Interviewers look at the world, and the purpose of an interview vary differently from every candidates.
To a candidate, especially for freshers, an interveiw is often a magical test with a pony at the end of it for winners, and condemnation for losers. Everything for the rest of their life is riding on making the right impression and manipulating things perfectly.
For the interviewers and recruitment people, the interview is something you have to get through so they can get back to work, and they want to figure out as efficiently and accurately as possible whether or not the candidate is worth hiring. Some are biased towards hoping applicants they interview get the position, so they don’t have to interview anyone else for the same job.
When you go to an interview, think about it from the interviewer’s perspective. You don’t need to be uniquely memorable, sparkling, perfectly coiffed, incredibly articulate, or anything else. But you do need to give the interviewer the information they need to know you’re the right candidate. They will ask you for this information, you don’t have to guess what it is.
Your goal should be to give the interviewer the information they need to get started, and maximize their time to evaluate you. At the same time, put yourself in the interviewer’s shoes. We tend to be very sensitive when shopping and purchasing stuff that we need. It’s the same with an interview. Ask yourself this; What does this company need and how am I going to sell myself to get the position?
First off, you want to keep your introduction positive and simple. Don’t ramble on for too long. For instance, highlight aspects of your career, interests, accomplishments, education and some hobbies that match that of the company and interviewer.
Do not introduce yourself by telling your name or educational qualifications. It will be a failure.
“My name is Hanna, and I’m a graduate of blah-blah-blah.”
“So what? Everybody in here has a name and has a degree.”
Most interviewers don’t have long attention spans, so use time wisely and science say a person get 20-30 seconds to make an impression. If you won’t do it within that time, expect you’ll get rejected for sure.
Focus on what is directly relevant to the job you are interviewing for and for the person interviewing you. Keep in mind, an interview is generally not about how smart you are, or how great of a person you are. It is about your fit for a specific job. The best way to deliver your introduction is to tell them what you do, why you do it and how the company can benefit from your service and what you offer.
People always want to hire someone with a “common interest” or “common vision” for the company. Bear in mind that you are in the job interview because you and your interviewer have a common interest, you only need to discover what it is.
Mainly, in every interview, the interviewer only wants to know; Why they should hire you for the position, your degrees, skills and experiences and how you can be an asset for the company in the long run.
Remember, people invest in people not because of their degree and experiences. People invest in people who can play their degree and experiences to bring a solution to the table.
You can ace all your interviews if you believe in yourself, and if you know the way to present yourself as the best.
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