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>> Interviews - What they don't like !

In an interview even small details if unnoticed may go against you. A small mistake can make all the difference and can be the only cause for rejection. What are the main factors that can go wrong in an interview? What are the main causes for rejection even after the technical or line interview was a complete successs. What can go wrong in an HR interview? Here are some points that you need to remember when attending any interview.

• Be brief. Sometimes lack of knowledge or nervousnes- both can make a candidate talk endlessly , mostly pointless drivel.

• Be spontaneous,. do not sound as if you have rehearsed and memorised every word that you are saying.

• Displaying a lack of social skills. In today’s business scenario it is mostly team work that matters-it is a peoples business. Be careful to cultivate your social skills .Great resume but no personality is a frequent reality in an interview.

• In any interview remember the 4Es': Energy / Energise / Edge and Execution .Enthusiasam is the key to all the 4 Es.

ENERGY: Mental and Physical
ENERGISE: Take charge and involve people
EDGE: Intensity / Ability to take crucial decisions /Fairness
EXECUTION:- Abilty to implement / meet deadlines

• Confidence is good but arrogance is not and it is very easy to get these two mixed up in an interview.

• Lying on your resume or in an interview is a sure way to not get selected. Even small lies like your hobbies o r how you spend your leisure time can quickly be found out when probed deeper.

Exit interviews

Resignation tips and Exit interviews-if you wish to resign- don’t discuss your resignation with your colleagues. Let your boss be the first one to know about your resignation. If  your employment contract specifies a set time for resignation, try to abide by that. See to it that you complete all your responsibilities and pending assignments including training a replacement or substitute if so needed. Exit interviews should best be avoided unless mandatory. Remember not to speak negatively about the company or its workers, its people or work culture. Most important ask for a reference from your boss. Before leaving- give your contact details to your boss and colleagues and keep in touch.