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Telephone Interview Tips

In some cases, telephone interviews are a way for employers to “pre-screen” possible job candidates before they are granted an in-person interview. In other cases, employers will conduct the full interview over the phone. Whether you are required to go through a pre-screening or have already been given the interview, you must be more prepared than you would be for an in-person interview, even if you are allowed to interview in your PJ’s. Below are some telephone interview tips to keep in mind so your next phone interview is a success.

Telephone Interview Tips

1. Use a land line.You don’t want to risk having problems with cell phone service. It is irritating for employers to conduct interviews if the call breaks up frequently or is dropped completely. If you don’t have a land line at home, just make sure you are in an area with as much cell phone service as possible. Do what you can so the process runs as smooth as possible.

2. Keep your materials handy. In fact, lay everything out in front of you. This includes your resume, notes about your career objective (even if it isn’t included in your original cover letter it’s a good idea to have this out depending on the questions he will ask you), a pen and pad of paper for note-taking and anything else you think may be helpful during your interview. Because you won’t have to schlep into an office, you can have anything out in front of you to aid with your success.

3. Steer clear of distractions. Find a quiet place to interview and stay there! There shouldn’t be any noise in the background to distract you or your potential employer. However, it is understandable that this can be tricky if you have young children at home who need your attention. When you set up your interview appointment, try to schedule it for as precise a time or window as possible. That way, you are able to avoid possible distractions (ex.: your phone interview is between 4 and 4:30, so no one can have company over during that time, the kids are fed and occupied or a sitter will watch them, if need be.)

4. Speak slowly and clearly. When you speak to people face-to-face, you are able to understand what they are saying more clearly because you can see their mouth move. So in a way, you are reading their lips! Neither you nor your potential employer will be able to do this over the phone of course, so speak clearly and a little bit more slowly than you would if you were talking to this person in person. If you can’t hear him, drop hints that he isn’t speaking clearly or loud enough by politely asking him to repeat himself. If this makes you uncomfortable at all you can always blame it on your phone: “I’m really sorry, it’s hard to hear you, the volume on my phone just won’t go up!”

5. Remember – you can’t be seen. That means that anything you say cannot be interpreted by your body language. Beware of jokes or sarcastic remarks that would have been harmless had he seen your facial expression. Maintain your professionalism; stay on target with the interview topics and focus on the key information about you that will get you hired.

6. No eating, drinking or chewing gum! This is self-explanatory. But, we humans are creatures of habit and might pop a potato chip in our mouths at just the wrong moment. However, when I say no eating or drinking I mean during the phone interview. You should eat beforehand to get your brain going so you can focus.

7. Prepare questions ahead of time. Just like in a personal interview, prepare a few questions to ask your potential employer at the end of your phone interview. Some examples are: “What does a typical day look like for an employee with this job?” “What are some skills I would need to develop in order to excel in the position I’m applying for?” “What software/equipment would I be using?” Remember – do not ask about salary or benefits until the employer has brought it up.

Fortunately, it can be less intimidating interviewing over the phone with these telephone interview tips and you may even feel more confident that you’ll do well. Great! As long as you are fully prepared and take the necessary precautions, there is no reason why you shouldn’t have a successful phone interview.

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நேர்முகத் தேர்வை பற்றி சில தகவல்கள் !!!

நீங்கள் வேலைக்கு எல்லா விதத்திலும் பொருத்தமானவர் என்று இண்டர்வியூ செய்பவர் தீர்மானிக்கும் விதத்தில் நீங்கள் உங்களைத் தயார் செய்து கொள்ள வேண்டும். அந்த அலுவலகத்தைப் பற்றிய விவரங்கள், சேவைகள், தொழிலாளர்களின் திறமை, நிதி நிலைமை, உற்பத்திப் பொருள்கள், ஆண்டு வருமானம், லாப நஷ்டங்கள், எதிர்கால விரிவுத் திட்டம், அவர்களுடைய போட்டியாளர்கள், அவர்களது செயல்முறைகள் போன்ற விஷயங்களை பற்றி முடிந்த அளவு விவரங்களைச் சேகரித்துக் கொள்ளவும்.

