Get Ready for Interview in Just 15 mins

Here is the list of things which you need to follow and that's it, you will be able to crack the interview

1) Industry Research — Always do some research on the industry for which you are applying for or giving an interview .

2) Clarify your “selling points” and the reasons you want the job: Prepare to go into every interview with three to five key selling points in mind, such as what makes you the best candidate for the position. Have an example of each selling point prepared (“I have good communication skills. For example, I persuaded an entire group to …”). And be prepared to tell the interviewer why you want that job — including what interests you about it, what rewards it offers that you find valuable, and what abilities it requires that you possess. If an interviewer doesn’t think you’re really, really interested in the job, he or she won’t give you an offer — no matter how good you are!

3) Anticipate the interviewer’s concerns and reservations: There are always more candidates for positions than there are openings. So interviewers look for ways to screen people out. Put yourself in their shoes and ask yourself why they might not want to hire you (“I don’t have this,” “I’m not that,” etc.). Then prepare your defense: “I know you may be thinking that I might not be the best fit for this position because [their reservation]. But you should know that [reason the interviewer shouldn’t be overly concerned].”

4) Prepare for common interview questions: Do preparation for some of the common interview questions like introducing yourself, why should I hire you, why are you looking for job change etc.You can refer to any general interview question book that will help alot .

5) Line up your questions for the interviewer: Come to the interview with some intelligent questions for the interviewer that demonstrate your knowledge of the company as well as your serious intent. Interviewers always ask if you have any questions, and no matter what, you should have one or two ready. If you say, “No, not really,” he or she may conclude that you’re not all that interested in the job or the company. A good all-purpose question is, “If you could design the ideal candidate for this position from the ground up, what would he or she be like?” or some more questions about that particular company.

6) Hard work, Smart Work and Practice: Always do hard work with smart and Practice because these are things which will help you in cracking your interview as well in your work as well.

7) Score a success in the first five minutes: Some studies indicate that interviewers make up their minds about candidates in the first five minutes of the interview — and then spend the rest of the interview looking for things to confirm that decision! So what can you do in those five minutes to get through the gate? Come in with energy and enthusiasm, and express your appreciation for the interviewer’s time. (Remember: She may be seeing a lot of other candidates that day and may be tired from the flight in. So bring in that energy!)

Also, start off with a positive comment about the company — something like, “I’ve really been looking forward to this meeting [not “interview”]. I think [the company] is doing great work in [a particular field or project], and I’m really excited by the prospect of being able to contribute.”

8) Get on the same side as the interviewer: Many interviewers view job interviews as adversarial: Candidates are going to try to pry an offer out of the interviewer, and the interviewer’s job is to hold onto it. Your job is to transform this “tug of war” into a relationship in which you’re both on the same side. You could say something as simple as, “I’m happy to have the chance to learn more about your company and to let you learn more about me, so we can see if this is going to be a good match or not. I always think that the worst thing that can happen is to be hired into a job that’s wrong for you — then nobody’s happy!”

9) Be ready to handle illegal and inappropriate questions: Interview questions about your race, age, gender, religion, marital status, and sexual orientation are inappropriate and in many areas illegal. Nevertheless, you may get one or more of them. If you do, you have a couple of options. You can simply answer with a question (“I’m not sure how that’s relevant to my application”), or you can try to answer “the question behind the question”

10) Think positive: Always be positive and confident while giving interview .Confidence is also an important factor which every interviewer check.

11) Bring a copy of your resume to every interview: Always bring a resume hardcopies whenever you are attending an interview .

12) Don’t worry about sounding “canned”: Some people are concerned that if they rehearse their answers, they’ll sound “canned” (or overly polished or glib) during the interview. Don’t worry. If you’re well prepared, you’ll sound smooth and articulate, not canned. And if you’re not so well prepared, the anxiety of the situation will eliminate any “canned” quality

13). Make the most of the “Tell me about yourself” question: Always introduce about yourself in such a way that explaining about yourself includes your background experience, achievements etc.

14). Speak the right body language: Try to give an interview in your comfortable language.

15). Send/Ask thank-you: After the interview, always do a shaking hand with the interviewer and a thank you, this specifies your formal and professional behavior.

16). Never give up! : Last but most important tip is never to give up, always keep on trying, Succes will surely come to you.