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| 5 things not to do or say at a job interview | Like (143) |
| A good interview can be compared with a well-tailored suit, one that accentuates a person’s personality, whereas a bad interview, needless to say, can end up portraying a person’s personality in an unflattering manner. The importance of forming a good first impression, in an interview, cannot be overstated. To make a good impression, it is important to know what the interviewer is look for and what he/she is testing you on. “Typically this would include checking your confidence level, maturity, level headedness, poise and so forth on the basis of your personality display,” says Arindam Lahiri, director- academics, Career Launcher India Ltd. Here are a few specific pitfalls to watch out for when strapped in the hot seat: Rude Replies Short, curt, arrogant or confrontational comments and replies are of course a strict no-no. You might want to pay attention to peer review about whether you come across as a genuinely friendly, amicable person or otherwise. Besides the obvious fact that the interviewer is all powerful when it comes to deciding your fate regarding the job, also keep in mind that he/she is not sitting there with the sole purpose of antagonizing you. “The objective of putting you in a spot is usually to observe your behavior under pressure. Getting agitated easily would betray a lack of coping skills. On the other hand, dealing with such 'tests' with grace not only saves you trouble but also immediately scores you points,” says Mr Lahiri. Bluffing Any experienced interviewer worth his salt is going to immediately detect your very first attempt at bluffing and follow that up with a barrage of questions and pointed comments exposing your lack of knowledge and attempt at hoodwinking him/her. Even if you get away the first time, there’s a good chance that you may unwittingly lead the interview to territory that is unfamiliar to you, thereby eliciting questions that you would require you to continue bluffing until you either get caught, or are forced to do what you were supposed to do in the first place - say “I don't know.” This golden statement can help you move away from topics you don't know much about and possibly salvage the interview by starting a new conversation thread. Of course, using this statement too often would lead to the interviewer assuming you don't know much. Read More... Also Read Crossing the first hurdle When it comes to writing a business plan! 7 questions with Infosys' Srikantan Moorthy Write an impressive cover letter to get an edge How to Take the Multiple Choice Test Companies Ask? |
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