Interview Preparation Once you have crossed all the hurdles of written examinations, then there is the interview. It has been observed that even the most deserving candidates failed badly at the time of interview. This last phase of the recruitment process often can make or break the career of a candidate. So utmost care should be given to it. It requires specific preparation to crack interview. Interview preparation can make world of difference between getting rejected and getting the offer. Generally, personality of the candidate is judged by the companies. Sometimes, psychometric tests are conducted to gauge the personality traits of a candidate. These tests include personality test, general awareness test and aptitude test. Preparing for the Interview In this fiercely competitive world, it is very important to take interview seriously. The candidate needs the right kind of attitude to get through this last hurdle. What is urgently required is the positive attitude on the part of the job aspirant. But they should also not be over confident. Proper home work is needed to do well in this phase of the employment process. Below here we discuss about some of the approaches that a candidate can follow. -Interview is the last opportunity to market yourself. After giving a careful thought to it, establish the objectives of the interview. Find out your strengths and weaknesses and then prepare yourself accordingly. Only good preparation can help a candidate to feel relaxed before the board. -You should be well acquainted with the job in which you have applied. Try to gather as much information as possible about the job, organization, institute or school. Nowadays, information is easily available online. You can easily get information after browsing through the net. -Prepare yourself for the probable interview questions. Some of the common interview questions can be Why Engineering? Or Why Oxford? Or Why Government job? Questions can also be framed from the resume of the applicant. At the time of interview preparation, all these aspects should be kept in mind. Advices on Career You have to make a better CV for yourself. Make sure the CV is not very long. The format of the CV should look good. Mention experiences and achievements for a better future and leave out stuff you have gone beyond. There should not be any spelling errors. Check and recheck your CV. You can visit several job fairs. In these fairs you will be aware of all the latest jobs available in market. People choosing a career should have a clear idea about the field they are opting for. The recent layoff has nothing to do with your performance. You need not worry about it and pull up your socks for bad times do not last long. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in Interview There are some frequently asked questions in interview. It is advisable that the applicants should prepare these questions well. Only this can make the candidate confident and relaxed at the time of interview. Below here is a list of FAQs in all types of interviews. -Tell us something about yourself? -What are your strengths? -What are your weaknesses? -How do you see yourself after ten years? -Why have you opted for this job/institute? -Do you have any question? -Why shall we hire you?
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