INTERVIEW
Having seen the present situation, it
sounds appropriate to consider critical elements in an interview. Interviews
are occasions of value to the employer and the prospective employees. It is not
a session to show up ‘what one considers of self’. The panel doing a selection
is a group of mature minds, keen in observation and incisive in analysis. They
can clearly segregate eagerness to present ideas from those that are aimed at
putting up high profile appearances to win over. Caution shall be the watchword
of a jobseeker. Please recognize that your presentation must drive the panel to
draw inferences, instead of your making claims of supremacy. Speaking the
minimum and ‘to the point’ are the two important approaches that one has to
cultivate as a part of one’s personality.
Often
the panelists on an interview are seniors. Candidates seeking jobs should not
assume for a moment that the ‘old seniors’ are not abreast of current trends in
Industry or Science. Indeed, these senior members are as much alert and their
panoramic view is big and wholesome. On the contrary, the young jobseeker may
be sound in theory with little or no specific training in operative
applications. Keeping these in mind, every jobseeker should respond to
questions in a revealing manner that the candidate is sincere and open. It is
not wrong to submit that ‘I do not know much’; please avoid telling ‘I will
learn it in no time’. Such utterances reflect poor attitude and calculated
gamble to win over the selectors. The bottom line is the jobseeker should
reflect ability, politeness of disposition, willingness to learn. These will
evoke the correct level of admiration from the panelists and would help the
candidate in a suitable way. In exercising the caution of modesty, candidates
should not sound submissive / slavery, which no one likes.
GOING ABOUT AN INTERVIEW
While
the broad philosophies of interview have been said, it really matters as to how
one can make his chances of selection brighter. Everything begins from ‘how
does one look’? Present yourself in a
dress that is not repulsive. Social acceptability is different from ‘official
dress code’. In modern days, the candidates are observed for their disposition
long before they come to the chamber for interaction. So, chattering in the
lobby with fellow candidates is a thing to avoid scrupulously. Chances are
fellow competitors may be our classmates; that does not confer the freedom on
us to lustily chirping through the corridors of the organization. Also, better
we avoid the attitude of speaking to peons and menials of the constituents of
the selection panel and trying to find out their residence and contacts in a
bid to influence them. These attempts throw the signal that we need someone’s
mercy as we are not confident of ourselves. Till such time that your turn
comes, stay in a place; never peep into the chamber through the window or the
half closed door. Such a disposition suggests a sneaky behaviour, no matter how
talented you are. Once into the chamber, wait for the panel’s request to get seated.
Before taking seat say ‘Thank you’ to all members by individually looking at
each. Speak in a clear voice and a decibel quite audible. Do not murmur.
Respond to the panelist and to the question in the same language. If you do not
grasp the question, never say ‘please repeat the question’. Instead, appeal
‘may I have the advantage of a second listening?’ For items that you do not
know, simply suggest ‘I am not too sure’. Always look and answer face to face.
Do not keep looking at a distant planet. Speak to the member who has posed the
question. Please avoid displaying your Mark sheets, Sports / Conduct
certificates as you feel high of them. Please do not try to draw attention to
your ‘District First’ claims. Leave a photo copy to the panel. It is a polite
indicator of your confidence. While
leaving the place, thank them for the opportunity. Fine nuances help.
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