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to this question he received is in IIM Kashipur with a the result was. Always end with a positive, successful

specific example that shows what the student learnt. solution, or provide what you learned from that specifi c
Candidate prepared ahead of time with an example of situation.
something that happened in his college, and thereaft er
on a project or during the last semester. He failed in an Most Importantly “When the hiring manager asks: ‘Do
important test, and then he answered by explaining how you have any questions for me?’ we expect candidates
candidate changed his study habits to get a better grade on to take out their notes and ask some specifi c questions

the next one. about what they do. This shows your interest,” Kristi
Jones, Director of talent acquisition at Spring Venture
Question: What are your salary requirements? Group says. “It shows that you did some homework and
preparation prior to the interview and that you took
Sunanda says, the candidate should always be prepared to initiative in searching for additional information.”
answer this, noting that it’s better to be prepared than to
improvise an answer. With a little practice and preparation, you will be on your

way to having a great first interview. Moreover, remember,
“Not being ready or refusing to discuss what candidate even if you do not get the first job you interview for, do not

wants in detail can lead to disaster,” she says. “Never leave give up. The above pointers will help you practise interview-
it in the hands of the company to determine your worth. ing, so you will be more comfortable with the process.
Say what you want and then be prepared to negotiate.”
Last but not least Dress appropriately. Choose simple and
How you should answer: Conduct research on the appropriate attire for the position you are interviewing
average salary for this role in location. Tell them what you for. If you are not sure what to wear, ask an adult family
expect to make and why. If you have years of experience member, teacher, or guidance counsellor. Look at what

in the field, mention that. If they ask a follow-up question, you should not wear to a first job interview, as well.

such as, “How did you come up with that salary?” you will
then be prepared to reference the research you conducted. Design all smart answers in advance
You will face these questions—and more like them—
Question: Tell me about a time you had to work on a because hiring managers need to know that the person
project where one team member was not pulling their they hire has both feet planted firmly on the ground.

weight. What role did you play?
The key to having a successful interview—whether it’s

According to Scott Gordon, VP of talent solutions at Vaco, your first or your fi ftieth—is to prepare ahead of time,
hiring managers use this question to understand past dress appropriately, and try to stay calm.
behaviour in order to determine future work performance.
They will test how candidate will perform on a team and Practising answering interview questions beforehand is

simulating how you would perform in a real-life situation. helpful.
“We’re looking to learn if you are a team player, if you take Credit
initiative and how you follow through,” explains Gordon. Kristi Jones, Director of talent acquisition at Spring Venture
Group

How you should answer: Give a specific example. You Saurabh Deep Singhla CHRO at E Com Express
should have one prepared ahead of time to explain what Scott Gordon, VP of talent solutions at Vaco
happened, how you handled the confrontation and what Sunanda Rao Founder Conccept

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