நேர்முகத் தேர்வு நடக்க உள்ள இடம், நேரம் பற்றி உறுதியாகத் தெரிந்து வைப்பதுடன், எப்படி சரியான நேரத்துக்குள் அங்கு போய்ச் சேர வேண்டும் என்பதையும் முன்னதாகத் தீர்மானம் செய்து வைத்துக் கொள்ளவும். நீங்கள் எடுத்துச் செல்ல வேண்டிய ஆவணங்களை (Certificates) முன்கூட்டியே தயாராக எடுத்து வைத்துக் கொள்ளவும்.

அவர்கள் கேட்கக்கூடியதாக உங்களுக்குத் தோன்றும் கேள்விகளையும், நீங்கள் அவர்களை கேட்க நினைப்பவை பற்றியும் ஒரு குறிப்பை முன்னதாகவே தயாரித்து வைத்துக் கொள்ளவும்.
நீங்கள்தான் தகுதியானவர் என்று நினைக்கும் வகையில் பதில் அளிக்கவும். உங்கள் கெüரவமான உடை (Dress) அமைப்பும், ஒழுங்குமுறையும் (Manners) உங்களைப் பற்றி சாதகமாக அவர்களுக்குத் தெரிவிக்கும்.

பளிச்சென்று சுத்தமான ஸ்மார்ட்டாகத் தோற்றமளிக்கும் உடையை அணிந்து செல்ல வேண்டும். ஒரு தேர்ச்சி பெற்ற நேர்முகத் தேர்வாளர், உங்கள் டிரஸ், பாடி லாங்குவேஜ், முகபாவனைகள் இவற்றை வைத்தே உங்கள் மனதையும், உங்களையும் நன்கு எடை போட்டு விடுவார்.அதனால், நன்றாகக் கட்டுப்படுத்தப்பட்ட உடலசைவு, முக பாவனைகள் மூலம் எளிதில் உங்களை அவர் விரும்பக்கூடும். நீங்கள் அவரை வெற்றி கொள்ளலாம். நேர்மையாகவும், திறந்த மனதுடனும் இருங்கள். உள்ளே நுழையும்போதே சிநேக பாவத்துடனும் (Warm and Friendly) நம்பிக்கையுடனும் இருங்கள். கை குலுக்குவது, உங்களுடைய சிநேக பாவம், உற்சாகம், கவர்ச்சி போன்றவற்றைத் தெரிவிக்கும் என்பதை நினைவில் வையுங்கள். நேராக, உறுதியுடன், வலிமையாக கொடுக்கப்படும் கை குலுக்கல் உங்களைப் பற்றிய பாஸிடிவ் விவரங்களை அவர்களுக்குத் தெரிவிக்கும்.

நீங்கள் இருக்கையில் உட்காரும் விதத்திலிருந்து உங்களிடம் மறைந்து கிடக்கும் விவரங்களை அவர்கள் அறியக்கூடும். அதனால், உங்களுக்கு அளிக்கப்பட்ட இருக்கையில் நேராக நிமிர்ந்து அமரவும். உங்கள் கைகள் மடிமீது அல்லது இருக்கையின் கைகள் மீது இருக்கும்படி அமரவும். அமைதியாக, வசதியாக உட்காரவும். ரிலாக்ஸ் என்றால், வீட்டில் சோபாவில் அமருவது போல கால்கள் நீட்டி அமர்வது இல்லை. உங்கள் முழங்கால் இண்டர்வியூ செய்பவரை நோக்கி இருக்கட்டும். அது, நீங்கள் அவர்கள் மீது கவனமாக இருப்பதைக் காட்டும்.

அப்படி அமருவது கஷ்டமாக இருந்தால், உங்கள் கைகள் நீங்கள் சொல்வதைத் தொடர்வது போல இருக்கலாம். குறிப்பிட்ட பாயிண்டில் உங்களுடைய உறுதியான நம்பிக்கையை அது காட்டும். ஆனால், மார்புக்கு குறுக்காகக் கைகளைக் கட்டி அமர்ந்தால் உங்களுடைய பயம் மற்றும் எதிர்மறை எண்ணங்களை (Negative) பிரதிபலிக்கும்.

மூக்கைத் தொடுதல், கன்னத்தைத் தேய்த்தல், வேறு எங்கோ நோக்குதல் போன்றவை உங்களிடம் ஒருவித சந்தேகத்தை அவர்களுக்கு ஏற்படுத்தும். அவருடைய மேஜையில் உங்கள் கைகள், காகிதம், பைல்கள் மூலம் அதிகப்படி இடம் எடுத்துக் கொள்வதைத் தவிர்க்க வேண்டும்.

