How to improve your chances of getting a job?

Employment Process:
(contribution by
anuroop Srivastava)

(I) Things to consider before you apply for a job:

1. Make sure you understand what the role involves. If it’s possible, speak to a representative from the company.

2. Prepare your CV – make sure all of your details are correct and up to date. Try to get someone else to look at it and get their opinion. This will have a huge impact on how the employer will perceive you.

3. Use the Internet as a resource for:
− Company information.
− Information about the department/group.
− Samples of documents or other tools you might be involved with if you get the job.


(II) Before the interview:
• Present well – first impressions count, so make sure you give it your best shot.
• Be on time – very important! If you can’t make it on time, call the company or person
you are meeting and let them know.
• Be prepared – know your CV inside out, and bring it with you. Is there anything else
you need to bring?
• Samples of work are always the best way to show off what you know.
Bring samples whether or not you’re asked to do so.
• Turn off mobile phones, alarms, organizers/PDAs and so on.

(III) At the interview
• Try to relax – most employers are not out to get you. Try to look enthusiastic about the interview – people that give off negative vibes in an interview often get it back!
• Answer the questions! Don’t talk about friends, pets and other non-related facts –
unless asked.
• Be direct and precise with your answers. This may mean that you’ll have to have
practice questions prepared before the interview (that’s why we’re here – right?)
• Show that you’re an all-rounder.
• Think of scenarios before the interview that you could bring along with you. Rehearse these to the nth detail – and know what you want to say.


(IV) Answering questions
• Know what you want to say.
• Keep it simple.
• Have some order.
• Ask for pen and paper for these types of questions, if you have to – map it out!

(V) At the end of the interview:
• ASK QUESTIONS! Almost anything goes!
• Tools, technology, workspace, work hours
• Advancement, benefits and HR related issues
• Try to be a bit different.
• If possible, do some research on the company prior to the interview, and know what
you want to ask. Come prepared – showing a list of questions is not necessarily a bad
thing!
(summarised & edited by awanish)

AWANISH KUMAR SINGH-ITbytesclub-INMANTEC