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How one can be successful in the Interview

Body Language

55%

Tone 38%

Words7%

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THE FOLLOWING TABLE EXPLAINS

THE KIND OF IMPRESSION

PROJECTED FOR VARIOUS TYPES OFBODY LANGUAGE

Body Language

Leaning Forward

with body,arms and

hands open

Head tilted,frequenteye contact,frequent

blinking and nodding

the head frequently

Impression ConveyedInterested and engaged

Listening Attentively

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CONTINUEDArms Behind the back

while standing with feet

open.Smiling and

nodding the head

Frequently

Not looking at the

interviewer and staringsome where,tapping a

foot .Slumped body

posture

Attentive

Bored

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CONTINUEDStaring and tapping

fingers or foot

Leaning forward with

the feet under the chair,resting on toes as if

ready to start

Sucking at the tip of a

pencil,stroking

chin,sitting with one

ankle on the knee of the

other leg

Impatient to speak

Extremely eager

Evaluative

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CONTINUEDFeet pointing towardsthe door,looking at thedoor, and Alreadybuttoning jacket evenwhile sitting

Leaning forward withfist clenched.pointing afinger occasionally

Bending and movingbackward with arms andlegs crossed,frowning

and looking down

Eager to leave

Aggressive

Opposed to newsuggestions and ideas

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TONE-38%

A person who has a positive tone is far more

appealing to the

Listener

It sounds that you are Really interested

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ATTITUDEThe way you see the world .so one needs to havepositive Attitude whenever you go for theInterview

A study Attributed to Harvard university foundthat when a person gets a job,85% of it isbecause of their attitude and only 15% of thetime How Smart they are &how many facts andfigures they know

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ATTITUDEPositive Attitude

A person with apositive Attitude is like

a fruit of all seasons.He is always welcome.

Benefits of a positiveAttitude.

Increases Productivity

Fostersteamwork(Develop).

Solves problems

Improves Quality

Increases profits

Reduces stressMakes for a pleasing

personality

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PEOPLE WITH NEGATIVE

ATTITUDE HAVE HARD TIMEKEEPING JOBS

Bitterness

Resentment (unhappy)

A purposeless lifeIll health

High stress level for themselves and others

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RATE OF SPEECH

Normal Rate of Speech is 60to 80

maximum90words per minute

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ARTICULATIONAlways speaks in full sentences

Keep your vocabulary professional at alltimes

Use proper Grammar

Do not fumbleDo not Hesitate

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IMPORTANT QUALITIES AN

INTERVIEWER LOOKS IN A CANDIDATE

Confidence

Sincerity

Tact

Determination

Result Orientation

Positive Attitude

Team Player

Good co-ordination

Maintaining cordial relationships

Up-Date your Resume

Do not bluff regarding your Experience

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BUILDING RAPPORT

To Create a professional Relation-ship By

Establishing trust

i.e people do not want to communicate with

the Organization or a Computer they want to

talk to Real , live ,Responsible ,and

responsive

Person and when this happen they are morelikely to take their work seriously.

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EYE -CONTACT

During the interview ,keep eye contact with

the interviewer(s) most of the Time .This

Conveys Sincerity, Confidence and

Trustworthiness

DO-NOT STARE

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SIMLE

Your Smile Should be warm and open

,Revealing your teeth

There is nothing more off-putting than an

Artificial smile.

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HAND-SHAKE

Fully Clasp the other

persons hand but donot apply too much

force.neither yourhand-shake be limp

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HAND MOVEMENT

Keep your hand s in Control .Do- not wave

them excessively

Do not fidget or Fumble (unable to remain

still).

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THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF WHAT MUST BE

STRICTLY AVOIDED

Looking down, side ways ,or not primarily at

the other person

Gazing absent mindedly (long steady look)

Facing the other person at angle, not fully

Leaning Backward

Staying stiff or sagging (to become weak). Shaking hands weakly

Crossing your arms

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TIPS FOR GOOD GROOMING

Avoid silk and jackets in the summer

Spend a few minutes freshening up in the

washroom before you appear for the

Interview

Avoid bright colors and Bold prints especially

in the summer

Always wear blue, Gray, White, Lemon

Yellow, pista color

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CONTINUED

Match your socks to your footwear

Socks should be calf length , without holes or

ladders

Do not use over-powering smells (after-

shaves, perfumes, deodorants)

Wear clothes and foot wear that fits you the

Best

Keep your nails clean , short, and neat