வார்த்தைகளைவிடக் கண்கள் அதிகம் பேசக் கூடியவை. தேர்வாளரை உங்கள் நிலையான, உண்மையான பார்வையால் சந்தியுங்கள். இடையே கண் இமைகளை மூட மறவாதீர்கள். அதற்காக, கண்களையே சிறிது நேரம் மூடுவது தவறு. வழக்கத்துக்கு அதிகமாகக் கண் சிமிட்டுதலும், அடிக்கடி இங்கும் அங்கும் நோக்குவதும், மிகக் குறைவாக அவருடைய கண்களைச் சந்திப்பதும் உங்களுடைய பலவீனம் (Weakness) மற்றும் குறைபாடுகளைக் குறிக்கும். அவரை நோக்குவதும் கண்கள் லெவலுக்கு கீழே செல்லக்கூடாது. பொதுவாக, பிடித்தமற்ற செய்கைகள், குறிப்புகளைத் தவிர்க்க வேண்டும்.

இண்டர்வியூ நேரம் முழுவதும் தைரியமாகவும், பாஸிடிவ் ஆகவும் இருங்கள். கேட்கப்படும் கேள்விகளுக்கு பொய் பேசாதீர்கள். குடும்ப விவரம் பற்றி சுருக்கமாகத் தெரிவியுங்கள். கடைசியாகத் தேர்வு செய்தவருக்கும், அந்த அலுவலகத்துக்கும் நன்றி கூறி விடை பெறவும். நிச்சயம் வெற்றி பெறுவீர்கள்.

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Phone Interview Questions.



Phone interviews are conducted just like in-person interviews. It's important to take time to review the typical phone interview questions you'll be asked and to prepare answers. In addition, plan on being prepared for a phone conversation about your background and skills.

Phone Interview Questions About Your Background
Name of company, job title and job description, dates of employment.
What were your starting and final levels of compensation?
What were your responsibilities?
What major challenges and problems did you face? How did you handle them?
Why are you leaving your job?
What are your salary expectations?

Phone Interview Questions About the New Job and the Company
What interests you about this job?
Why do you want this job?
What applicable attributes / experience do you have?
Are you overqualified for this job?
What can you do for this company?
What do you know about this company?
Why do you want to work here?
What challenges are you looking for in a position?
What can you contribute to this company?
Are you willing to travel?
Is there anything I haven't told you about the job or company that you would like to know?

Phone Interview Questions About You--
What are you looking for in your next job? What is important to you?
What is your greatest weakness?
What is your greatest strength?
Describe a typical work week.
How would you describe the pace at which you work?
How do you handle stress and pressure?
What motivates you?
Tell me about yourself.
Questions about your career goals.
What type of work environment do you prefer?
How do you evaluate success?

While keeping all of these tips in mind, don’t lose sight of your phone interview mission: to earn an in-person meeting, convince them to love you, and get an amazing job offer.

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How to Prepare an Interview Presentation

1.Choose a topic that you are comfortable with and you can speak about without preparation. The technology you used in your 5-year long project would be comfortable. Choose a sensible topic.

2.Research about the company and its products and choose a topic more relevant to its products and current market scenario. Talking about an advanced technology that has entered the market recently may be a good idea. Remember not to present the competitor's technology.

3.Collect information about the topic and make sure you can answer all questions raised during the presentation. For new technologies, make sure you add an advantages section.

4.Do not dump loads of text into a presentation slide. Create bullets for better appearance; provide ample spacing with readable font and size. A visual presentation would increase the reach-ability of the information. Do not add large tables that fill the entire slide.

5.Do not create a large number of slides, as the interview panel may not be comfortable. Limit the number of slides to a maximum of 20 and provide clear and crisp information.

6.Complete the presentation a few days before the interview. Proofread the contents for grammatical and logical mistakes. Rehearse at least two times for proper and error-free communication.

7.Save the presentation in a removable drive, compact disc or any other reliable storage media. Save a copy in your email and send it to the recruiter. Make sure you have copied the presentation and not the shortcut of the presentation placed on your desktop

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Telephonic Interview Tips



Telephonic interview implies responding to recruiters queries through phone. It is an effective method to measure a person’s communication and listening skills.

To start with here are some tips to attend a telephonic interview. Remember for an applicant, the goal of a telephonic interview is to secure an in-person meeting. For recruiters, it's to narrow their list of prospects.
You can increase the chances of passing this initial screening if you follow the tips below.

