Detonator Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 Lol. Usually the only time I talk during a play is when I'm on stage performing it. I stick reading the script silently, so communication wise (vocally), I suck ! @Sab & Zak- Thanks :nice: :hmmm: its all abt confidence dude. Not many ppl have balls to even read the script on stage. Just be calm and I bet u ll perform well before a puny IBM guy. :nice:
Jersey #10 Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 Bro, I have been recently interviewing a lot - First and foremost - BE YOUR SELF - Show them that you have a unique character and you live by it. The worst you can do is try to be someone else. If you hate something, straight up let them know. - Be confident and if you don't have an answer to a difficult question, make up a convincing story. - Agree with all of their opinions with a big smile. - Talk about your interests. i.e. cricket - I talk about cricket and basketball in all of my interviews at least once. Show them that you are passionate about life and everything surrounding it. When I talk about cricket passionately, they know that I have my unique choices and I don't flow with the flow by following a sport not well known in this country. ps - I just landed a job, completely out of my league. One time I figured out that I was interviewing for a completely different position than what I had come to the interview for. Knowing that I had absolutely no idea about the job on offer, I knew I had nothing to lose. I made up all my answers on the spot and guess what? got the job offer. It's a different story that I didn't take it but the lesson I learned is that when I have nothing to lose, I am calm and confident. This may be true for many people. Also, don't assume that the guys interviewing are some sort of masters of the field. A lot of times the managers and directors conduct interviews for lower level positions. Most managers and director have little technical knowledge so if you make up some answers, it will slide.
SLICKR392 Posted October 22, 2013 Author Posted October 22, 2013 Bro, I have been recently interviewing a lot - First and foremost - BE YOUR SELF - Show them that you have a unique character and you live by it. The worst you can do is try to be someone else. If you hate something, straight up let them know. - Be confident and if you don't have an answer to a difficult question, make up a convincing story. - Agree with all of their opinions with a big smile. - Talk about your interests. i.e. cricket - I talk about cricket and basketball in all of my interviews at least once. Show them that you are passionate about life and everything surrounding it. When I talk about cricket passionately, they know that I have my unique choices and I don't flow with the flow by following a sport not well known in this country. ps - I just landed a job, completely out of my league. One time I figured out that I was interviewing for a completely different position than what I had come to the interview for. Knowing that I had absolutely no idea about the job on offer, I knew I had nothing to lose. I made up all my answers on the spot and guess what? got the job offer. It's a different story that I didn't take it but the lesson I learned is that when I have nothing to lose, I am calm and confident. This may be true for many people. Also, don't assume that the guys interviewing are some sort of masters of the field. A lot of times the managers and directors conduct interviews for lower level positions. Most managers and director have little technical knowledge so if you make up some answers, it will slide. Thanks a lot man. This was helpful and I do remember reading that thread of yours.
Yoda-esque Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 Bro, I have been recently interviewing a lot - First and foremost - BE YOUR SELF - Show them that you have a unique character and you live by it. The worst you can do is try to be someone else. If you hate something, straight up let them know. - Be confident and if you don't have an answer to a difficult question, make up a convincing story. - Agree with all of their opinions with a big smile. - Talk about your interests. i.e. cricket - I talk about cricket and basketball in all of my interviews at least once. Show them that you are passionate about life and everything surrounding it. When I talk about cricket passionately, they know that I have my unique choices and I don't flow with the flow by following a sport not well known in this country. ps - I just landed a job, completely out of my league. One time I figured out that I was interviewing for a completely different position than what I had come to the interview for. Knowing that I had absolutely no idea about the job on offer, I knew I had nothing to lose. I made up all my answers on the spot and guess what? got the job offer. It's a different story that I didn't take it but the lesson I learned is that when I have nothing to lose, I am calm and confident. This may be true for many people. Also, don't assume that the guys interviewing are some sort of masters of the field. A lot of times the managers and directors conduct interviews for lower level positions. Most managers and director have little technical knowledge so if you make up some answers, it will slide. Feku :p
Cricketics Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 transparent, I am not sure talking about cricket or your favorite sport is a great idea everywhere. I know in America, people love to hear your interests, especially if your interests in in Golf, they are happy. But in Country like India, where some of these company heads can be anti-cricket or anti-sports who never played anything other than saap-sidi or ludo, would not take fond interest in listening to your cricket interest. My two cents.
