Greet the interviewer with a
warm and confident handshake.
Relax, smile and be
responsive.
Sit comfortably and maintain
good body posture.
Maintain good and confident
eye contact with the interviewer(s) throughout the interview.
Arms should be placed on
your laps and not on the table.
When being asked to
introduce yourself, you should make it interesting and short e.g.
internship/exchange experience. (one to two minutes will do)
Listen carefully to the
interviewers before answering the questions. To show your interest to the
company and the job.
Be enthusiastic, sincere,
confident, honest, calm and alert when answering the questions. Keep your
answers concise and precise.
Emphasize positive things
about yourself and give examples to demonstrate your good qualities and
strengths. e.g. I am a team player, I have joined the committee of….; my
experience in working with a team of marketing professionals made me a quick
learner.
Be polite and do not
hesitate to ask the interviewer to repeat and explain the question if you don’t
understand it. If you don’t know the answer, be honest, but let the interviewer
know that you will be sure to find out information of the topic
At the end of the interview,
when you are asked if you have any queries. This is a good opportunity to show
the extend of your interest of the company and leave a good impression with the
interviewers. So be prepared e.g. search for major project development of the
company, etc.
You may ask any questions
that you have raised during the interview but have not been answered by the
interviewers, or ask when the final decision will be made and how you will be
contacted.
End the interview with a
positive note. e.g. To thank the interviewer for his/her time, indicate that
the job looks like a good fit and you feel you can make a contribution to the
company.
Obtain business card from
the interviewer if situation allows.
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