Free Interview Tips For a Successful Interview

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Even after months of preparation, some candidates do not perform well inside the interview room. The trick is to follow the below commandments practice them during mock interview sessions diligently. You are sure to crack the personal interview.

1 . Whenever the interviewer asks any questions, listen carefully. Do not interrupt him midway. Ask for a clarification if the question is not clear. Wait a second or two before you answer. And don't dive into the answer!
2 . Speak clearly. Don't speak very slowly. Be loud enough so that the interviewers don't have to strain their ears.

3 . Brevity is the hallmark of a good communicator. An over-talkative or verbose person is disliked and misjudged instantly, so keep it short.

4 . If you don't know an answer, be honest. The interviewer will respect your integrity and honesty. Never exaggerate.

5 . Never boast about your achievements. Don't be overconfident -- it is often misinterpreted by interviewers for arrogance.

6 . Don't get into an argument with the interviewer on any topic. Restrain yourself, please!

7 . Remember your manners. Project an air of humility and be polite.

8 . Project enthusiasm. The interviewer usually pays more attention if you display enthusiasm in whatever you say.

9 . Maintain a cheerful disposition throughout the interview, because a pleasant countenance holds the interviewers' interest.

10 . Maintain perfect eye contact with all panel members; make sure you address them all. This shows your self-confidence and honesty.

11 . Avoid using slang. It may not be understood and will certainly not be appreciated.

12 . Avoid frequent use of words and phrases like, 'I mean'; 'You know'; 'I know'; 'Well'; 'As such'; 'Fine'; 'Basically', etc.

13 . When questions are asked in English, reply in English only. Do not use Hindi or any other languages. Avoid using Hindi words like matlab , ki , maine , etc.

14 . Feel free to ask questions if necessary. It is quite in order and much appreciated by interviewers.

15 . Last but not the least, be natural. Many interviewees adopt a stance that is not their natural self. Interviewers find it amusing when a candidate launches into a new accent that s/he cannot sustain consistently through the interview or adopts a mannerism that is inconsistent with their own personality.
It is best to talk naturally. You come across as genuine.

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Free Interview Tips - Do and donts in the Interview

Thursday, September 23, 2010

What you should do Before the interview:

a. Research the company.


Research the company with whom you are interviewing. Nothing impresses an interviewer more than a candidate that knows about the company. It shows that you have initiative.


b. Be punctual.


Get there on time. The importance of punctuality can not be stressed enough. Plan to arrive about 15 minutes early. It shows your regard for the interviewer's time. If you have to wait, use the time to go over your notes.


c. Dress Professionally.


It shows that you cared enough about the interviewer and the company to present yourself in a professional manner. In today's work place, most companies do not have a strict code. So if you are one who hates pantyhose or a shirt and tie, relax. This may be the only time you have to do so.


d. Practice. Practice. Practice.


Practice makes perfect. All the information that you would have obtained about successful interviewing would be wasted if you do not practice. You can know all the questions the interviewer will ask but if you do not practice, it would be as if you di d not. Have a friend go over the questions with you until you are able to answer them promptly without stuttering.


What you should do During the interview:

a. Give the interviewer a firm handshake.


Give the interviewer a firm handshake, even if the interviewer is a woman and you are man. Nobody likes a limp handshake but by the same token do not take the person's hand off either. While shaking, introduce yourself keeping eye contact at all times .


b. Smile.


Nothing is worse than an interviewee who looks depressed or indifferent. Would you want to work with someone who is always depressed?


c. Maintain Eye Contact at all times.


You are confident about yourself and your capabilities. Relay that. Do not stare out of the window or fiddle with your pencil. The interviewer is talking to you or you to him. Be attentive.


d. Speak Clearly.



Do not mumble your words. It portrays a lack of confidence.

e. Respond to your interviewer.

If he makes a joke, smile to acknowledge that he made one, even if it was not funny.

f. Listen before you answer questions.

Make sure you have understood the question. If you do not, ask him to clarify it. Take a second, then answer.

g. Give brief answers.

Answer promptly and intelligently. However, when asked yes or no questions, elaborate.


h. Complete the application thoroughly.

For salary requirements put negotiable, unless specified not to do so. Then put the salary range for your profession with your experience.

i. Ask the interviewer questions.

Even if he does not ask you "Do you have any questions," ask him anyway.


j. Thank the interviewer.

Be sure to thank the interviewer for his time.


What you should do After the interview:

a. Thank the interviewer in writing.

Send the interviewer a formal thank you.


What you should not do at all:

It may be obvious to some, that most of the things you should not do are the opposite of what you should. However, some people need reinforcing. a. Be dishonest.

If an employer asks "Do you know about ....? and you do not, say No. If you say yes, the next question is almost always "Tell me about it."

b. Chew gum during the interview.

It's tacky and inappropriate. I would recommend that you do not before the interview either. You may forget to remove it.

c. Smoke.

Do not smoke, even if the interviewer does and offers you a cigarette.

d. Refuse a job offer in the interview.

Don't ever refuse a job offer until you have had the time to think about it. It may be the only one you get.

e. Ramble.

Make sure your answers are short and to the point.

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Questions You Can Ask the Interviewer

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

1. Ask about the information you researched.
2.  Describe my job duties.
3. Is this a newly created position?
4. What are the companies short and long term goals?
5. What do you like most about working for this company?
6. What is a typical day like for you?
7. To whom would I report?
8. Whom will I supervise?
9. Tell me about the training program I will experience.
10. What is the company's promotional policy?
11. With whom will I be working most closely?
12. When can I expect to hear from you?