Before taking up a Telephonic interview
1.Keep your resume in front of you.
2.Keep all of your employer research materials within easy reach of the phone.
3.Have a notepad handy to take notes.
4.Turn off your stereo, TV, and any other potential distraction.
5.Warm up your voice while waiting for the call. Sing an uplifting song to yourself.
6.Have a glass of water handy, since you will not have a chance to take a break during the call.
7.Speaking of breaks,if your phone interview is at a set time, make sure you answer nature's call first.

Do’s
1.Do take telephonic interview as seriously as a personal interview.
2.If the call is unexpected, ask for a reschedule. It is always OK.
3.You need to have enthusiasm and sound confident while answering the questions.
4.Always put across the details on your experience, skills and your strong points.
5.Answers need to be precise to the questions asked, at the same time do not miss out to list out your strengths.

Don’ts
1.Avoid / Minimize distractions. Always take a telephonic interview in a quiet place.
2.Avoid using mobile as there can be some signal problem and it may be problematic.
3.If using a mobile do not switch on the voice message.

After Telephonic interview
1.After a phone interview, send a thank-you note by email that recaps your best selling points.
2.You can also follow up to know the result of the interview.

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How to dress for an interview?



Will dressing properly get you the job? Of course notbut it will give you a competitive edge and a positive first impression. Throughout the entire job-seeking process employers use short-cutsheuristics or rules of thumb to save time. With cover lettersit's the opening paragraph and a quick scan of your qualifications.With resumesit is a quick scan of your accomplishments.With the job interviewit's how you're dressed that sets the tone of the interview.

So how should one dress before going for an interview? Get the tips here...

1.Call the receptionist or secretary at the prospective employer's office for tips on what employees there wear.

2.Consider the job's location. If its a library in a strip mall you can wear a sweater and slacks. At a corporate office wear a conservative business suit. A pantsuit with a sweater or blouse is appropriate for an informal office.

3.Choose between closed-toe shoes pumps and loafers. If you are wearing a skirt nylons are a must.

4.Avoid miniskirts tight sweaters sloppy overalls and sandals with straps.

5.Check your outfit for holes tears stains scuffs or wrinkles.

6.Tone down the use of makeup hair spray perfume and jewelry. A nose ring may cost you the job of your dreams.

7.Inspect your hair nails hems and the shine on your shoes.

8.Wear a silk scarf and carry a nice briefcase or portfolio.Leave the oversized disorganized handbag at home.

9.Avoid wearing strong perfume or cologne. Fragrance is a matter of personal preference and your interviewer might dislike your choice. It's best to have no odor at all.

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HOW TO HAVE A GOOD JOB INTERVIEW

1.Of course, the initial challenge is to be called to interview in the first place. This means that you need to give your application form time and care.

2.Don't write it; type it.Don't make spelling mistakes; ask a friend to check it.

3.On the day before the interview, read your application form again, since many of the interview questions are likely to draw on the content of your application and you need to remember what you have written and think about what might be raised as a result.

4.Dress smartly. Even if the dress code is casual for the organisation concerned, it always pays to be smart for the actual interview.

5.Be in good time. Try to identify a local café so that, if you are really early, you can go for a drink and take a last look at your notes.

6.If you are anxious about interviews, when you are actually called into the interview room, take two or three slow, deep breaths to calm your nerves and your breathing.

7.Answers should not be one word or one sentence, but equally should not go on too long. If you have a lot to say, having made the main points, you could finish by saying: "I could expand upon that, if you wish".

8.As you are introduced to the interviewers, shake their hand firmly, look them in the eyes, and say that you are pleased to meet them. These first few seconds are so important in creating a favourable impression. Remember: you don't get a second chance to make a first impression.

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Interview tips for the Financial Services

Before the Interview :-
Know Where You Stand in Relation to the MBAs
Most of the time, we are competing with MBAs to get a position. We need to realize that many students with MBAs also have several years of relevant work experience. If you do not have work experience you should consider very carefully what qualifications you possess that compensate for these disadvantage. This could be country specific knowledge, fluency in a foreign language (or languages), or a great summer internship.

Plan Ahead :-
The time commitment required to conduct a job search is more than one class worth. Plan ahead; don't take four demanding classes if you want to be successful.

