10 Important Points for Interview Skills

10 Important Points for Interview Skills

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  Interview Skills Prepared byBhakti Bhatt Officer- Career Development Cell
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  10 strategies toenhance your interview skills
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   That firstnon verbal impression can be a great beginning or quick ending to your interview. 1.Practice Good Non verbal Communication It's about demonstrating confidence: standing straight, making eye contact and connecting with a firm handshake.
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  2.Dress for theJob or Company  Know what to wear to an interview and to be well- groomed. Whether you wear a suit or something less formal depends on the company culture and the position you are seeking. Today's casual dress codes do not give you permission to dress as "they" do when you interview. If possible, call to find out about the company dress code before the interview.
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  3.Listen If you arenot hearing it, you are missing a major opportunity. Good communication skills include listening and letting the person know you heard what was said. Observe your interviewer, and match that style and pace. From the very beginning of the interview, your interviewer is giving you information, either directly or indirectly.
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  4.Don't Talk TooMuch  You may sometimes talking yourself right out of the job. Prepare for the interview by reading through the job posting, matching your skills with the position's requirements and relating only that information. Telling the interviewer more than he needs to know could be a fatal mistake when you have not prepared ahead of time
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  5.Don't Be TooFamiliar  Your level of familiarity should mimic the interviewer's demeanor. It is important to bring energy and enthusiasm to the interview and to ask questions, but do not overstep your place as a candidate looking for a job. The interview is a professional meeting to talk business. This is not about making a new friend.
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  6.Use Appropriate Language Beaware of any inappropriate slang words or references to age, race, religion, politics or sexual orientation. It's a given that you should use professional language during the interview.
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  7.Don't Be Cocky Attitudeplays a key role in your interview success. There is a fine balance between confidence, professionalism and modesty. Even if you're putting on a performance to demonstrate your ability, overconfidence is as bad, if not worse, as being too reserved.
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  8.Take Care toAnswer the Questions If you fail to relate a specific example, you not only don't answer the question, but you also miss an opportunity to prove your ability and talk about your skills. When interviewers ask for an example of a time when you did something, they are asking behavioral interview questions, which are designed to elicit a sample of your past behavior.
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  9.Ask Questions Asking questionsalso gives you the opportunity to find out if this is the right place for you. The best questions come from listening to what you're asked during the interview and asking for additional information. When asked if you have any questions, most candidates answer, "No." Wrong answer. Part of knowing how to interview is being ready to ask questions that demonstrate an interest in what goes on in the company.
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  10.Don't Appear Desperate Reflectthe three Cs during the interview: cool, calm and confidence. You know you can do the job; make sure the interviewer believes you can, too. When you interview with the "please, please hire me" approach, you appear desperate and less confident.