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Interview Frequently Asked Questions

Sunday, September 19, 2010

1. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

2. Tell me about yourself.

3. What are your team-player qualities? Give examples.

4. Of the courses you have had at college which courses have you enjoyed the most?

5. What is your GPA? How do you feel about it? Does it reflect your abilities?

6. How have your educational and work experiences prepared you for this position?

7. What work experiences have been most valuable to you and why?

8. What have the experiences on your resume taught you about managing and working with people?

9. Of the hobbies and interests listed on your resume what is your favorite and tell me why?

10. Where do you see yourself in five years?

11. What goals have you set for yourself? How are you planning to achieve them?

12. To what do you owe your present success?

13. Why should I hire you?

14. What makes you think you can handle this position?

 15. What is your most significant accomplishment to date?

16. Why do you want to work here?

17. Describe a leadership role of yours and tell why you committed your time to it.

18. In a particular leadership role you had, what was your greatest challenge?

19. Give me an example of an idea that has come to you and what you did with it?

20. Give me an example of a problem you solved and the process you used?

21. Give me an example of the most creative project that you have worked on.

22. Tell me about a project you initiated?

23. Describe the project or situation that best demonstrates your analytical abilities?

24. Since attending college, what is the toughest decision that you have had to make?

25. Tell me about your most difficult decision and how did you go about making it?

26. What types of situations put you under pressure, and how do you deal with pressure?

27. Give me a situation in which you failed, and how you handled it?

28. Why are you interested in our organization?

29. What type of position are you seeking?

30. Where do you think your interest in this career comes from?

31. What industry besides this one are you looking into?

32. Why have you chosen this particular profession?

33. What interests you about this job?

34. What challenges are you looking for in a position?

35. What can you contribute to this company?

36. What motivates you?

37. What turns you off?

38. If I asked the people who know you well to describe you, what three words would they use?

39. If I asked the people who know you for one reason why I shouldn't hire you what would they say?

40. When you take on a project do you like to attack the project in a group of individually?


41. Describe the type of manager you prefer.

42. Tell me about a team project of which you are particularly proud and your contribution?

43. Describe a situation where you had to work with someone who was difficult, how did you handle it?

44. What type of work environment appeals to you most?

45. With which other companies are you interviewing?

46. What charactersitics do you think are important for this position?

47. Why do you feel that this company will be a career for you rather than a job?

48. Name two management skills that you think you have?

49. What characteristics are most important in a good manager? How have you displayed one of them?

50. Why did you choose this college and how did you arrive at this decision?

51. What factors did you consider in choosing your major?

52. Describe how your favorite course has contributed your career interests?

53. Since you have been at college, what is it that you are proudest of?

54. How have you changed personally since starting college?

55. What has been your greatest challenge?

56. If you could change a decision you made while at college what would you change and why?

57. Why did you choose the campus involvements you did? What did you gain? What did you contribute?

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Free Technical Questions , Aptitude Questions

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

• 1. If you had an infinite supply of water and a 5 quart and 3 quart pail, how would you measure exactly 4 quarts?
• 2. If you could remove any of the 50 states, which state would it be and why?
• 3. If you are on a boat and you throw out a suitcase, will the level of water increase?
• 4. There are 3 ants at 3 corners of a triangle, they randomly start moving towards another corner. What is the probability that they don't collide?
• 5. Three men were renting a motel figuring the room cost 30 dollars they would pitch in ten a piece.The room was only 25 so they each gave the bell boy ten,(tip)the bellboy didn"t think that would be fair so he gave them each back 1 dollar and kept 2 for himself.What happened to the other dollar?
• 6. You have b boxes and n dollars. If I want any amount of money from 0 to n dollars, you must be able to hand me 0 to b boxes so that I get exactly what I request." The two questions were "What are the restrictions on b and n, and how is money distributed among the boxes?
• 7. What is the sum of the numbers from 1 to 1000?
• 8. You are an employer. You have ten employees. Each month, each one of your ten employees gives you ten bags of gold. Each bag of gold has ten pieces of gold in it. Each piece of gold weighs one pound. One of your employees is cheating you by only putting nine pieces of gold in each of his ten bags of gold. You have a scale (not a balance, a scale), and you can only take one measurement from the scale, only one (1) reading.
• How can you tell which of the ten employees is cheating you by using this scale and only taking one measurement?
• 9. How many points are there on the globe where by walking one mile south, one mile east and one mile north you reach the place where you started.
• 10. How would go about finding out where to look for a book in a library? (You do not know how the books are organized beforehand)
• 11. Imagine you are standing in front of a mirror, facing it. Raise your left hand. Raise your right hand. Look at your reflection. When you raise your left hand your reflection raises what appears to be his right hand. But when you tilt your head up, your reflection does too, and does not appear to tilt his/her head down. Why is it that the mirror appears to reverse left and right, but not up and down?
• 12. You have a bucket of jelly beAns. Some are red, some are blue, and some green. With your eyes closed, pick out 2 of a like color. How many do you have to grab to be sure you have 2 of the same?
• 13. You are given a scale which you are to use to measure eight balls. Seven of these balls have the same weight: the eigth ball is heavier than the rest. What is the minimum number of weighs you could perform to find the heaviest of the eight balls?. Remmber it's a scale not a balance. (i.e. It can just tell you if one side is heavier than the other it can't give you the exact weight).
• 14. How would you design a toaster?
• 15. How would you design an universal remote control?
• 16. How would you design a clock for a blind person?
• 17. How many miles of road are there in the US
• 18. There are n couples attending a party. Each one shakes hands with the persons he doesn't know. (Assuming each person knows his/her partner) Mary and John are a couple. John asked the rest of the party-attenders how many times he has shaken hands. Each one gives a unique Answer. How many times does Mary shake hands?
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