Adapted from General tips to overcome an interview
By: PUNIT SINGH
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Know yourself:
It is very important to know ourself clearly before get into the interview. By knowing our strength and weakness, we will gain self-confidence to talk with enthucism, we know what to talk and what not to talk.So find out what we are good at and what we are not comfortable with.
We are not only talk about technical skills, but also non technical skills. Learn more about yourself by list down at least 3 strong points and 3 weak points. Don't forget to give detail about each points. It will prove more effective then just saying "I am good at managment skills, without providing any proofs." As compared to strength, we can take this chance to insert our weakness in such a positive manner. For example:
"I think i am good at hematology because I have used hematology machine and do hematology tests for almost one year with capable of analyze and interpret the result effectively. However, I still need more learning
about the marchin process as well as the programme."
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Know the organization:
Get the information as much as posible from the organaization you are applying for. The best source for you to look for is internet. You can find through the organization's website and if possible you can even call the information center of that organization for futhur informaiton that you think you have to know.
By knowing some usefull information, can help you duing the interview to make the interviwer think in mind that you are really interested in the organization. The other thing is that you have to find out what the organization is looking for from you. Findout the organization's requirement and then you know what you should do next.
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Some common question that can be asked:
During the interview process, the interviewer may ask you lots of questions and some questions are very common such as:
i). Tell me about yourself:
Started from your informaion background and give a brief explanation about your previous experience, but talk more about your role in the current position.
ii). Why do you want this position?
Telling the truth is a good way. showing your positive personal opinions toward the organization and the position.
iii). How much do you want?
Mention about your previous salary is much better than saying the amount of money you want. You are not supposed to bargan with the interviewer at the interview time. By telling your previous salary, the interviewer is clever enough to judge how much money is appropreated. Of course, don't forget to emphasize that the opportunities is the most important consideration.
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Question to ask back:
You are not supposed to sit and answer all the quesitons duing the interview process, but you can have a chance to ask back. It is usually at the end of the interview. The interviewer may say "Okay, I have asked
you alot of questions and now do you have any questions?" It's time to ask something you want to know. Hence, you have to be ready for some specific questions. Note: Never ask about salary, vocations, or other
benefits.
Hope you can use this tips for you interview and success!