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Great answers to crooked questions

Great answers to crooked questions

During the interview, candidates are often asked questions that they do not like or which they run away from. It is also possible that those questions are not related to his job. In such a situation, they need to answer these questions very carefully even if they do not want to. Sanjeev Chand is telling about this

The information of joining the interview related to job or promotion makes the candidate's heart swell with happiness and inside he starts weaving many golden dreams of career. He makes every effort to prepare for it. But many times such questions are asked in the interview, which makes it difficult for the candidate to answer, that is why preparation of difficult questions asked in the interview becomes very important. Let's know about some such questions-

Introduce myself
Sometimes interviewers ask you to tell them something about yourself. Surbhi Sharma of HR in a large educational institution says, "People usually answer this question by revealing their name, father's name, address and age, while these things are clearly written in the resume." When asked such questions, tell that you have such a role in the current job and you are fully qualified for the job for which you are sitting in the interview. '

Please tell your weakness
At the time of interview, candidates are often asked about their shortcomings. The answers to such questions should be given very thoughtfully and the candidates should only reveal the shortcomings related to the profession. They should also tell that they are working hard to overcome their shortcomings. Do not even say that there is no shortage in you, because your shortcomings will be revealed later.

The right reason to change jobs
In almost every interview, candidates are asked why they want to change the current job. Ashwini Bhargava, HR head at a private firm, says, "When answering, assure them that you are changing the company for the better." It should not happen that you get carried away by the evil of the previous company. Keep the contact with the interviewer talking. '

Demand for reasonable salary
After being successful for a few steps in the interview, there is a lot of bargain between the employer and the candidate regarding salary. Do not panic. For the post for which you are interviewing, first find out about its standard market salary from senior or people of that area. Talk in range for your salary and negotiate with courtesy.
(Figures published on UndercoverRecruiters.com)

These are the new trends of interview
Telephone interview: In this mode, mental preparation is necessary for the candidate. It is very important to maintain focus and to listen to the things of the interviewer, because there can be some kind of blockage around. Many times candidates start answering questions in the middle, which can annoy the interviewers.
Video Conferencing Interviews: Video conferencing interviews are now being started on software such as Skype, Google Hangout. While giving such an interview, candidates should pay special attention to their dress, facial expressions. If you want, you can keep a bottle of water with you. Being alert in such interviews is also important to show confidence.

One-to-one interview: In this traditional way, interviewers and candidates sit face to face. In such a situation, the candidates should go inside with permission and sit on the seat. Sitting without asking comes under the category of indiscipline. In this, clothes and your gestures matter a lot. According to a report published on UndercoverRecruiters.com, 70 percent of employers do not like highly fashionable or trendy candidates. Satyendra Kumar, director of a Delhi-based coaching center preparing for competitive exams and interviews, says, "During a one-to-one interview, the candidate should not grin in the face."

Panel Interview: In this, a panel of several interviewers interviews the candidate. Career Counselor Geetanjali Kumar believes that in such an interview, the candidate should not panic, but should answer the questions by looking at everyone in turn.

Stress Interview: DU's former Head of Psychology Prof. Ashum Gupta explains, "In such interviews, candidates assess their ability to make decisions in a tense situation." They are asked to solve any problem. In this case, the candidate should give short answer and keep the posture correct. '

Lunch Interviews: Most corporate companies, including multinationals, conduct lunch interviews in search of the perfect candidate for themselves. Caution is necessary in such interviews. Companies here want to see how comfortable you are by giving interviews in an informal environment. During the lunch, if the employer feels that you do not know the right way to eat, then it will definitely affect your interview. It is also important to avoid things like eating big, eating food, making sounds, eating spoons and plates.

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