Top 10 Amazing Tips to Clear Any Interview

In this present era, an Interview remains a common as well as a required practice in the selection process. Only those individuals can successfully clear the interview who know the tips and got the skills.

If you also want to know tips and skills to clear any Interview, Read this article till the end!
Before moving on to the tips, first, let us get you familiarised with common mistakes made by individuals during the interview.

Common Interview Mistakes to Avoid!

1. Arriving late to the Interview shows unprofessionalism & disrespect towards the Interviewer’s time and offered a job position.

2. Ignoring body language can put you at a disadvantage, for example, certain postures or
   movements like slouching, clenching, leg shaking, touching your face or neck, etc.
3. Not having Confidence & Conviction in Speech, for instance, you keep on repeating filler words
   like “um” and “ah.”
4. Rigid or Expression less presence can appear to be social awkwardness, lack of enthusiasm and
   connection.
5. Giving unnecessary information that isn’t related to the question asked by the interviewer
   indicates a lack of clarity and thoughtfulness in oneself.
6. Averting or Avoiding Eye Contact which indicates nervousness or lack of confidence.
7. Not researching about the interviewer, Company, or Organisation beforehand.
8. Not following up later can give the impression of disinterest in the job or the company itself.

Now that you know the common Interview mistakes to avoid during the interview, why not let’s check out some of the tips from experts?

How to Ace Your Next Interview?

• Practice Common Interview Questions: Build your mindset by practicing the Common Interview
  questions from the past 5 years.
• Get familiar with your Resume: Summarize your experience and achievements concisely
  according to the specific role.
• Practice Resume Related Questions: Highlight relevant skills and knowledge beforehand in
  practice to prepare for all the possible questions related to your resume.
• Research & Review: About Job description, company details, and potential employers which
  shows your genuine interest in the job position and the company.
• Dress up according to the culture of the Company: For instance, Google has a casual business
  environment approach, their employees wear casuals or business-casuals.

• Think first and then speak: Pay close attention to the interviewer’s questions and take a minute or so before answering the interviewer by understanding & analyzing the question and then
  responding.
• Turn Questions into Opportunities: Don’t just answer questions, use the opportunity to
  showcase your skills and problem-solving abilities. Ask clarifying questions to show you are
  actively listening and genuinely interested in the job position at the company.
• Follow STAR Method: For answering a situational or behavioral-based question, utilize Star
  Method (i.e. Situation, Task, Action & Result) to showcase your achievements and problem
  solving skills.
• Mindful of your Social Media Presence: Ensure your professional profiles are polished and
  reflect your skills. For instance, Use LinkedIn for optimizing a professional online portfolio
  demonstrating in-demand skills, achievements, and experiences to connect with Potential
  Employer.
• Follow Up: Send a personalized thank-you email to the interviewer within 24 hours showing your
  interest beyond the doors of the company.

No matter how many tips you have heard from the experts regarding interviews, Below are some of the Common Interview Questions you can keep in mind while preparing for an interview

7 Most Common Interview Questions:

• Tell me about yourself.
• What are your Strengths and Weaknesses?
• Why should we hire you?
• Why did you leave your previous job?
• Why do you think you will be suitable for this position?
• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
• Tell me about a challenge you overcome.

Note: The above questions can be asked in different ways which can ultimately lead to one result.
For example,

• Tell me about a time you overcame a significant challenge. What skills or qualities helped you
  succeed?

OR

• Imagine you had to train someone new to do your current job. What are the 3 most important
  things you would teach them?

While these questions appear different, they both ultimately lead to the same outcome: understanding of your strengths.

The first question focuses on a specific situation and the skills you used to navigate it, while the
second asks you to identify the core qualities that make you successful in your role.

Remember Interview takes practice and preparation. But the most important skill to clear the interview is to have the art of communication which helps to ensure your presence as a well-rounded and valuable asset to the company.

Prachi, TalentGro Global

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