7.Market yourself
A job interview is a platform to market yourself by showcasing your strengths.
It is an opportunity for you to prove to the employer that you have right skills, experience and background to fit in the culture and needs of the organisation.
8.Don`t mention people you can`t have a rapport with
Never mention about the people you don`t gel well with.
If you find it difficult to get along with a certain type of people, you must never mention it in your job interview.
It will be held against you in the later stages of selection.
9.Show you can manage conflicts
You might face a common question like: How will you deal with a conflict situation.
A branch of this question will also be: How will you resolve the situation without affecting your relationship with your colleague/manager?
As mentioned earlier, do not blame others for the problems. If you accidently break the rule, you must give valid reasons for your disliking and ensure that you do not leave an impression that you can`t work in a team.
10.Make a strong first impression
If your first impression is good, then in most of the cases, the interviewer overlooks your further mistakes.
Watch out for your body language -- how you enter the room, how you sit and present yourself creates an impact on the interviewer.
If you are able to cruise through this drill with confidence, it will help you carve your first impression.
11.Overcome fear of rejection
One of the biggest reasons that stimulates the fear of interviews is the fear of rejection.
The only way you can overcome this fear is with a positive attitude and self-confidence.
12. Be flexible
Flexibility is a very important parameter.
An interviewer will always judge you on the basis of your capability of accepting changes and adjusting to the changes in your environment.
13.Negotiate reasonable salary
Never ask for an unreasonable salary.
This shows your lack of interest in the job and your greed for money. Do your homework well before the interview and find out what are people in your profile getting as remuneration.
Also check what the industry standards are.
At the same time, if you feel that you deserve the salary you seek, lap it up with reasons why.
14.Be clear about your preferences
Be sure about your preferences in a job.
You must evaluate whether the job requirements matches with your preferences.
During the interview stage you must enquire about the job profile and then decide whether you fit in or not.
You have to be aware of the demands of the organisation. This will help you decide the course of your interview.
Never promise something you cannot deliver. For instance, do not agree that you will work in night shifts or on holidays if you can`t actually do so.
Keep these pointers in mind for your next interview. All the best!