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    Twelve Tips To Top In

    Interviews

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    Bearing

    Walk erect and with confidence. Look

    into the eyes of the Chairman and Members

    when you talk to them. Smile and be

    pleasant. Be enthusiastic and interested.

    You must be lively, keen and cheerful. Letyour optimism and energy radiate.

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    Conduct

    Politeness pays. Be sympathetic and

    attentive. Observe meticulously the code of

    manners and etiquette. Never be rude oroffensive. Do not neglect to pay

    compliments.

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    Speech

    Talk slowly, deliberately and audibly.

    You should neither shout not mumble.

    Pronounce your words clearly and crisply.

    Never be dull or monotonous with your

    words. Avoid the use of such phrases likeyou see, I say, of course, I mean etc

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    Dress

    Choose your dress with care. It must be

    befitting the occasion.

    Personal Hygiene

    Be neat, tidy and clean. See that you are

    well groomed.

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    Self Control

    Do not become emotional or get

    nervous. Be confident and patient. Check

    unnecessary movements. The Board may

    deliberately try to provoke you and see how

    easily you could be upset. Never lose yurtemper.

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    Do not Bluff

    State only what you know to be correct.

    Do not hazard guesses unless you are asked

    to do so. Shooting lions and boasting will

    land you in trouble. Do not try to be too

    clever. Remember the Board has years ofexperience and has seen many candidates.

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    Own- up your mistakes

    If the Board points out that you had made

    a mistake and you realize it to be a fact,

    then be courageous and own it up. Never try

    to cover it up. The Board will respect you

    for your honesty.

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    Initiative

    Use your initiative but watch the

    reactions of the board. Also be conscious of

    your limitations. Do not draw conclusions.

    Be discrete when you talk about your own

    accomplishments. These should beconveyed subtly and tactfully.

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    Criticism and arguments

    Do not criticize. Never try to find faults. As

    far as possible stress the good point of others. It isbetter to be silent than to criticize. Do not get

    involved in unproductive arguments. You have not

    gone to the interview to win a verbal battle but to

    have an enjoyable conversation. See how you canagree rather than disagree. As a last resort you

    may agree to disagree.

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    Listen and observe

    Keep your eyes and ears open. Study their

    reactions. You will know when to stop

    talking and when to listen. As a rule, do not

    interrupt. If the other person wishes to talk,

    let him do so. Infect, encourage him to talk.Be an attentive and enthusiastic listener.

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    Practice

    Practice, practice and practice. You must

    have as much practice as possible. Enlist the

    goodwill and cooperation of your friends,

    colleagues, elders and family members and

    have practice session with them. The morepractice you have, the better it is. It will

    guarantee your SUCCESS.