There is a famous saying that goes ‘first impression is the last impression’. This stands out to be true during the interviews. After clearing the written exam or depositing your resume, you come face to face to your employer for the first time. And it is here that your actual caliber is observed by the recruiter.
Sweating palms, stomach butterflies or uneasiness are the normal happenings during an interview. The most important thing for a successful interview is the confidence and positive approach.
However, there are few things, which you should avoid during the phase of an interview, they are:
1. Do not expect that the battle is won when called for an interview. This may instill over confidence in you, which is the worse enemy in any kind of interview. Consequent upon which, you may end up with nothing in hand even after successfully clearing all the previous stages.
2. Interview is your first official visit at the work place. So it is advisable to come in a decent clothing preferably in a business suit.
3. You should be familiar with the kind of job you’ve called for. After all the employer want to know why he should hire you specifically. Prefer giving him satisfactory answer.
4. Talk about yourself openly rather being humble will land you nowhere. However, make sure that your self-praise do not exaggerate the truth.
5. Although, it’s a two way process but try to stay away from doing the maximum conversation. Answer the questions thoughtfully and in case you are not able to answer, own up politely.
6. Do not jump directly to the pay package. Let the interviewer take the lead in this.
7. Avoid talking about your previous employer in a negative light or do not state his flaws. This might give a wrong impression on your interviewer.
8. You may ask few questions from your interviewer as well. This will generate positive communications between both the sides.
9. Show some amount of enthusiasm for the interview and for the job as well. And don’t forget to thank the person in the end.
10. Post interview procedures also are of great importance. They include E- mail, letter, phone call and references.
