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Give a firm handshake. A weak handshake could make
or break a job offer.
Show enthusiasm. Even though you may be nervous, try
to be calm and make sure you make direct eye contact
with your interviewer. Lean forward to show interest.
Be confident. Do not be afraid to make yourself sound
great. You are selling yourself to the interviewer!
Listen. Make sure you have heard and understood what
the interviewer is asking you. If you are unsure, ask him/
her to repeat what they said.
Answer the question asked and give specific
examples. There is nothing worse than being
vague. Concentrate on giving examples of your
accomplishments. Accomplishments demonstrate your
potential.
Choose your words wisely. Never talk negatively about
previous work experiences. It can give your prospective
employer a bad impression of you.
Ask questions. Your questions indicate your interest in
the job (or college). Employers appreciate your curiosity
and interest.
Be yourself. Interviewers want to get to know the type
of person they are considering hiring for the job and how
they are going to act on a day-to-day basis. Pretending to
be someone you are not is going to show through to the
interviewer quite noticeably! Leave slang, gum, and bad
manners at home.
Express thanks. At the end of the interview, express
thanks and appreciation for the interviewer’s time.
Follow up. A personal handwritten thank you card,
email, or a letter lets the interviewer know that you are
interested. If more than one person interviewed you, write
to each person.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
Employers want to hire someone who possesses the
following characteristics, abilities, and background:
- Motivation
- Maturity
- Personality
- Hobbies and interests
- Attitude
- Appearance
- Character
- Loyalty
- Reliability
- Tact
- Decisiveness
- Ability to communicate
- Common sense
- Willingness to work
- Perseverance
- Alertness
- Ability to look ahead
- Prior work experience
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work as a team member
Be prepared to respond to questions with specific
examples that clearly illustrate these characteristics.
Blogger-Akash Shinde (Assistant Director)
Student of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Migrant Worker 