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Don’t panic. Be prepared. Be poised. Know and understand the purpose of the interview. The purpose of the interview is to sell yoursef for a job. It’s opportunity knocking at your door. Don’t complain about the noise! Preparedness An interview is a friendly meeting between you and the employer. The purpose is for the employer to "meet" you to "see" you in person and get a first-hand assessment of the person with whom he is going to "deal" in the coming many years. He can be critical but not condemnatory. That should pump assurance in your confidence, if it is sagging. There are no rigid yardsticks regarding the conduct of interviews because each interviewer is different in his approach, background and personality. Nevertheless, apprehensions can be overcome and you can face the interview with courage and confidence. The foremost is your personal attitude, which should be striking in its simplicity and naturalness. Poise and positivity If you walk in with apprehensions swarming your mind, your body language will reveal it. A shoe-contemplating candidate is an also-ran horse of this race. An upright stance comes from inner self-assurance. And this springs from thorough preparation. This is one situation where you have to create your own "luck". But this is no occasion to throw the dice. Do not throw away chance and chance will not throw you away. Physical appearance Next comes your physical appearance. Cleanliness, neatness and tidiness make up an attractive physical appearance. Let good taste be your guide. The essence of good taste is your clothes should befit the occasion. Avoid informality. Remember that you are questing a job — not going to a fancy dress parade. Loud make-up for a girl is taboo. So are body-clinging dresses. The dress should be loose enough to show she is a lady and tight enough to show that she is a girl. Neither boys nor girls should spray strong scents. If at all, use mild floral perfumes. Good department and etiquette should complement a pleasing appearance. Good manners consist of behaviour. Remember, the employer does not believe in the goodness of the disagreeable! Politeness Be friendly but not familiar. Correctness of behaviour shows glimpses of a disciplined personality. Too much familiarity becomes unbecoming forwardness. Very loud manners offend as much as too low ones. Avoid mannerisms that may offend good taste. Do not play with your hair, clear throat, look at your nails, scratch ear or fasten your gaze on the lady, if one is present. Ogling offends. Express your ideas correctly and clearly. Think before you speak. Avoid cliches. Be polite and avoid uncharitable remarks. Do not down anyone in an attempt to up your own self. Be factual and straight when talking your own self. You have to generate your own steam but do bear in mind that self-flattery is no recommendation. It tempts the other to deflate you. Power of speech Complete responses to questions are much more helpful than just "yes" or "no" answers. However, you should avoid talking too much, too fast. Don’t give the impression that you are speaking from rote. Nobody is testing your memory power. Words and actions reveal your mind. These also reveal what you try to conceal. If you knit your brows or scowl and tell the interviewer that you accept the job rungs lower, you are betraying yourself. Body language speaks louder than words. Effective communication skill enables you to say what is in your mind. Harmony between spoken word and body speak shows an integrated, upright personality. This goes a long way in getting a nod at crucial interview. Interview jitters are ghosts of your own feverish imagination. Banish them. Be positive. Be psychologically prepared. Be panic-free. Be polished in manners and pure in body language.
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YOU
get a flight of butterflies in the stomach when called for a
interview. As D-day approaches, the heart begins to sink in the
shoes. The jitters are natural. But they can be overcome.
