Interviews are hard to get through. You often need to be smart enough to influence those on the other side of the table. There is no prescribed format of the DO'S and DONT'S but keeping in mind certain points might surely increase your probability of getting selected.

1. By: Rohit Satyam, DBT, 1st Year
Noida Instituteof engineering andTechnology, greater noida

2. How to nail down a job ???

4. Remember:If you are five minutes earlyyou areten
minutes late.
Be punctual
Showup at time-Please ANTICIPATETRAFFIC
check in withthe secretary or administrator.Askhow long the
interview is scheduled for , BE PREPARED.
Before interview drinksomewater to avoid “cotton
mouthsyndrome”.

8. Campus fashion and
workfashion are two
different world.
Wear neat,clean ,ironed and conservative good quality
clothes.
Make sure notto wear scuffedwarped dirty shoes.

9. Appearance Rules The WORLD
So be prepared to have a good
appearance for the interview.
Have a good hair cut 1 week
before the interview.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS….

10. 1. Be interesting

11. Your interviewerhas given uptheir precioustimeto
meet youso makeit anenjoyableexperiencefor
them!

12. Be a GOOD LISTENER
Let the INTERVIWER talkand leadthe interview without
interrupting .
Listen carefullyand then give a thoughtful answer.

14. "Positivethoughtsattract positive results . If you don'tget it it's notthe
end of the world --it just mean that fate mayhave even a better
opportunity for you waitingaround thecorner’. "

15. First impressioncount
Greet theinterviewer witha beautifulsmile and a firm handshake.
Show your good energy ,a constant smile and sense of humor.
Statisticsshow that first impressions are determined by;
38% : The quality of your voice, grammar, and confidence.
7% –: The words you choose to say.

16. Whenit comes to yourhands,there arehandfulofthings you should doand a few
things you should neverdo.
Show yourpalms :
Sincerity,Truth , Honesty and allegiance.
Do STEEPLING:
It is a gesture commonly used by the politicians ,executives, and we
people.
Don’tshowexcessivehandmovementor Nonverbalcues
Don’tconcealyourhandsunderthetable.Thisshowyouare hidingsomething

17. TheBig Don’ts
Don’t FOLD your arms Don’t hide your
palms.
Instead DO STEEPLING

18. Statistics Shows
That

19. 47%
lack of
smile
21%
cross
their
arms
over
their
chest
21%
playing
with hair
or
touching
face
10%
use too
many hand
gestures

20. 1.Makea constant & frequent eye contact .This convey you
are actually listening.
2.Smile radiates positivity and confidence.
3.Sit STRAIGHT- Don't slouch or haunch.
4.Don't fidgetwith your hairs or tap fingers on
table.Don'tbite your nails -beware of your nerves.
FAKE IT TILLYOU MAKE IT…

22. •Don't answer immediately and then regret about it.
•If you are notsure how to answer a question ask
for a minute or two toprepare.
•Be straight forward while answering.
“Don’t clapupthestorm.GO
SLOW GO SAFE”

23. Don’t answer in monosyllabic
words like

24. “ A JOB INTERVIEWis not a test of your knowledge,but your ability
to use it at right time”.

26. Job interviews are like FIRSTDATES.
Awkwardness canoccur
Outcomesare unpredictable

27. Collect information
beforehand
If possible interview some one who is already inside The MORE RECENT -
The BETTER.Else do it yourself.

29. A beforehand info will give you anedge over othersin an
interview.
Tooit will showhow carefullyyouhaveprepared for interview.
Andhowmuchserious you are aboutthe job.
Makesomequestions aheadof time.Posequestions
thatdemonstrate yourknowledge oforganizations
andsubtly conveyyourexpertise.

30. Do’s of RESUME
Onecell phone numberthat
YOUcontrolwhopick up
YOUcontrolthevoicemail.
Oneprofessional Email address.

31. Don’ts of RESUME
DENSE BLOCKS OF TEXTS.
Not much time to review
Eyes will glaze over it.
DEATH BYBULLETS
Bullet points are used to draw attention to important information.
If you bullet everything everything is important .
Yourresumedoesn’t haveto be a comprehensivelist ofevery dumb job you did in
yourlife.

32. My interest include ,Traveling ,Reading, charity…
STATEinterest that POSITIVELYRELATE TOTHE POSITIONYOUARE APPLYING
FOR.
According toPeter Harris ,The editor-in-chief of online jobs WORKOPOLIS Massive liesabout
Employmenthistory
 Education
Abilities
Are NEVEROK.
View your resumefrom different angles for the questions that wereleft
unanswered

33. 7 Thingsyou should NOTsay in aninterview…
1.How muchdoes it pay?
Gives impression that you are after MONEY.
DO YOURRESEARCHAHEAD OF YOURTIME.
2.Yes ,I m anadept ofQuantummechanics.
BeTruthfulabout yourself
Insteadsay that you are a fast learner
3.I don’t have anyweakness.
Instead provide them true weaknessand tell them how will you overcome
it.

35. 4.I m hoping to get hired tofulfill my dream ofbecoming a CEO. Businessareserious
about their positions
No matter how high or low the scale.
5.How do promotion works ?
NOTTHE PLACE TO ASK
Befocused on the position you havesigned up to get.
6.I don’t know!
FIND somethingintelligent to say ,Even if you pause.
7. That’sa good question.
OF COURSEit is.
your potential employer just asked it.

36. 8 questions you
will be surely
fired with.

38. Que1.Tell me about yourself. ORRunme throughyourseaway.
It’s thebest timeto showyourconfidence, enthusiasmand communication skills.
Que2.What areyour strengths?
How positive you think about yourself.
Que3.What areyour weaknesses?
Whetheryou canidentify yourweakness and how canyou cover it.
Que4.Where do you see yourself 5 yrsfrom now ?
How committed you are gonnabe to this company .

39. Que5.What do you know about your company ?
Whetheryou areseriousabout the company orNOT.
Que6.How well do you handlechange?
Would you be able tocope up with the change.
Que7. Do you work well underpressure?
Want to know ifyou get panicked .
Que8. How do you make important decisions ?
Someday ifyou are asked totake crucialdecision how will you do that.

40. At the end of interviewday thanksyour
interviewers.
Don’tsend flowersor bouquets
A formalThanking Emailwoulddo.