight. Keep your body still. You may, of course, use your hand gestures freely. 4. Avoid these mannerisms at all costs: Playing with your tie Theatrical gestures Shaking legs Sitting with your arms slung over the back of the adjoining chair Post interview etiquette 1. Make sure you thank the interviewers as a mark of respect for the time they have spared for you. 2. As you rise and are about to leave, make sure you collect up your pen/ pencil/ all other stationery. 3. After getting up, place your chair in its original position. The last word 1. Some institutes (like the Faculty of Management Studies) ask you to deliver an extempore speech suddenly while the interview is going on. Be mentally prepared for the same. 2. Competition will be very tough. Every mistake you commit will turn into an advantage for the other candidates. Hence, be very particular about your preparation. Do not leave anything to chance or the last minute. 3. Remember you have to sell yourself in an interview. 4. Be very particular about what you write in your resume. Check and re-check your resume for facts, spelling errors, etc. Ensure that there are no grammatical errors in the descriptive type questions in the sheet. Use these hints, and say goodbye to your interview phobia! DON'T MISS! INDIA's No.1 choice for Fashion Accesories including Sunglasses, Contact lenses, Apparels, Perfumes, Watches and many more to come soon. 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Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com --0-1359048750-1113762027=:19922 Content-Type: text/html; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit <html><body> <DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3><FONT color=#aa4d4e> <XBODY>26 commandments for personal interviews<BR></XBODY></FONT></FONT> <P><FONT face=Arial color=#aa4d4e size=2>you have fared well in the written test and the group discussion. </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Arial color=#aa4d4e size=2>You are just a step away from admission to your dream programme -- the personal interview. </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Arial color=#aa4d4e size=2>A panel of management experts, a battery of questions. Are you perspiring already? </FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2>Well, a personal interview could actually be challenging and fun if you just relax and remain focused. Think of it as a conversation between the interview panel and yourself, so enjoy it thoroughly.</FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Arial color=#aa4d4e size=2>To begin with, there are four main focus areas in any personal interview: </FONT></P> <DIV> <UL> <LI><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2>Personal details</FONT><FONT size=3> </FONT></FONT> <LI><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2>Academic details</FONT><FONT size=3> </FONT></FONT> <LI><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2>Your background </FONT> </FONT> <LI><FONT face=Arial color=#aa4d4e size=2>Current affairs </FONT></LI></UL><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT size=3> </FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial size=2><B><U>Commandments for every personal interview</U></B></FONT> </FONT> <P><FONT face=Arial color=#aa4d4e size=2>Even after months of preparation, some candidates do not perform well inside the interview room. </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Arial color=#aa4d4e size=2>The trick is to follow the below commandments practice them during mock interview sessions diligently. You are sure to crack the personal interview. </FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>1</B>. Whenever the interviewer asks any questions, listen carefully. Do not interrupt him midway. Ask for a clarification if the question is not clear. Wait a second or two before you answer. And don't dive into the answer!</FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#aa4d4e><B>2</B>. Speak clearly. Don't speak very slowly. Be loud enough so that the interviewers don't have to strain their ears. </FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>3</B>. Brevity is the hallmark of a good communicator. An over-talkative or verbose person is disliked and misjudged instantly, so keep it short.</FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>4</B>. If you don't know an answer, be honest. The interviewer will respect your integrity and honesty. Never exaggerate.</FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>5</B>. Never boast about your achievements. Don't be overconfident -- it is often misinterpreted by interviewers for arrogance.</FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>6</B>. Don't get into an argument with the interviewer on any topic. Restrain yourself, please!</FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#aa4d4e><B>7</B>. Remember your manners. Project an air of humility and be polite. </FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>8</B>. Project enthusiasm. The interviewer usually pays more attention if you display enthusiasm in whatever you say.</FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>9</B>. Maintain a cheerful disposition throughout the interview, because a pleasant countenance holds the interviewers' interest.</FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>10</B>. Maintain perfect eye contact with all panel members; make sure you address them all. This shows your self-confidence and honesty.</FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>11</B>. Avoid using slang. It may not be understood and will certainly not be appreciated.</FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#aa4d4e><B>12</B>. Avoid frequent use of words and phrases like, 'I mean'; 'You know'; 'I know'; 'Well'; 'As such'; 'Fine'; 'Basically', etc. </FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#aa4d4e><B>13</B>. When questions are asked in English, reply in English only. Do not use Hindi or any other languages. Avoid using Hindi words like <I>matlab</I>, <I>ki</I>, <I>maine</I>, etc. </FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#aa4d4e><B>14</B>. Feel free to ask questions if necessary. It is quite in order and much appreciated by interviewers. </FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#aa4d4e><B>15</B>. Last but not the least, be natural. Many interviewees adopt a stance that is not their natural self. Interviewers find it amusing when a candidate launches into a new accent that s/he cannot sustain consistently through the interview or adopts a mannerism that is inconsistent with their own personality. </FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2>It is best to talk naturally. You come across as genuine.</FONT> </FONT></P> <DIV align=center> <UL> <LI><A href="http://in.rediff.com/getahead/2004/nov/25gd.htm" target=_blank><FONT color=#aa4d4e></FONT></A><FONT size=3></FONT></LI></UL> <P><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2><B><U>Mind your body language!</U></B></FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>1</B>. Do not keep shifting your position.</FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>2</B>. Your posture during the interview adds to or diminishes your personality. Be a little conscious of your posture and gestures. They convey a lot about your personality.</FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#aa4d4e><B>3</B>. Sit straight. Keep your body still. You may, of course, use your hand gestures freely. </FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>4</B>. Avoid these mannerisms at all costs:</FONT> </FONT></P> <UL> <LI><FONT face=Arial color=#aa4d4e size=2>Playing with your tie </FONT> <LI><FONT face=Arial color=#aa4d4e size=2>Theatrical gestures </FONT> <LI><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2>Shaking legs </FONT> </FONT> <LI><FONT face=Arial color=#aa4d4e size=2>Sitting with your arms slung over the back of the adjoining chair </FONT></LI></UL><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2><B><U>Post interview etiquette</U></B></FONT> </FONT> <P><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>1</B>. Make sure you thank the interviewers as a mark of respect for the time they have spared for you.</FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>2</B>. As you rise and are about to leave, make sure you collect up your pen/ pencil/ all other stationery.</FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>3</B>. After getting up, place your chair in its original position.</FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#aa4d4e><FONT face=Arial size=2><B><U>The last word</U></B></FONT> </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#aa4d4e><B>1</B>. Some institutes (like the Faculty of Management Studies) ask you to deliver an extempore speech suddenly while the interview is going on. Be mentally prepared for the same. </FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#aa4d4e><B>2</B>. Competition will be very tough. Every mistake you commit will turn into an advantage for the other candidates. Hence, be very particular about your preparation. Do not leave anything to chance or the last minute. </FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#aa4d4e><B>3</B>. Remember you have to sell yourself in an interview. </FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#aa4d4e><B>4</B>. Be very particular about what you write in your resume. 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