HOW TO CONDUCT YOURSELF IN THE BEST WAY DURING AN INTERVIEW

Confidence, public speaking, body language, communication skills etc may be considered “soft” skills, but mastering them is quite hard and would require hours and days of practice. Assuming that you have prepared well the content of the interview. That is, you are well versed in your responses to the generic questions (like “Introduce yourself”, “What are your strengths/weaknesses”, “Why should we select you” etc), you know your academic subjects, you are prepared to handle questions pertaining to your work experience, and are in general in touch with the current affairs etc. How do you display all of that to the fullest, to boost your chances of selection? A firm handshake: Walk into the room, introduce yourself, and shake hands with the panellists. “Good morning sir! I am Mr.x. Nice to meet you. <shakes hands>” Ensure that your palms are not sweaty. Your grip isn’t too limp or too strong. Don’t hold their hands for too long (2-4 seconds should do it). Make sure that you are not wearing any accessories like rings and body piercings which might hurt the other party. ^{1} Smile: Don’t forget to smile when you do so. A pleasing countenance puts the interviewer at ease. Smartly dressed and groomed: While the casual and rugged look might work for you in the dating world, it is generally frowned upon in professional settings. Make sure you get your hair (and moustache and beard for the men) groomed a couple of days prior. Buy clothes that fit you well^{2}. Make sure the colour scheme is coherent and easy on the eyes (nothing too bright or flashy). Polish your shoes^{3}. Wear cufflinks. Document-ready: Carry all your required documents, including multiple copies of your resume/application with you in a folder. Make sure that it is organised so that if you are asked for something, you can find it and hand it over smoothly without fumbling around. Body posture: Sit up straight. Make sure your spine is perpendicular to the ground. Look straight. Make eye contact with the one who is speaking. While talking, make sure you alternately look at all the panellists. ^{4} Practice ‘Power Poses’ When you are asked a question you do not immediately know the answer to, do not hesitate to ask for a minute to figure it out. Even if you are asked something complicated you have read before, faking solving the question at the spot is more impressive than right away blurting out the answer. However, in some cases, you might be able to impress the interviewer more by being honest and saying, “Sir, I have come across this particular question earlier and I’m aware of the solution.” As a follow-up, if you do not know the answer, just say “I’m sorry. I do not know.”   Give yourself an aural boost: Listen to some powerful, motivating music. Feel the vibe of the song resonate with every cell of your body. Close your eyes and relax. Lose yourself – Eminem, Eye of the Tiger – Survivor, Prayer of the Refugee – Rise Against, X gon’ give it to ya -DMX   One last mock round: Talk to someone (mostly another candidate) before the interview. It will help you shed some of your anxiety.   how to sell yourself in an interview sample how to introduce yourself in an interview for freshers how to sell yourself in an interview with no experience how to sell yourself in an interview words how to sell yourself in an interview in 30 seconds how to sell yourself to an employer how to conduct yourself in an interview room how to introduce yourself in interview sample answer