Questions

Most interviews for the basic nature of them tend to be very predictable, once we talk of the questions asked therein. In other words, the questions asked in the interviews tend to be the same more or less.   We will see some of the questions here and once you have developed comprehensive answers to them in writing, cracking any interview should be no herculean task then. This has to be followed by lots of vocal exercise, in front of a mirror or by having any of your friends posing as an interviewer. Recording video footage of the interview is also very effective, as is using a microphone only to record your voice.

An interviewer on his part, for example just to break the ice starts with ‘could you please tell me something about yourself?’ Simple as it may sound, yet you have to ensure that you follow a basic set of rules. The answer to this question has to be very precise, talk about yourself in a line or two, your career goals and your educational qualifications. Generally, talking about things which don’t find a mention in your resume is a better option, unless of course the interviewer asks ‘could you please take me through your CV’.

What are your greatest strengths or what are your weaknesses follow next. By now, you must have realized that every answer of yours, before you go for an interview has to be on paper, because then you might not come up with the best possible answer or you might fall short of time. Why I am telling you this is because it happens to most of the people who go to interviews without any preparations.

So, sit down, start giving it a thought and pen down whatever you come up with. What are my greatest strengths? What are my weaknesses? Talk to your friends, your parents, your siblings, your spouse or people you spend your maximum time with. Pen down everything; don’t miss out one single point. Your list for your greatest strengths may come out to be like this: self discipline, self motivation, patience, good communication skills,...