Interview – ABLES INDIA

Reasons for failing in an interview

Reasons for getting rejected in an interview

Lack of punctuality;
Poor communication skills;
Not following instructions;
Unprofessional attire;
Poor body language;
Poor preparation and lack of research about the company;
Lack of positive attitude;
Lack of enthusiasm;
Vague and dishonest answers to the questions asked;
Lack of clarity.

Common mistakes candidates make in their interviews

Arriving late or too early;
Unprofessional attire;
Excess use of cell phones;
Not doing company research;
Unsure of resume facts;
Not expressing or talking too much;
Speaking negatively of previous employers.

Here are some important data regarding interviews :

Only 3% of candidates succeed in their interviews.
Arrogance is one of the reasons for rejection. Most recruiters reject candidates who seem arrogant.
Along with hard skills, candidates should have good soft skills to crack the interview. Soft skills contribute to 75% success in an interview.
After the pandemic, interviewers prefer phone interviews as a first step. It helps them to understand the candidate before conducting any interview. Interviewers ask candidates to submit a video resume before the video interview.
Lack of confidence is one of the factors for failure in an interview. Approximately 40% of candidates fail due to a lack of confidence.
Hygiene and grooming are basic needs for any interview. However, 70% of failures are due to these factors.
Candidates have good knowledge about their academics, but a lack of knowledge about the company they applied for leads to the failures of 45% of candidates.
Many candidates apply for jobs, but only a few get calls for interviews. Only 25% of resumes pass the litmus test.
About 95% of candidates who had taken a mock interview got their dream job. Mock interviews help enhance your soft skills, improve behavior-based answers, and reduce anxiety. Additionally, a mock interview helps to reflect on your attitude and improve your weak spots.

Key to a successful interview

Be sure about your education, work history, and hobby. The interviewer wants to know more about you as a person and professional. Show confidence in yourself and your abilities.

1. The First Impression

The first impression is the last. Candidates only have seven seconds to make a great first impression. A genuine, warm smile, a confident handshake, and a clear introduction help to create a first impression. Professional attire is the key.

2. Prepare well

Preparation about self, education, and career will help to face interview questions confidently. Appropriate content will help to give valid answers to the questions asked by interviewers.

3. Know the Company

Interview questions are directly or indirectly related to the company you have applied for. Also, try to figure out the expected question list.

4. Non-verbal communication

Recruiters do not favor candidates with unprofessional body language; this includes your smile, posture, etc. Eye contact is a good way of demonstrating confidence, and interviewees should aim to make eye contact with their interviewers. Use a mirror while preparing for an interview. Try to figure out non-verbal communication. Watch out for your body language before going for an interview.

5. Digital Interview

After the pandemic, most recruiters prefer video interviews. Candidates need to develop their digital literacy. Check audio, video, and background before an interview. Be well-groomed and dress professionally.

Our sessions have helped our participants understand the science behind interviews. We are happy that our sessions helped our participants in cracking interviews.

All the best !!!

Resume Building

A resume is a formal document of a job applicant, a summary of personal and professional experiences, skills, and educational history. A cover letter accompanies it, in which the applicant expresses an interest in a specific job or company and draws attention to the most relevant specifics on the resume.

Steps of resume writing

Choose the resume format & layout;
Mention your details & contact information;
Use a resume summary;
List your work experience & achievements;
Mention your soft & hard skills;
Include languages and hobbies;
Update relevant information;
Draft a cover letter;
Proofread Your Resume and Cover Letter.

Tips for composing your resume

Keep it concise;
Give detail whenever possible;
Highlight things you are good with;
Format it;
Be honest and accurate.

Your resume communicates qualifications and eligibility—who you are and what makes you different—to employers and recruiters.

Ideally, the resume has to be one page, but a two-page one works well for many job candidates. The extra page can be necessary to communicate all of the skills and experience the employer needs to see.

Hard Skills for a Resume:

Technical skills include specialized knowledge and expertise in fields such as IT, engineering, or science;
Computer Skills;
Analytical Skills;
Marketing Skills;
Presentation Skills;
Management Skills;
Project Management Skills;
Writing Skills.

Typically, a resume will include the following parts:

The header: your name, address, phone number, and email;
A professional Objective is a phrase or sentence that highlights your intentions and accomplishments;
Qualifications Summary;
Education;
Experience.

The most commonly used resume types are chronological, combination, and functional. For most people, the reverse-chronological resume format is the best option. It means listing your work experience and education in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent position and working backward through previous jobs or degrees.

