An Employer looks for intelligence (intellectual and emotional), communication skills, leadership qualities, ethics, competence, energy, imagination etc., from the candidate.

Why Do Candidates Fail In An Interview

· Poor grooming

· Discourteous and ungraceful body language

· Poor manners

· Poor diction

· Vague responses

· Unappealing resume

· Monetary benefits-centric approach

· Lack of punctuality

· Poor waiting hall behaviour

Some Behavioural "Unfavourable" Aspects

· Lack of personal or career goals

· Lack of enthusiasm and confidence

· Not owning up responsibility for mistakes

· Self-justification, aggressiveness

· Lack ofemotional maturity

· Negative and cynical attitude

· Over-reacting to questions

· Lacking sense of humour

· Complaining about various things and previous employers

Preparing for an interview - Look for

· Company's main products and services and likely new products and services

· Its key markets, its position in market and between major competitors

· Its financial position / profit / turnover

· Its history, reputation and achievements

· Arrange all the papers required in a folder : Resume / CV, call letters, degree certificates, mark lists, NSS, NCC, sports / games certificates, experience certificates, references.

The Previous Day

· Confirm the venue of the interview, distance, and mode of transport

· Locate the venue earlier

· Relax, have good sleep, visualise and pray

The Interview Day

· Reach the venue at least 45 minutes ahead of the interview

· Get familiar with the amblience

· Dont carry too much baggage

· Report to the authority concerned

Waiting Hall Behaviour

· Maintain Decorum

· Mingle with others politely

· Avoid smoking, chewing, flirting, gossiping, defamatory comments

· Greet others present

· Switch off the mobile

· Relax and visualise

While Entering The Interview Hall

· Enter confidently, not arrogantly

· Shut the door gently

· Smile and greet the interviewers

· Shake hands only if they offer their hand

During The Eye Interview

· Maintain eye contact

· Be attentive, listen carefully, and lean forward

· Don't lean on the table, and don't slouch

· Don't toss your files across

· Hand over your file-right side facing them

· Don't laugh or giggle but smile gently

· Be polite. use the words "Please" and "thank you"

· Don't argue but can orally acknowledge