Blowing up an interview is art, don’t be a Picasso of it!
An interview guide for college students!
An interview guide for college students!
Jobs are important! It is coming from a person who has just completed his four years of engineering. It is essential to always be on the toes and ready for every opportunity. In the college/university tenure, a student gets to know other students coming from different backgrounds, start developing new interests, and look for new opportunities in his/her loved niche.
Internships, training, apprenticeship, or fully-fledged job offers, students are seeking these propositions. For that, they have to grind themselves in their respective fields. When the right opportunity comes, they have to go through a never-ending process of hiring.
Subjective Test -> Group Discussion -> Interview
When they go through this rigorous journey and eventually, land in front of the interviewer, students tend to get nervous and apprehensive. Interviews are easy. Students have to stay calm, keep the basics right, and keep themselves presentable. And that’s it! That is the mantra!
But, students being amateur in one-to-one interviews, they can do things which are not professional in the eyes of the interviewer. Hence, the chances of getting selected diminish.
To ace an interview, you must not annoy the interviewer. If you do these following things, you might end up blowing up an interviewer. So, here are the things you must never do in an interview.
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Never arrive late
Nothing more can get on the nerves of interviewers than arriving late in an interview. It is an interview, for god sake! You must understand the fact that a company’s officials are taking out their precious time to meet you. And, keep them waiting must not even be the last thing in your mind.
So, try reaching place 15–20 minutes early. It will give you enough time to calm yourself down, keep yourself together, and get ready.
Unfamiliar with the company
Let’s say you land in the interview on time and everything is going as planned. You are answering everything, showcasing your skillset, and smashing every ball thrown at you.
But, when the company official asks, “What do you think this company does? What is this company all about?” You are blank!
Believe me, it is the biggest turn-off for any interviewer. If you are not taking out time to learn about the company, the company will not be interested in knowing you.
At least, learn about the company before stepping in the interview. Go to the company’s about page and learn about them- their motto, innovations, and future plans. This will show the interviewer that you are interested in the company, looking forward to their future goals, and are willing to fit into their system.
Never talk about professional and personal issues
If you have been employed previously, it is better to share your learnings from that company and not talk trash about the company.
You can say “I got better in coding” or “ I have learned to manage people”. There are many learnings you can share. Instead of it, if you say things like “They don’t pay enough” or “Company is not good”. Honestly, you are not earning any brownie points for that. You will only lose the trust of those interviewers instead.
Not only that, if you bring your personal problems or issues in the interview, but you are also4 just getting on the nerves of the interviewer. Remember, you are not with a psychiatrist, you are in an interview.
Don’t become a loquacious
Answering every question is perfect! You must answer every question thrown at you. But, don’t be loquacious. Don’t just blabber and blabber. Sometimes people ramble a lot. Even if a simple question is asked to them, they will talk endlessly and beat around the bush. That is pointless. Don’t do it.
Cut the crap and get straight to the point. Keep your answers concise and informative. Interviewers are not there to hear your blabbering.
Takeaway
Keep it simple, concise and informative!
It is normal to get nervous for an interview. Perfectly normal! But, you will get only 30–60 minutes on average with an interviewer. Make those minutes count, showcase your skillset, and present yourself with dignity and confidence. And, it is the key to crack an interview.
Hoping for the best for every single one. Ace your interviews!
Peace!
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