A Guide to Successful Interview

1. Interview Tips A Guide to Successful Interview By: Gurinder Singh

2. Interview Tips Topics of Discussion • Day Before the Interview • Appearance for the Interview • Day of the Interview • During Interview • Questions to ask the Interviewer • After the Interview

3. Research the Company Check their Web site Find somebody working there Pick up information from lobby How long they have been in business Strong & Weak points of the company Where Company ranks in there field Know about the position Read the requirements Answer questions comes to your mind by reading Location of theInterview Drive to the location So you know where is it How long it will takes to get there Review Skills Practice Question and Answer on your skills What is network? How network works? Etc. Rest Get a good night sleep Interview Tips Day Before the Interview

4. Interview Tips Appearance for the Interview • Dress appropriately • Clean Clothes • Ironed • Suit & Tie advisable (For Men) • Nice dress, Skirt, Suit advisable (For Women) • Wear dress shoes • In General • Hide Tattoos • Do not wear strong Perfume • Shave or Trim your beard

5. Interview Tips Day of the Interview • Eat before you leave home • Empty stomach makes you nervous • Arrive Early • 10 to 15 Min. • Say hello to everyone • Receptionist, secretary, security person Etc. • Everybody gives their feedback. • Bring extra copies of your resume • 5 to 6 copies • Some time there is more than one interviewer • Bring your certificates

6. Be yourself and smile Be confident At least show it if you are not Make eye contact Don’t sit until you offered Listen carefully before you answer Do not make interviewer repeat questions IF you don’t know theanswer, tell the interviewer Wrong answer can harm your chance Speak clearly Don’t say “you know” or “uh” Do not argue Don’t try to prove interviewer wrong Interview Tips During the Interview

7. Interview Tips Questions to ask the Interviewer • Always ask question • That shows your interest • Ask about the job position • What is expected from the candidate • Ask questions that shows you did research about the company • How long they have been in business • Where Company rank in there field • Ask about the position of theinterviewer • Peoples like to talk about themselves • What not to ask? • About Pay • Are you going to hire me?

8. Interview Tips After the Interview • Thank the Interviewer • Shake hand • Thank by name • Show confidence and interest • Send a thank you note to the interviewer

9. Interview Tips Key Points to Remember • Research the company • To know in general about the company • Review your Skills • Go through your resume and answer questions • Dress appropriately • Wear nice ironed cloths • Be yourself and smile • Be positive • Listen Carefully • Don’t make interviewer repeat questions • Show your interest • Ask questions • Thank the interviewer

10. Interview Tips How to get a hold of me? Name: Gurinder Singh Email: gsurapuri@hotmail.com WWW: http://members.tripod.com/gurinder Gurinder’s Web Home