The best resume font sizes are 11-12pt for text and 14-16pt for section titles and headers. The most-used resume formatting order is Contact information, work experience, skills, and education.

To crack a business deal, one must have a professional visiting card. If the interview is a business meeting, your Resume/CV is your visiting card. It helps you to –

Stand out among all applicants;
Grabs the attention of employers and recruiters;
Sells your skills and accomplishments;
Shows how you’re a match for a position or project;
And most importantly, you get a job interview!

Amol Dixit – Career Coach

मी पाहिलेल्या मुलाखती…

मला काही interviews attend करण्याची संधी मिळाली. Interviews मध्ये काही Graduates, Post graduates, Engineering, MCA आणि MBA candidates होते.

Interview मध्ये मला काही गोष्टी प्रकर्षाने जाणवल्या :

१. अर्ध्याहून अधिक candidates sandals, slippers घालून आले होते;
२. काही candidates jeans घालून आले होते;
३. काही candidates t-shirts मध्ये होते;
४. काहीजण formals मध्ये होते पण कपड्यांचे रंग खूपच भडक होते;
५. मुलांपैकी बहुतांश clean shave look मध्ये नव्हते;
६. काहीजण सतत mobile phone चा वापर करत होते;
७. काहीजण मित्रांशी किंवा फोनवर मोठ्याने बोलत होते;
८. बहुतांश candidates ची body language professional नव्हती.
९. काहीजणांचा attitude professional नव्हता.

जेव्हा interview चा निकाल लागला तेव्हा वरच्यांपैकी कोणाचेही selection झाले नाही. सर्व candidates ला जवळपास सारखेच टक्के होते. पण वरील नमूद केल्याला गोष्टींमुळे बहुतांश candidates interview देण्याआधीच interview मधून जवळजवळ बाहेर पडले होते. जे select झाले त्यांना चांगले package मिळाले.

Interviewers कधी selection न होण्याचे कारण सांगत नाहीत.

Training घेताना माझा नेहमी हा प्रयत्न असतो की प्रत्येक participants ला ह्या गोष्टी समजून सांगाव्यात व mock interview session मध्ये selection होण्यासाठी लागणाऱ्या गोष्टी करून घ्याव्यात. त्याचा चांगला परिणाम मला placement मध्ये दिसतो. माझ्याकडे trained झालेले बहुतांश participants चांगल्या companies/organizations मध्ये job ला लागले आहेत. ही माझ्यासाठी आनंदाची गोष्ट आहे की कोणाच्यातरी यशामध्ये माझा खारीचा वाटा आहे.

Interviews फक्त ५-१० मिनिटांची असते. कधीकधी वेळ जास्त होऊ शकतो. पण त्या वेळेत आपण कसे आपल्या व्यक्तिमत्वाचे, आपण मिळवलेल्या ज्ञानाचे आणि आपल्या योग्यतेचे सादरीकरण करतोय, ह्यावर आपले selection अवलंबून असते.

आशा आहे हा लेख interview ची तयारी करणाऱ्या candidates ला उपयोगी ठरेल…✍️

Group Discussion

The Group Discussion, or GD, is a crucial elimination round in an interview process that candidates must participate in after passing their aptitude test or written exam.

It is a crucial aspect of a jobseeker’s journey through interviews.

Many companies shortlist candidates basis their performance in group discussions, as it helps them gauge their ability to speak in large groups of people. Group discussion allows employers to identify personality traits like leadership, confidence, and interpersonal and teamwork skills of potential employees.

Usually, 10-15 candidates participate in the group discussion.

Panelists give the topic to gauge the candidates and check whether the candidate possesses the required traits and skills for the position.

You can expect any topic for a group discussion, such as current affairs, general knowledge, global politics, great personalities, prevalent ideas, and social issues.

Important Group Discussion Tips:

Reasoning ability;
Ability to think and act independently;
Leadership skills;
Communication skills;
Teamwork abilities;
Initiative-taking ability;
Flexibility and boldness;
Managerial qualities.

Here are some rules for group discussion:

Everyone is welcome to have a say;
We listen to each other and show respect for each other;
We have one person speaking at a time in groups;
Even if we disagree, we don’t judge others;
We always treat each other with respect.

Tips to Win the Group Discussion :

Groom yourself;
Be aware of topics relating to your background;
Always carry a pen and notebook;
Initiate the discussion, if possible;
Communicate effectively;
Listen carefully;
Work on your body language;
Maintain eye contact while speaking;
Be a good listener;
Speak well and aloud;
Maintain Decorum;
Avoid deviating from the topic;
Be the first to summarize the discussion.