Job after Graduation: 03/01/2020

Common Interview Questions:

Congratulations!

Shortlisting of your CV is one of the important step to be cleared by all candidates. You have crossed this step , some more steps may have completed by you like Group discussions etc.Final step of the selection process is personal interview. You can not take chance of this important step as this is final step and your performance will decide whether you are selected or not. Freshers are more in stress than experienced. Preparation for this personal interaction round gives you desired result. I shall guide you with some common interview questions and answer for freshers so that you can be a winner of your interview.

1. Tell me something about yourself /Introduce Yourself:

Introduce yourself with confidence like, myself Amarendra Mishra , I have completed graduation in the year 2020. I have done B.Com in graduation. I was the captain of my college cricket team. There are four member in my family . My father is a School teacher. Watching cricket is my favorite hobby.

That's all about me.

Note: Highlight your achievement along with your academics.Keep it short.

2.Tell me about your strength:

Here you will highlight your strength according to the job profile.If you are giving interview for accountant profile your strength will be that you are very good in calculation.After that you can say I am a quick learner which will add to your strength.

3.Tell me about your weakness:

Some candidates say they don't have any weakness, this is not appropriate answer, it looks like you are arrogant.So always say a weakness which will not impact to your current job.Can highlight your weakness as you can not sleep in dark.

Note: Always explain your weakness and strength with quick example.

4.Tell me about your hobbies:

Sometimes hobbies shows your personality which impact positively to your selection.For example you can say morning walk and doing yoga is my favorite hobby. Which shows your physical fitness .

Note: Avoid highlight hobby which impact badly such as gambling.

5. Do you know anything about our company:

Before attempting interview research thoroughly about the company and your job profile which will help you to answer.

6.Tell me the reason to hire You :

With this question interviewer willing to know your convincing ability and willingness to do the job.

7. Why you are interested to our company:

Most of candidates do the mistake here. They used to say, I have a dream to work with this company since childhood.

Correlate your career goal with the company value which will enhance your skill to grow.

8. What do you think about yourself after FIVE years from now :

To answer this you need proper research of the profile you are attempting for interview. You must know the growth of that particular profile after five years, also it will shows your understanding of the job role.

Note: I have seen some candidates answer this as after five years I want to be in your chair. This is absolutely NO. Also never give any impression that you are willing to do the job for experience and after some time will move to some other company.

9. What salary you are expecting :

Being a fresher it will be very difficult to say your salary expectation. Best answer will be as per industry norms.

Note: Never expect too high or less salary. Normally every company has a standard salary norms for each and every profile according to their experience.

10. Any question you want to ask :

You should take this opportunity to show your keenness for the job offer.Prepare a list of questions which are relevant to your job role.

Note: Ask intelligent question which shows your curiosity about the company and rules and regulations which to be followed.

These are basic questions normally asked to freshers. Prepare yourself before attempting interview as this is your last opportunity and you have to crack it.

All the Best !!

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Do's and Don't of interview

After getting interview call or letter most of us got excited to know about upcoming interview. The feeling of that is sweet and little bitter because anxiety starts whether will got selected or rejected.

Chances of selection will go up when you follow some basic do's and don't of interview. Most of candidates don't follow basic interview rules.I will guide you some basic things to follow before interview and you will definitely get success interview.

Do's

1. Know the Company /Organisation

Most of candidate comes for interview without knowing the organization, nature of business, and also job profile .Before attempting interview you must research about the company. Like incorporation date, nature of business, who is the CEO, number of employees, presence of countries also know about the details of job profile.

2. Reach interview venue early

Always reach the interview venue at least 10-15 minutes early to the schedule time so that you can get time to settled down. Also it will shows that you are serious about the job role.Always value the time of others. If you late without informing the potential employer will think that you are unreliable.

3. Come with fully Prepared

Always keep a folder with copy of all academic certificates, experience letter, last offer letter and a copy of latest resume. Also keep a notepad and pen to write any important notes .

4. Enter the interview room with permission

Always knock before entering and also ask for permission. Greet interviewer with Good morning/Afternoon or Evening. Also try to offer firm hand shake.Which will show your confidence.

5. Put Question

After completion of the interview normally interviewer will provide you opportunity to ask question. If not you can put some question about office timing,how many days are open in a week etc. which will shows your eagerness about the job.

Don't

1. Casual Dress

Always wear decent formal dress while appearing for interview. Polished shoes , clean shaved for man , woman may wear light lipstick (Dark NOOO) .

2. Avoid filler word

Normally during discussion we use filler word like , you know, basically, OK, alright. Avoid this kind of word.

3. Never answer with just Yes or NO

Avoid answering with single word with Yes or No. Always answer with proper sentence.

4. Don't Keep ghost interviewer

Always keep inform your interviewer whether able to attend the interview or not.Always inform them if you are unable to attend in case of emergency. Also ask them for alternate date if you are willing to appear for the interview.

Following these basic tips will definitely help to increase your selection chances.

All the Best!!