Developing an Enthusiasm for The Interview

When you go for an interview, the first thing you should have is the right mental attitude or approach. Banish the negative or self-defeating thoughts from your mind, and replace them with more positive and productive ones. Here are four positive attitudes that you can bring with you to the interview:

• Be confident. Just to get here to this stage of the interview means that you have already beaten some of the competition. So, build on this confidence.
• Be optimistic. Why are you called to an interview? Because you have already been screened and this is a sign that the interviewer sees your potential and would rather prefer to employ you for the job than to reject you.
• Be positive. Every job interview is a new beginning for you. If you have suffered frustrations in the past, as a result of an unsuccessful previous job interview or job search, forget about them! Focus on what is ahead: you are making an effort to advance your career and each interview brings you one step closer to a new job.
• Be enthusiastic. Treat each interview as an interesting opportunity to learn something about the company, other people, and even yourself. Look at it as a chance to have a pleasant conversation with a fellow human being. But be forewarned. This is a serious meeting of minds. Do not forget what you are there for, so maintain a balanced perspective throughout and be focused.

Tell Me About Yourself

This is one of the most popular questions asked, and your response will probably set the tone for the rest of the interview. It is the most challenging question for many people, as they wonder what the interviewer really wants to know and what information they should include.

How would you respond? One thing is for sure: the interviewer does not want to know about your family details or personal background. What he is interested in are your achievements and the milestones in your career. As you cannot afford to get your answer wrong, here is how you should start preparing yourself for this question.

Focus

List five strengths you have that are pertinent to this job (experiences, traits, skills, etc). What do you want the interviewer to know about you when you leave?

Scripting

Prepare a script that includes the information you want to convey. Begin by talking about past experiences and proven success: "I have been in the customer service industry for the past five years. My most recent experience has been handling incoming calls in the high tech industry. One reason I particularly enjoy this business, and the challenges that go along with it, is the opportunity to connect with people. In my last job, I formed some significant customer relationships resulting in a 30 percent increase in sales in a matter of months."

Next, mention your strengths and abilities: "My real strength is my attention to detail. I pride myself on my reputation for following through and meeting deadlines. When I commit to doing something, I make sure it gets done, and on time.

Practise

Practise with your script until you feel confident about what you want to emphasise in your statement. Your script should help you stay on track, but you shouldn't memorise it -- you don't want to sound stiff and rehearsed. It should sound natural and conversational.

Even if you are not asked this question in the interview, this preparation will help you focus on what you have to offer. You will also find that you can use the information here to assist you in answering other questions. The more you can talk about your product -- you -- the better chance you will have at selling it.

A to Z About You

Everyone are different. Everyone are special.

Now, describe yourself by giving 1-5 points to each statement listed below.

Please, give point honesly….

5 points – always --> Excellent

4 points – usually --> Good

3 points – sometimes --> Satisfactory

2 points – rarely --> Fair

1 point -- never --> Poor

A. I am intelligent. I grasp instructions accurately and comprehend directions instantly.

B. I possess initiative. I attempt work beyond that required and work independently.

C. I am punctual. I complete assignments on time and keep appointments on time.

D. I am tactful. I say pleasant things and do the right things when dealing with others.

E. I obey rules. I observe the rules of my organization and obey them at all time.

F. I possess good judgment. I distinguish the important from the unimportant tasks.

G. I speak well. The way I speak often creates a favorable impression.

H. I am considerate. I am mindful of the effect of my conducts on others.

I. I am healthy. I am practically energetic at all time and never get ill.

J. I am accurate. I am good at details and keep records properly in order.

K. I am honest. I do not possess money, time, supplies or ideas without permission.

L. I am industrious. I am happy when I am busy and find work to do at all times.

M. I am loyal. I feel strongly about the ties that bind me to people and organization.

N. I am persistent. I complete assignments and do follow-ups with persistence.

O. I am confident. I know my goals in life and believe that they can be achieved.

P. I am capable of solving problems. I remain calm under pressure and in crisis.

Q. I am cheerful. I am humorous, flexible and generous. I smile to everybody.

R. I am enthusiastic. I am eager to learn new tasks and to be trained on-the-job.

S. I am career-minded. I do not mind spending more time at work.

T. I am creative. I like to contribute ideas but dislike instruction and routines.

U. I am adaptable. I adjust myself easily to people, place, things and changes.

V. I am open-mined. I accept criticism with gratitude and not hostility.

W. I am helpful. I offer help to others even before they ask for it.

X. I am efficient. I get my work done on time and with minimum resources.

Y. I am polite. I'm well-mannered and never offend persons whom I dislike.

Z. I am dependable. I volunteer contributions and do routine duties without being told.

So, after You giving points to A to Z statement, can You describe about yourself?