It could be the case that you will have to go through ninety-one interviews altogether. This may sound like a lot, but it happens and could be that forty of them are for one company. Many times you will have to fly from one to another place six times in four months. This is the kind of time commitment you have to be ready for.

Getting an Interview

Sending out resumes is not enough to get interviews. You have to be active in the job hunting process and find your own way. Interviews don't just fall from the sky, you have to earn them.

Sometimes you will send more than 30 resumes and you will get no response, try to get an interview through consistently going to company presentations and career events.

At HBS company presentations, speak to the representatives there about your particular interests. Go early and speak to the reps before they present--they often have more time than if you wait until afterwards. Usually, they can get you in touch with the right person in the company. Sometimes, I had to call and e-mail many times before they responded. You have to be ready to go to more than ten company presentations to get one interview.

During the Interview :-
Make Sure to at Least Appear Focused
Be sure to be able to explain what you learned from the classes you took and how they fit into the bigger picture (your past, present and future). Don't let them suspect that you might not be sure if you really want the job.

Mention your Harvard Classes but Be Careful
It is always good to mention the Harvard classes -if you are taking them- you are taking but be careful not to look like an HBS “wannabe”. Also, always keep in mind that the interviewer might be an HBS graduate and have taken the same class. They might ask you to talk about your favorite case. It is important to know one or two cases very well.

You Cannot Miss the Technical Questions
The one thing you have to prove in your interview when going for an MBA position is that you have enough knowledge. Interviewers might not ask technical questions to MBA students because they know what to expect from MBA students, However, they will most likely ask you technical questions. You need to be prepared for those questions because not being able to answer those questions will be a good reason for them to reject you.

After the Interview :-
Use Your Interviews to Gain Knowledge for the Next One
Gain as much knowledge as you can from interviews. Never make the same mistakes again.

What I often did was to ask the question that I am often asked in interviews. For example, "Why do you like working for XYZ Company?" Then you have some hints in terms of what to say when the next one asks you, "What do you like about XYZ Company?" Since the question "What do you think of the Japanese economy?" was often asked, I made sure that I asked the interviewer’s opinion at the end. So my answer got better and better as I went through more interviews.

Finally, in those interviews where I had trouble solving a case or answering a specific question, I later asked the interviewers what kind of response he or she was looking for. By asking these questions, you never make the same mistakes twice.

[MysteRy]

How to have a successful job interview?



Getting the interview is the first big step, but now that you are in the room with the interviewer--what do you do? Do you just sit there and answer questions like you're in an interrogation? Or do you brag about your accomplishments? The most important thing to keep in mind is--it's also their time to impress you. Here's how to rule your interview.

1.Make eye contact, but don't stare. This is a simple rule of thumb. But not coming off as a creepy stalker is a fine line. Making eye contact tells the person you are confident about who you are and are not afraid to let people see that.

2.Try to match the posture and position of the interviewer. If your interviewer is sitting upright with their hands folded, you should try to sit the same way without acting as a mirror. The interviewer is looking for people that will fit into the company. Showing the same mannerisms conveys that message. On the other side, if the interviewer is laid back and relaxed, take that as a sign that you can lean back in your chair and get comfortable.

3.Do not be too serious. Many people give you insight into their personality within minutes of meeting them. You should know in short order if cracking a one-line joke is appropriate. Don't put on an entire comedy routine, but show the person that you know when to take yourself lightly. They already know you have the experience from your resume. Now is the time to show your personality.

4.Do not be afraid to ask questions. This is not a one-way interview. Ask as many questions about the company as you can without letting it seem as if you do not know anything about them. You should always research the company you are interviewing with before you go. Asking a question shows you have interest in the company, not just interested in a paycheck. Plus it gives you more information to help you decide whether or not you even want to work for the organization in the first place.

5.Be confident, but not cocky. There is nothing wrong with talking about your accomplishments; that is the reason they called you in for an interview. But be aware of your attitude while relaying the information. Don't just talk about the results; add in what you did to make it happen. Keep in mind that there is another person waiting to get this job. Do not give an impression that your attitude could be a potential problem.

