Suit up for success : What To Wear During An Interview!

Perfect resume, answered all questions even the tricky ones. Yet not able to land the dream job. Were you dressed perfectly?

Reality check time.

"First Impression is the last impression"

How many of you have seen "How i met your mother" and the legendary Barney Stinson? The first Impression he gives is how he is dressed.

Yes taking him as an example you all can flourish in your interviews.The first impression you make on a potential employer is the most important one. The first judgment an interviewer makes is going to be based on how you look and what you are wearing.  

It is important to look professional and well-groomed. 

Interview Appearance Tips

Within the first five seconds of meeting someone, you are generally evaluated on your appearance. It is important that your appearance match the culture of the company.

General Tips

• Dress conservatively
• Clothes should be wrinkle-free and clean
• All tags should be removed from clothing
• Make sure your clothes are lint-free
• Shirt cuffs should extend ½ inch below the jacket sleeve
• Minimum Jewelerry
• Wear a dress watch, not a plastic band watch
• Always have fresh breath, but do not keep gum or mints in your mouth
• Avoid having smoker’s breath or smoker’s clothing
• Do not wear perfume or cologne
• Wear deodorant
• No backpacks into the interview

Men

• Wear a navy or dark gray suit for the first interview
• The jacket should match the pants
• Wear a pressed and starched white or ivory long-sleeved shirt; 100 percent cotton is recommended
• The tie should be conservative; avoid a distracting eye-catching tie
• Always wear a belt if the pant has belt loops; a black leather belt is recommended
• Wear black shoes (wing tips) that do not have scuff marks or a worn heel
• Wear black calf length socks
• Always button your jacket; it’s o.k. to unbutton when you sit down
• Shave before the interview

                                

Women

• Wear a navy or other dark colored skirted suit for the first interview.Always wear a suit with a jacket; no dresses
• Shoes with conservative heels
• Conservative hosiery at or near skin color (and no runs!)
• No purses, small or large; carry a briefcase instead
• If you wear nail polish (not required), use clear or a conservative color
• Minimal use of makeup (it should not be too noticeable)
• No more than one ring on each hand
• One set of earrings only

What colors to wear

• Black
• Dark Grey
• Navy Blue
• Brown

Stick to the basic classic colors and avoid pinstripes.

Most Important

Follow these and land your dream Job

Regards
MBA Diaries Team

Read interview tips at http://managementkingdom.blogspot.in/2013/08/best-interview-tips-for-tricky.html

Best Interview Tips for TRICKY QUESTIONS. What to say and what not to say

Do you wonder that despite a good resume why you haven't landed a good job?

Most likely the problem lies with you and not with your resume. It's not always that your resume gets you the dream job. It also depends how well you manage the interview part, especially the 'tough and tricky' questions.

Without much more flair i'm gonna give some tips that are asked in interview and how to crack them

Q - Tell us about yourself.

This is really more of a request than a question. But these few words can put you on the spot in a way no question can.

• Don't into a lengthy history or wander off in different directions. 
• Your response should be focused and purposeful. 
• Consider your response to this question as a commercial that sells your autobiography. 
• Provide an answer that includes basic personal and professional information

Time Limit - 60 Seconds

Q - Where do you see yourself five years from now?

This open-ended question is one of the most difficult and stressful ones job seekers face. Employers ostensibly ask this question because they are looking for people who know what they want to do and who are focused on specific professional goals.

"In five years I hope to be working with an employer in an increasingly responsible position, that enables me to utilize my talents and work closely with my colleagues in solving important problems. I see myself taking on new and exciting challenges in an enjoyable environment and hopefully this will be with your company."
Do not indicate that you hope to start your own business, change careers, or go back to school. Such responses indicate a lack of long-term interest since you do not plan to be around for long.

Q - We all have weaknesses. What are some of your major weaknesses?

This is not the time to confess all your problems nor to confidently say you have no weaknesses. The best way to handle this question is to mention personal weaknesses that are outside the job or a professional weakness that you have already improved upon.

The key to answering negative questions is to give them a positive spin. For this particular question your best bet is to admit to a weakness that isn't catastrophic,

• I don’t have as much management experience as I’d like – I believe that I have strong leadership potential, but I really want the opportunity to grow these skills.
• "I have a real weakness for chocolate that tends to go right to my waist! I'm watching my calories carefully these days!

Q - What type of decisions do you have difficulty making?

Show that you are generally decisive but mention that there are situations that give you time to pause or you are learning how to better make decisions. For example,

"I sometimes have difficulty choosing between two equally good ideas"

Q - What is your biggest failure?

Focus on something outside your work or something that happened on the job that you later fixed. Do not admit to any personal quality that might hamper job performance, such as procrastination, laziness or lack of concentration. Choose something that will not reflect badly on your ability to perform in the given position, such as one that took place early in your career.

Q - We're considering two other candidates for this position. Why should we hire you rather than someone else?

Do not be distracted by the mention of two other candidates, you don't know anything about them and they could be fictitious. Focus on what strengths you bring to the table.

These should be consistent with the four things most employers are looking for in candidates during the job interview: 

• competence, 
• professionalism, 
• enthusiasm, 
• and likability. 

Q - What would you do if one of our competitors offered you a position?

The interviewer is trying to determine whether the candidate is truly interested in the industry and company, or whether he or she has chosen the company randomly. Contrast your perceptions of the company with its competitors, and talk about the company's products or services that you've encountered. In the long run, which players do you believe are most viable and why? This is also a good place to ask the interviewer for his or her opinion.

Q - Why should We hire you?

Don't repeat your resume or employment history. Offer one or two examples to explain why you're talking to this particular company. This question often remains unasked, but it's always in the back of the recruiter's mind. Even if this question isn't asked, you should find an opportunity to use your prepared response sometime during the interview, perhaps in your closing remarks.

IMPORTANT TIPS

• Don't blame others
• Sell yourself
• Be positive
• Stay calm
• Do your homework well