INTERACTION IN AN INTERVIEW
Basically,
interview is a session of interacting with prospective employers / employees.
Much is expected on either side by way of ascertaining mutual potentials.
Therefore, candidates need to make the best expositions of selves. At no point,
protocols of formal addressing can be ignored. Despite being formal,
information relevant to the employer must be clearly presented; in doing so
ambiguity has no place. Assumptions that the tall scores in examinations and
the sheaf of credentials carried would win accolades and jobs are follies in
themselves. Employers seek potential rather than academic claims. For them the
ability to grasp and interpret an idea is more relevant. Obviously, the ones who acquit themselves of
brain storming capabilities stand appreciation and acceptance; quick witted
disposition carries the person through as against those who struggle to impress
the employer of their abilities to comprehend. Outspoken but polite in
conveying ideas is the best bet to transform opportunities into offer. In
corporate houses, Group discussion among peers in an interview is a strategy to
study the competitors’ personality. So, every care must be in place to convince
the panelists of ‘seriousness, commitment and willingness to go with the team
and learn’ on the part of the jobseeker. Showing off would not pay; instead, it
may irritate the observers on the panel. Absolute conformity to decency in body
language, verbal language and firm but
polite assertions do a world of good. All jobseekers are obliged to know of the
goals, protocols and priorities of the firm they wish to make to. Getting armed
with the factual details about the firm is a signal of the commitment to the
candidate’s approach. All these can be vividly brought out by meticulous
interaction. Slipshod appearances, utterances and undue inquisitiveness destroy
image and opportunity.
BE A PICTURE OF CONFIDENCE
In
any first interaction, a lot of silent inspection goes on to assess the
composure of the aspirant to a position. If the person seems to be nervous,
mature panelists allow for ‘cooling down’ time and avoid tormenting him /her
for a few minutes. It is done by switching over to the ‘comfort zone’ of the
individual for nativity, mother tongue, institutions of study and so on merely
to ease off mental pressure. Certainly it helps the candidate in recouping his
or her wits to face technical questions. It is important that boys and girls
augment interactive skills essential for ‘formal situations’ of selection to
higher studies or job. There has to be a systematic effort to keep skills
pruned and ready to respond. Many candidates display physical agony [twitching
of facial muscles], mental trauma [rapid eye movements/ vague looks], moment a
question is flung at. Such signals convince the interviewer that the candidate
is not fit to face ground situation. It is rather unfortunate that knowledge
stays latent, failing to bring out the talent. Selectors are pragmatic and
cannot be sympathetic. Why should a qualified individual long for sympathy,
when [s]he can seize the opportunity to reveal merit or calibre? There is no
point in glorifying our merits in private conversation, while revealing
precious little in a session of discussion.
Confidence
is a virtue associated with ‘well organized’ minds. None can put on looks of confidence. Critical questioning can prick the bubble of
looks. The suggestion is, confidence has to enshrine itself in the knowledge
base of the person. Any inadequacy on this facet [which includes skills of
communication], impedes the manifestation of authentic confidence. It will not
be long before the individual stands exposed. Needless to reiterate that, as a
part of learning, one has to augment good skills of presentation- physical and
verbal. Together these bestow on the individual ‘authentic confidence’ In a nutshell
the organized totality is what goes by the attribute ‘COMPOSURE’ essential for
dignified living.
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