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How to answer "Why Should we hire you? " - Interview Tips

 Why Should we hire you?  Why should we hire you is another one of the most important job interview questions asked in the interview and if you are not prepared for this question well in advance then it will be the toughest. So prepare the answer beforehand. To answer this question then you should have a good understanding of the key requirements of the job. To answer this question you should highlight what makes you a perfect candidate for this specific job opportunity. Describing the selling points relevant to the job such as job experience, industry experience, technical skill and company cultural fit will ensure your success in getting this job opportunity. If the job opportunity requires a change in industry or career, you should convince the interviewer that your experience and background will match the new role. This has to be done i f your experience does not match directly with the job. And if the job candidate has little or no experience then you should convince the ...
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Best Tips for Interviews - What to do the day before Interview

Interview Tips - What to do the day before

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We will be discussing the most important and essential steps that one must follow the day before your Job Interview. We have to be always the best-prepared job candidate, so to do so there are some tips and tricks to be followed. Always be prepared for your next job interview, we never know when the opportunity strikes.

By following the 6 steps discussed below, will guarantee success in a job interview:

1) Research the Company:

This is a very important step as we should gather information and understand relevant information about the organization which you are attending. Understanding Company Vision, Mission, and Objectives are very important and this shows that you are genuinely interested in the organization to the interviewer. Go through the company website to understand the company products and services. A couple of hours of research on the company is the first good step towards interview preparation. This will help in answering the job interview questions effectively and will also help in asking relevant and appropriate questions to the interviewer. 

2) Prepare Professional Resume:

The second most important thing is to prepare a good resume for the Interview. There are many templates available on the internet or you can check out Canva for a professional-looking Resume. Once you have created a professional resume, go through your resume to familiarize yourself with the information. Make sure you mention all the relevant information with respect to the job for which you are applying. 

3) Interview Question Tips:

Always take some time to prepare for the interview questions, there will be many common job interview questions such as-
  • Tell Me About Yourself
  • What are your Strengths?
  • What is your weakness?
  • Why should we hire you?
  • How do you handle team conflicts?
All these are the most common job interview questions and practicing these will in advance will give you a competitive edge, this is very essential so that you will feel confident about the interview process. There are many resources on the internet for preparing these commonly asked questions - Just Google for most common interview questions. Also prepare a list of questions to ask the interviewer when they ask you if you have any questions

4) Organize & Carry Interview Documents:

Documents are very necessary when you attend any interview such as Resume, Educational Certificates, Work Experience Letters, and other important certificates. Always carry 3 sets of resumes before attending any interview as you might need them in different stages, in addition, include copies of the cover letter also. Include a notebook and pen, sometimes you will be given some case study or simples problems to solve - keeping a notebook and pen will help. All these things have to be organized in a proper file as it will help in other interviews if you are attending in the future.

5) Know exactly the Interview Location:

Knowing the interview location is very important. If you prepare well and arrive late to the interview then the first impression will not be good. Always make sure where you are going for the interview, how far is the location from your place, and how long it will take to reach the interview location. Call the company and ask for all the details of direction to reach for the interview location and also know whom to contact at the interview location.

One should always make sure that they reach 10 minutes early to the interview location and have some time to settle down. If the company is big with multiple buildings and entrances then you should know to get to the venue directly once you enter the company. Also, you should have the interviewer's contact number - in the worst case if you are stuck in traffic, call and inform the interviewer that you will be reaching late.

6) Don't Be Anxious:

Anxiety on the interview day is most common, there are certain things that can be done before the interview which are - take a deep breath, listen to relaxing music, keep your body moving - going for a 10-minute walk will always help. Remember the most important thing - "THIS IS NOT AN END". If anything goes wrong then remember that it is not the end. There are always one or the other opportunities in life, learn from the mistakes and never repeat them. You will be successful if you understand your mistakes and learn from them.

To reduce the anxiety one has to remember below points:
  • Prepare Properly for Interview
  • To-Do List is very Important
  • Be Properly dressed - This will build confidence
  • Visualize that you have cleared the interview
  • Be physically relaxed
  • Take time to think and act

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