[MysteRy]

Interview questions for teaching candidates:



Not every interviewer will ask you every one of these questions. However, if you are prepared to address these questions, you will leave the impression that you were prepared for your job interview.Here are some questions for teachers interview:

1.Tell me a little about yourself.
2.Why did you decide to teach?
3.Do you consider yourself a risk taker?
4.Some people say you should demand respect. Do you agree or disagree?
5.How would you rank these in importance and why? Planning, discipline, methods, evaluation.
6.Describe your philosophy of teaching?
5.In what ways do you encourage creativity in your classroom
7.How do you measure student performance in your classroom?
8.Describe a successful lesson.Tell why it was successful.   
9.Tell us a little about your student teaching experiences.
10.Do you like to be challenged?
11.How do you communicate with administrators?
12.Tell us about your discipline philosophy.

[MysteRy]

13 Common interview questions for freshers.



Fresher graduates are under enormous pressure to nail campus interviews. With proper interview preparations & a solid resume, this is not a hard task to achieve. While you are awaiting your campus interviews, try practicing answering the following questions in your own way referring your personal experiences with a presentable manner.

One important interview tip to be kept in mind that you are just a college fresher graduate, your employer knows that. They would make you feel comfortable to a greater extent in order to get the raw talents out of you. So be cool, prepare well for answering these common interview questions that would be asked in your interviews for sure.

- Tell me about yourself
- Why you chose this particular subject of study?
- Tell me about the most exciting moment of your college days
- What are your career goals?
- Why should we hire you?
- Tell me about your dream job
- What is your greatest strength/weakness?
- Where do you want to see yourself in 5 years?
- Are you an effective/flexible team player? State an example
- What do you know about our Organization?
- Would you be flexible for Night shifts?
- What is your salary expectation?
- Do you have any questions?

[MysteRy]

4 Tips on how to overcome interview fear



Interview Fear is common among freshers as well as highly experienced professionals. If you wonder the sources of interview fear and how to overcome it, this guide could be your best companion.

Lack of interview preparation and lack of self confidence are the 2 most important factors that induce Interview fear. Here are few tips that could help you in preparing yourself better for upcoming interviews thereby helps you in overcoming your interview fear.

1. Research :--
Do an extensive research about the company you are applying for. This helps you in better understanding of the company, job profile, roles & responsibilities etc. You can study about the company through their website. Do not forget to Google about the company because you can come up with real time discussions of people about your future employer.

2. Prepare :--
Go through your resume more than once, know and understand your resume better. Prepare well for the standard interview questions and technical questions in the area of your expertise. Rehearse answering these questions in front of a mirror, your friends or family members. This will make you feel comfortable, relaxed and confident while answering in interview.

3. Dress Up & Appear Confident :--
On the Interview day dress up professionally. Look confident. Your outfit matters a lot in interviews. Do not fold your hands, they will make you look nervous. Make up your mind to appear confident. If you present yourself neat and good with a cool attire, the chances of going near your dream job (Interview success) is doubled.

4. Relax & Smile :--
Do not rush up to the interview venue at the last minute. Always make it a habit to appear atleast 15 minutes before the Interview schedule. It buys you enough time to relax. If you feel very tensed or nervous practice simple breathing exercises to calm down. Smiling makes you look confident. Remember to carry your beautiful smile throughout the interview session.

[MysteRy]

30 Frequently asked interview questions



Job Interviews can never be very stressful with proper Interview preparation. While in lookout for a job change, Research about the company you are applying for. You can expect more interview questions regarding the company, its business niches .

Along with the facts about the company prepare thoroughly for answering about yourself, your work experience, work history, skills, technology expertise, career goals, achievement, interests etc. Here are the list of frequently asked interview questions that are standard in any interview.

1.Tell me about yourself
2.What is your motivation factor?
3.What are you passionate about?
4.What are your strengths & weaknesses? What plans you have to overcome your weakness?
5.What do you know about this company?
6.Why are you interested in working in our company?
7.What are your expectations from the job?
8.Why are you leaving your current job?
9.Would you be flexible for temporary/contract staffing?
10.Would you be flexible to work in Night shifts/Over time?
11.Why should we hire you?
12.What is your biggest professional achievement/disappointment?
13.What are your total & relevant years of experience in this field?
14.What is the definition of Success according to you? Do you consider yourself successful?
15.Can you work under pressure?
16.How will you manage work-life balance?
17.Are you willing to relocate (travel)?
18.How could you contribute for the growth of the organization?
19.Where would you like to see yourself in 5 years?
20.How will you organize/manage major projects?
21.Tell me a time when you considered yourself successful?
22.Describe your experience with your previous company
23.What are the skills that differentiate you from other candidates?
24.How will you approach a difficult task?
25.Can you point out a situation where you helped to resolve a dispute between others in your team?
26.How long will you serve us?
27.Can you provide me any reference (HR) from your previous employer?
28.Would you be comfortable with background verification?
29.What is your salary expectation?
30.Do you have any questions?

