Interview Tips!

First impression is indeed the last impression. And when it surrounds the employment opportunity you can’t afford to soil, you ought to make it right.

While there are almost infinite things one is supposed to take care subconsciously and inevitably before any interview, some of the most important, inescapable ones are discussed below.

Research says it all.

A nearly detailed research about the company you are applying for prevents you from sounding dumb during the interview. Besides, you are also supposed to be well acquainted with your job profile. Your motivation and enthusiasm for working with their team reflects majorly from your inquisitiveness as well as how well you know about their past achievements, prestigious projects, etc. And that shouldn’t sound tedious at all. Just Google the company’s name for which you have submitted the job application and go through whatever you feel relates best. After all, putting a little extra effort is always a smart move.

Uncompromised planning to avoid blunders.

The last thing you should say when asked for the hard copy of your resume is that it was already sent via mail. It’s not a healthy idea to presume that since all good companies have a printing facility, they will print one copy of your resume for you themselves. Always keep with you two, physical copies of your resume dressed neatly in a folder. Carrying certificates or other requisite documents is also a careful choice. And not to forget some basic stationary like a pen, pencil, stapler, etc. This renders an impression that you gave importance to “planning” before coming to their place. You wouldn’t mind if everyone ponders how unbeatably prepared and well organized you are.

Previous Employers

You would lose nothing if you do not say bad things about your previous employers. In case, there was an unavoidable, understandable shortcoming that you faced there, you may go talk about it, briefly though, with soft, respectful and polite words. All you need is pay focus on the choice of words. Be ready to also present the solution you opted in such circumstances.

Prepare some key points well in advance.

You can anticipate discussions like “Words that describe you”, “Weak points”, “Strengths”, “Reason for a job change”, “Your expectations”, etc. that are nearly common to every interview. Versatile, smart and interesting answers add weight to your job application. So you may get answers ready for such questions before and even memorize them, if you wish, and so be super confident at that time.

Smartly dress for a smarter impression.

Selection of right clothing is equally important. This is what everyone around will notice even before they gear up judging you for your talents and capabilities in the interview room. And with this, not at all did we mean the expensive-type of dressing; instead going for simple designs, easy-on-the-eyes hues, and comfortable if not relaxed fits is certainly a good choice. Things like decently combed hair, polished shoes, unwrinkled clothes, etc. seem to be frivolous at times. But should you pay a slight attention towards these, they too add to your stand out status.

The “penner” of this piece has been working for considerably long time in a super-cool organization which also happens to be her first job. As she has not given a lot of interviews herself, she would love to know if these tips were easy to execute and effective.

Official Office Romance(s)?

After all everyone wants to be loved in the office!

Why believe someone when they say you shouldn’t mix work with pleasure. Please. Romance in the office can be good. And this is scientifically proven, now. Last to last year my team conducted a series of tests to study L1O1V1E1 gene in around 200 working Homo Sapiens Sapiens. The results have just been delivered to me and I am honored to share with you all the precious conclusions.

1. The genetic map clearly says that men who try to woo a pretty face in the office work harder to get appreciation and respect…Wait, of the seniors you thought? (Ah…you don’t get anything, read 101Grandma wisdom tales first).

2. Even the laziest employees surprise everyone with their willingness to come to the office in time even during weekends and holidays. And surprise again, by not working at all eventually.

3. Creativity anyone? That’s a little too much in love (because of the mutation in L1O1V1E1 gene). So the organization is lucky to get your intelligence abruptly transformed into crazy creativity. Yay! You are getting a Hike.

4. Most importantly, people start dressing up neatly. And some of them start taking their bathing time seriously. That’s a welcome change in the office for people who have an active nose.

5. Entertainment. You want to know why? Well, the rest of the employees get a hot topic to talk about. That is much needed when all everyone has is work and a laptop. No one can give them enough entertainment, you see, as does a sexy love affair or a bitter breakup (or both).

The “penner” of this piece works in an organization, where all the employees, including her of course, are highly creative individuals who work on weekends, take regular bath, and even gossip unnecessarily.