Tips to prepare for recruitment process

Finding the right job and preparing for the recruitment process can be tricky. These tips may help you to set yourself up for success.

#1: Do your homework.

Do some research and learn about the company you are called for interview. You can visit their website and learn as much as you can. Being prepared will also minimize your anxiety.

#2: Dress appropriately.

Dress for the occasion. Current trend is business-casual attire, but it's still ok to wear a business-formal. Be sure to shake hands firmly and maintain eye contact.

#3 Be confident.

Make sure you can speak confidently about any experiences you've had in the workplace and in the classroom. Specific examples of how you've contributed to an organization or learned something exciting are of interest in the interviewer’s perspective. You have been called for the interview, as they have seen potential in you, so be sure to sell yourself by promoting your skills and abilities.

#4 Stay composed.

Being composed in the workplace is crucial. And an interview is a good measurement of how you handle pressure.

#5: Ask questions.

Jotting down the questions you would like to ask the interviewer about the company will lessen your anxiety. It demonstrates that you are interested in them and wants to know who they are, what they do etc.

#6: Get clarification.

If you don't understand a question posed by the interviewer, don't hesitate...ask them to repeat it. If you know exactly what they are asking, you have a better shot at giving your best answer

#7: Follow up.

It's a good practice to thank interviewers for their time. You may also request for a business card from the person or people that you meet with and sending a note to each one as soon as possible after the interview. This helps to build a professional network.

 

By: D N Roopa, Assistant Professor, JSSATE