[MysteRy]

Tips to Close Your Teaching Interview



So your interview is coming to a close and you are relieved to finally be out of this intense situation. However, you want to leave a positive and lasting impression. That is why you must not walk out of that room without forgetting to do these ten things:

1. Highlight your teaching strengths as often as possible. Your interviewer is looking at all times to see what you can offer to enhance his or her academic community. Highlight your teaching qualifications and strengths as often as possible, as long as it relates to the job interview question asked, and does not become so repetitive to make you look cocky or arrogant.

2. Ask relevant, thoughtful questions. The night before your teacher interview, prepare a few questions that you can ask at the end – you will usually be given an opportunity. Make them relevant and insightful and ensure you could not have found the answers through their website or other print material about the school district. If you do, they will know you haven’t done your homework. Perhaps you may wish to ask if there are any extracurricular positions you could become involved in, showing that you are willing to put in extra time and effort at the school. This is not the time to discuss wage, benefits, or other areas of compensation – these questions should only be asked after you receive a job offer.

3. Ask the interviewer if he or she requires further information. Offer the hiring principal the opportunity to ask anymore lingering questions they may have. Find out if there is anything else required before you move on to the next step such as a philosophy of education statement, portfolio, background check, driver’s abstract, etc.

4. Discover what the next step is. Ask the interviewer what the next step is in the hiring process and when you should expect to receive a phone call. This gives you a good timeline to prepare for the next step and does not leave you wondering when you might receive a call. Furthermore, this is a great way to show your enthusiasm for the position and your desire to teach at that particular school.

5. Find out how you stand up against the competition. Ask how many other people are interviewing for this same teaching position. Inquire as to how well you have done. You may wish to word this as, “How do I look so far in comparison to the competition?” Ask the question once and do not pressure the interviewer if he or she does not want to discuss this. This tactic allows you to have a real perception of how you performed and whether or not you will advance. Plus the principal or superintendent will appreciate your frankness and openness. You can also learn from feedback and use that at your next interview.

6. Restate your interest in the position. There is nothing wrong with actually coming out and saying how much you want to teach Science, Social Studies, Math, etc, and this particular school. Do not beat around the bush and let the superintendent or principal guess as to whether or not you want to work there. By closing out your interview with enthusiasm and interest, you will leave a very good lasting impression with your interviewer.

7. Offer a firm handshake. Smile, make eye contact, and firmly, but not too aggressively, grip your interviewer’s hand, if more than one interviewer, it is best to shake everyone’s hand. This will show your professionalism, understanding of manners and etiquette, and possibility of being a good role model to the students. Regardless of the position you are applying for, this is the correct way to end any interview.

8. Say thank you. Thank the interviewer(s) for the opportunity to convey your passion for educating and helping students to advance academically and socially. Remember, they didn’t have to offer you an interview, but they did. Make sure you let them know it is appreciated.

9. Leave a business card. This is a great way to give the principal easy access to your contact information. It is also a little and constant reminder of who you are. If the decision maker looks at that card even once or twice, they will have a better chance of remembering you; thus ensuring that you stand out amongst the competition.

10. Send a thank you letter. No, this is not done while you are still in the interview, but it is a crucial step that follows. These documents are a polite way to say thank you for the opportunity and pleasure of an interview. As well, this is an effective method to once again highlight your outstanding teaching qualifications, passion for teaching, and convey your enthusiasm for working for that particular school or district.

[MysteRy]

Sales Interview Questions



Sales interviews are no different. The best way to prepare for a sales interview is to study up on the possible questions that you may face during the interview process. Below are sales interview questions so that you can get an idea about what types of questions you may receive.

● Sell me this pen.

● How do you handle objections?

● How do you handle rejection?

● What do you consider the most important skills in sales?

● What do you dislike about sales?

● How comfortable are you making phone calls?

● Is there anyone you struggle to sell to?

● What are some examples of your sales experience?

● Describe the most difficult sales call you have made?

● Describe what your sales cycle was like in your last job?

● How often did you achieve your sales objectives?

● Describe a time that you had to change your sales approach.

● How do you handle the negotiation phase?

● When do you decide that it is time to let a potential client go?