Mastering Job Interviews: Everything you need to know about Cracking Job Interviews
By Ram Das
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What is a group discussion? Well, a group discussion is a normal conversation among a group of individuals; since the conversation is related to a particular topic, hence the word 'discussion'. However, there are many misconceptions regarding group discussion and it is essential to remove these, before one proceeds to a group discussion. At the same time, having a sound and brief knowledge about the topic is also a prerequisite.
To help students, this book has been divided into two sections. Section One deals with different topics, while Section Two has group discussions in a presentable format where the reader gets a clear picture of a group discussion in which an analysis of different, speakers is given.
This book has been specially structured for those individuals who want to achieve success in 'Group Discussions', whether for seeking admission in premier management institutes or for getting jobs with top-notch corporate houses. Besides, the book will also come in handy for candidates appearing in the Combined Defence Services. The topics have been selected with a lot of care, keeping in View the trend followed by different institutes. Moreover, this book doubles up as a General Knowledge book, because one can discuss a topic only when s/he has sufficient knowledge about it.
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Mastering Job Interviews - Ram Das
Introduction
THE JOB INTERVIEW PROCESS
The job interview process can be really confusing. Sometimes, you face a baffling series of interviews with a whole assortment of people, and from the outside it can be very hard to see why people are asking the questions they do.
The huge variety of experiences
There are limitless numbers of interviews and interviewers with which you could be faced. So how can you make it easier on yourself?
First of all, you need to bear in mind that interviewers are only human: there are some very good ones, and quite frankly, some appalling ones! A person may be interviewing you in a certain way purely because they don’t know how to interview properly sometimes it can be as simple as that.
In addition, even given the differences in interviewers’ skill and experience, organisations themselves vary in their recruitment processes. Larger organisations tend to have a standard process of interviews before a decision is made. Smaller organisations tend to be more ad hoc with whoever has most time doing the interviewing, then an interview with the owner or manager.
The structure of this book
The aim of this book is to demystify the various interviews and assessments you may be faced with, and to help you get through the process. Because recruitment and interview processes vary so widely, a chapter is devoted to each possible interview or assessment you may face. That way, whatever the process, all you need to ask is:
Who is the person interviewing you?
What is their role?
That will help you to understand the point of that interview, where they are coming from and what they might be looking for. This will help you decide how best to handle it.
Obviously no one can cover every single potential question or give advice on the best response: although many books available do help with this. This book gives general advice and there is a section at the end giving difficult questions with which you may be faced.
A word of warning
Please remember that getting through an interview is only one stage of the recruitment process. And even if you get the job, you then have to work at this organisation for some time. So lying, or trying to appear someone other than yourself, is never a good idea.
Lying or falsifying anything during recruitment is almost always grounds for gross misconduct and dismissal if you are found out ~ even if you have been working at an organisation for some time. It may get you through the interview. It may get you the job. It may also ultimately lose you the job and blot your employment record, affecting how easy it is to get another.
If you are honest, and are thinking at this point that all this talk of being truthful at interview is unnecessary, that people just don’t do this, you might be interested to know that the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) estimates that one in eight people exaggerate or falsify their qualifications!
Being a different personality for an interview is also never the best plan. Being very quiet and conventional, for example, may make a good impression. But remember, people hire you because they believe you will fit in. Can you keep up your interview act forever? Because if you can’t, and you eventually revert to being your true self, you will inevitably fall into trouble at work.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
Legally, you do have some rights during the recruitment process. The law protects you from discrimination on the grounds of:
being pregnant
having children
marital status
race or ethnic origin a sex
disability.
Let’s look at how the law affects you in the recruitment/interview process.
Race/ethnic origin
Being treated less favorably than others on racial grounds is direct discrimination. There is no justification in law for this, and if a complaint is made the onus is on the employer to prove this did not occur. Indirect discrimination is more difficult to define, but it exists where a smaller proportion of your sex or race could comply with a requirement of the recruiter, and you are disadvantaged because you can’t comply.
Exceptions There are exceptions, and these are very specific. These exceptions are called GOQs, or Genuine Occupational Qualifications.
Sex
Exactly the same applies as for race/ethnic origin above.
GOQs
Examples might include jobs where a particular sex is required for authenticity, eg for an acting role. They also include jobs where a particular sex is required for decency, eg a changing room or toilet attendant.
Pregnancy
A special element of the sexual discrimination rights is that Indian law prohibits discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy.
Marital status
Discrimination on the grounds of marital status is also unlawful.
HANDLING NERVES
Nervousness and a certain amount of trepidation are natural before an interview. But there are ways you can help yourself, so that you don’t let your nerves get in the Way of giving a good performance at interview.
Mental solutions
Relax
Telling yourself to relax is easier said than done. But do try. Take deep breaths. Have a relaxing bath or shower before you set off. Stop and have a tea or coffee on the way whatever helps for you (except alcohol).
Thought patterns
Be aware of thought patterns that may make you even more nervous. Thoughts which induce self-doubt or self-blame, such as these typical examples, never help:
‘Do I look OK in this?’
‘I should have got my hair cut.’
‘I don’t stand a chance.’
‘What if . . .’
‘I knew I should have worn . . .’
Once you have set off for the interview it is too late to change things anyway, so just try to let these thoughts go, and think positive.
Think positive
This doesn’t mean thinking rosy thoughts, and not bothering to prepare yourself. But do be realistic. If the organisation wasn’t interested in you they wouldn’t have asked you to an interview, so you must have a reasonable chance. Assume that you will be one of the best people they interview this will give you confidence.
Physical solutions
Preparation
Get there on time. Allow plenty of time, and then have a coffee, or take a short walk beforehand to calm yourself. There’s nothing worse than arriving hot and sticky from a mad rush to get there just in the nick of time. It makes you flustered, and then it can be hard to relax and make a good impression. Give yourself time to make sure you’ve visited the loo, and checked details like hair, etc.
Reduce distractions
The fewer things you have to worry about, the better. Try to take as little as possible with you and ask if you can leave what you do take in reception. Often, reception areas in buildings or offices will allow you to leave bags, briefcases and coats with them, if you just ask. That way you can walk into the interview without any distractions, and greet your interviewer(s) without having to juggle hands, take off a coat etc.
Sleep
Get a good night’s sleep the night before. You can rarely do your best when you are tired, and if nothing else it can make you look tired, and less alert. You also make more mistakes when you’re tired, so do aim to get some quality rest and sleep before hand.
Alcohol and drugs
A swift drink may calm your nerves, but it can also ruin your chances. Many organisations have a strict no drinking policy during working hours, and even if you have fresh breath they may smell it on your clothes. Similarly, don’t be tempted by even a herbal relaxant. Many of them require regular use before the effects build up, so a tablet or two before the interview won’t have much effect anyway.