maniac Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 You will do fine....just dont look too desperate and don't hurt t he interviwers ego
Jersey #10 Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 Feku :p I'm moving to West Virginia next month with a two ranks higher position with 15 months experience:giggle:. Come visit :winky: transparent, I am not sure talking about cricket or your favorite sport is a great idea everywhere. I know in America, people love to hear your interests, especially if your interests in in Golf, they are happy. But in Country like India, where some of these company heads can be anti-cricket or anti-sports who never played anything other than saap-sidi or ludo, would not take fond interest in listening to your cricket interest. My two cents. my point was to show that you're a lively and a passionate person. It doesn't have to be cricket. It could be your interest in music, travelling w/e. Otherwise, I agree with you.
nballa Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 transparent, I am not sure talking about cricket or your favorite sport is a great idea everywhere. its a great idea, when you tell them you sit patiently for 5 days or 8 hrs watching a game they know you have the ability to put in long hours at work
SLICKR392 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Posted October 23, 2013 Thanks a lot for all the posts as I don't have many friends that have attended an interview to whom I could refer to. In this field, I don't seem to think that studying about the company might do me any good. Its at 1 today (during the match :((). :om:
rkt.india Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 With my qualification, I got two option; placement management and call center. If you are going for these jobs then communication will be the most important aspect. It will be more a kind of interaction rather than interview. Interaction with interviewers. They will assess how do you interact and communicate with the people. It should be like you are talking to them and not just answering them. All the best. You must be going for IBM Daksh. Is it?
Mariyam Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 Slickr392, Try weaving in a convincing narrative in your interview. You haven't specifically mentioned what this job entails, but I suppose written communication/ decision making are traits that they would be looking for. My advise (based on a very limited pool of interviews I've given): 1- Be in control. Dictate the pace of the interview. If you find the interviewer cutting you short on something, its not a good sign. 2- Make an introduction which also mentions your hobbies. Try and link the skill sets and/or character traits needed in the job to your hobbies. 3- Cite experiences from previous jobs/ projects where you've displayed the same skill sets to get additional business. Mention all the plaudits you've received for prior work. 4- If you've organized college festivals, mention that too. Somehow tie it in with you being a great manager. :D 5- Try crack a joke or two. But don't make it sound forced. Good luck!!!
FischerTal Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 Slickr392, Try weaving in a convincing narrative in your interview. You haven't specifically mentioned what this job entails, but I suppose written communication/ decision making are traits that they would be looking for. My advise (based on a very limited pool of interviews I've given): 1- Be in control. Dictate the pace of the interview. If you find the interviewer cutting you short on something, its not a good sign. 2- Make an introduction which also mentions your hobbies. Try and link the skill sets and/or character traits needed in the job to your hobbies. 3- Cite experiences from previous jobs/ projects where you've displayed the same skill sets to get additional business. Mention all the plaudits you've received for prior work. 4- If you've organized college festivals, mention that too. Somehow tie it in with you being a great manager. :D 5- Try crack a joke or two. But don't make it sound forced. Good luck!!! read the title madam , only ICF uncles :P :icflove:
randomGuy Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 Prepare well. Try n be as relaxed as possible.
SLICKR392 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Posted October 23, 2013 Got processed to the 3rd round. :clap:
zakk Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 Got processed to the 3rd round. :clap: when is 3rd round? c'mon Slicka you can don this :cheer:
SLICKR392 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Posted October 23, 2013 when is 3rd round? c'mon Slicka you can don this :cheer: Friday or next week.
zakk Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 Friday or next week. you have some time till then how was your experience about interview?
Sidhoni Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 Got processed to the 3rd round. :clap: All the best dude :nice:
Jersey #10 Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 Got processed to the 3rd round. :clap: Congrats bud...keep marching forward Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk
SLICKR392 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Posted October 23, 2013 Thanks. It was fun, TBH. The HR was hot and friendly. Got a 'perfect' for my communication skills.
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