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6 handy tips to ace an interview: Getting ready for the first roundPosted by admin on Aug 24, 2013

Ravi S. Singh, Founder, Insiders tells our readers what it takes to get through thefirst round of interview

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As you think of your next interview, you probably break out into cold sweat at theprospect of facing a tough interviewer. What does it take to crack an interview?Negotiate your salary? Dress appropriately? Give the right information in you coverletter?

Making the right impression or having the skill to write a remarkable cover letter isnot as difficult as it sounds. Starting this week, our weekly column ‘6 handy tips to ace an interview’ will get you all thetricks and tips to help you land your dream job.

In the first of the series, Ravi S Singh, Founder, Insiders tells Jobbuzz readers what it takes to get your foot in the door.

“You never get a second chance to make a First Impression” as a search consultant I can definitely vouch for this famouscliché. The first interview, whether it’s a personal interview, telephonic or a video interview, the following things have to bekept in mind:

• Know your CV well: The interviewer knows a bit about you even before meeting you, through your CV. Hence you shouldbe thorough about what you have written in your CV and have answers to justify any random questions from your CV

• Company Study: Every interviewer wants to know if you have a thorough understanding of the company. The least youcan do before you appear for the first round is to go through the company webpage and be aware of the latest happenings inthe company and industry.

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• Physical appearance: Yes it matters a lot, it’s very rare that an interviewer will question you about this but it’s somethingwhich is an unsaid rule. And of course it’s not only about what you wear, it’s also about your attitude.

• Question the Question: Be honest if you don’t understand something, question it, the interviewer will appreciate thatinstead of you making assumptions

• Parting Words: Most of the interviews finish with “do you have any questions?” – you should be prepared with a couple ofquestions in your mind but ask only if u feel it’s relevant and not just for the sake of asking; what is most important is to setthe right tone before you leave.

• Know your interviewer: In the age of social media most people have an online profile so if you know interviewer’s namejust do a little bit of online research and try and learn a bit about his/ her professional experience. The interviewer doesn’texpect you to know about him but it will definitely add to your confidence.

(As told to Srilagna Saha, srilagna.saha@timesgroup.com)

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