Facing an Interview Confidently and "Count"

Effective communication consists of what you say and how you say it. Interviewers will often actually place more emphasis on the ‘how’, often without realising it.


By ‘how you say it’ I mean how you express yourself. This means your body language, confidence, manners and general approach. For   example, asking a question at the start of the interview, irrespective of what the question is, shows confidence and a keen interest. This has just as much impact as smiling. 

Mastering this approach is not beyond you. You need to:

· Take the initiative to shake hands and introduce yourself, rather than be asked ·  Enter the room confidently · Sit down only when invited to · Mirror the body language if you can. At least ensure you don’t fidget, slouch or fold your arms. ·Use their name several times in conversation (if you’re unsure how to pronounce, make sure you ask upfront) · Be friendly. Look the interviewer in the eye when you first meet and maintain good eye contact throughout. · Be polite. Thank the interviewer for their time before and after, and say it has been very good to meet. ·Put a pen and paper in front of you and take notes – look interested and serious ·Ask a question in the first 5 minutes of the interview · Listen carefully · Be brief in your answers and keep to the point ·  Answer questions with examples

If you consciously deliver all the above, you will be two thirds of the way to a job offer.


Controlling your nerves will affect your ability to do so. Remember, being nervous is natural and a good sign. Clammy hands, a fast heart rate and butterflies are your body’s natural way of meeting a challenge. Talk to the receptionist when you arrive. This is an incredibly simple and effective technique guaranteed to work.


Imagine how the interviewer will summarise you to their colleagues: ‘enthusiastic, genuinely interested in working here, confident, well prepared with good questions’ perhaps? A summary most interviewees will only ever dream of.

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The biggest challenge for youngsters is to face interviews successfully to find jobs in big and multinational organizations. There are times when in spite of holding big degrees and having the capabilities, people fail in clearing interviews. We can help you in clearing an interview successfully with the five following tips.

Prepare and arrange your folder properly: Before going to attend the interview you have to check properly and arrange all your certificates and testimonials properly in your folder. Most of the organizations required a particular set of documents like, copies of your educational and experience certificates, your bio-data, and the application sent to the company. Also go through the call letter for interview to know the exact documents you have to carry with you while going to attend the interview. Remove the irrelevant documents from your folder while arranging the folder for the purpose of the interview.

Dress properly: Never try to dress yourself like a hero while appearing for the interview before the interview board. They may reject you out rightly if you reach there wearing a jacket and riding your bike. Always wear  formal dress to woo the interviewer and ensure that your dress is clean and ironed properly. Also polish your shoes and make them shining at the time of reaching the venue of interview.

Don’t be nervous: The most talented people fail in the interviews due to having no control over their nervousness. Nervousness freezes your mental energy which is most required during the interview. While preparing for the interview, prepare properly with full concentration and without shifting your focus to any other topic. Your confidence will boost if you reach the interview well dressed. Eat some thing light which will make you feel relaxed. Even if you feel like lacking confidence, try to act confidently. Also avoid the last minute rush and reach the place of interview at least before 20-30 minutes of the scheduled time. Take getting the job as a challenge and be brave to achieve your target.

Speak correctly: To clear an interview successfully the candidate must have good command over language, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. You should always try to answer a questing elaborately and avoid giving brief answers. Also when asked to tell about yourself avoid giving your introduction in brief. Always make sure to include some important lines in your introduction like, name, age, qualification, experience, strengths, and aim. Also don’t keep your replies brief unless you are asked to explain in brief.

Don’t try to be clever: You have to keep in mind that every organization requires employees who are sincere and hard-working. But that does not meat that you can easily impress the interview board by acting cleverly before them. If you don’t know the answer to some specific question just say that you don’t know. Also be clear and polite while speaking to the interview board and avoid criticizing someone while speaking. Always leave the room after completing the interview by saying the board ‘thanking you very much’ irrespective of your good or bad performance in the interview.

And finally one more important thing is Body Language.