Understanding the interviewer Feeling jittery before an interview is normal, because you are uncertain about the nature of the interviewer. The fear of the unknown can hamper confidence, but now help is at hand. It is very important to understand the interviewer before an interview. Once you are able to comprehend that person’s outlook, you will be in a better position to prepare yourself for the interview. Every interviewer, however, has to follow certain guidelines in interviews. Here are some of them to help you prepare well. • Value the feelings of the interviewee. The interviewer cannot disrespect you verbally or otherwise during the interview. Neither can he/she hurt your self esteem. Therefore, do not feel scared to express yourself fully in front of them. • Ask for the interviewee’s opinion Every interviewer is keen on gauging how you think and feel. It is also important for them to know whether your thought process is constructive or not. Show your positivity in every answer to be an ideal candidate. • Listen attentively. Be careful while answering the questions. If you goof up, then stop and start all over again. Don’t live with the false hope that the interviewer will forget your lousy answer and judge you without keeping it in mind. • Communicate respectfully. You will be addressed respectfully by the interviewer; so, make sure you do the same. Your behavior reflects your personality and shows your conduct towards others. • Give the interviewee enough time. An interview should ideally take place in leisure. The interview is not just a formality which can be rushed. It also cannot be terminated mid way. You have that time to present yourself in the best way possible. Try to be crisp and to the point - it will help. • Check for past records. This is done in the form of reference checks to know about your history in your previous companies. This also helps in understanding your character. • Avoid emitting potentially negative effects. The interviewer should not derive derogative conclusions about you. They are not supposed to share with you any form of negative feedback, creating adverse effects on you. It is important for an interviewer to behave ethically. Now that you know about their course of action, prepare for that great interview you had been waiting for!
Posted on: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 07:35:08 +0000
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