WAYS TO 'ACE' AN INTERVIEW (PART 1 OF 3)
A. Before the interview
1. Research
· Research about
the company through its website, or by contacting existing or ex-employees
through business networking sites, for facing the interviewing panel
comfortably.
· Mentioning
important aspects about the company during the interview will display your keen
interest in the job and the effort you are willing to put in to acquire it.
· Such research
also helps you to know whether you fit into the company’s profile,
2. Dress sense
· Always pick sober
colours (blues, greys and browns) for your dress, which should be formal and
pressed.
· Your accessories,
including jewellery, should be less and simple.
· You should use a
light hand while dabbing any perfume.
· Clear the dust of
your shoes and pop in a mouth freshener.
3. Punctuality
· Always reach at
least half-an-hour before the scheduled time of the interview.
· If you are
huffing and sweating and your clothes are rumpled, it will not create a good
impression.
· Ask the
receptionist if you could know about the people who will be interviewing you.
· Check if you are
carrying the necessary documents, especially copies of your resume.
· Use the spare
time to go through the research you’ve already done about the company.