How to Face The interview The first impression in interview

The first impression the interviewer will have of you is as you come through the door. Knock on the door and as soon as you are invited to do so, walk-in confidently and smiling. Do not put your head tentatively, round the door as if to check whether or not you are really invited.

Remember most people from the basic opinion about you within two minutes of meeting you. For this reason, your initial two minutes inside the interview room are crucial.

Interviews make everyone nervous and unfortunately many of the most irritating mannerisms are those into which we retreat when under pressure. Talking too much and avoiding people,s eyes are just two of them. Others are mumbling, excessive fidgeting, slumping into the chair, giving mono-syllabus answers like Yes/No, giggling, using too many hand gestures, chewing gum or biting nails.

Everybody in this world gets nervous, but he/she excels the most who can keep a check on his/her nervousness.

Basically, interviewers are hoping that the answer to all their prayers is going to come walking through that door of the interview room.

So, what is making you nervous you have the confidence; go for it!!

MARK YOUR GESTURES: Since the interviewer is looking for a reliable, self-confident, honest individual who knows how to be friendly without being irritatingly overfamiliar. It is sensible to know some of the basic body languages that will work against you as well as what will cause a favorable reaction. It is impossible to remember and keep track of all your gestures, but you should be careful to avoid the following:

• Lolling back in your chair in an over-relaxed way, possible with your hands behind your head. This far too over-confident for the situations and will cause a very bad reaction.
• Getting too close to the interviewer. This invades his/her territory and makes the interviewer feel threatened. This also shows that you are too excited and cannot keep a check over yourself.
• Putting your hand in your pockets. Depending on the way you do in this can look insolent aggressive of defensive.
• Crossing your arm tightly, in front of you. This is a very defensive position and will prevent a relaxed atmosphere from being established.
• Evading eye contact with the interviewer.
• Don't put your arm and elbows on the table and the body leaned towards the table.
• Don't make a tap-tapping noise on the table with a pen pencil or your fingers.
• Do not shake your lag as you sit. Males should not cross their legs while sitting.
• Do not pick your nose or scratch where you itch during the interview.
• Remember sometimes doors are fitted with a door closure. In that case, please don't apply force on the door for closing.

SOME DO'S AND DON'T'S FOR GIVING A GOOD IMPRESSION AT THE INTERVIEW

• Dress smartly and appropriately - not in bright colors.  
• And ladies should avoid heavy make-up, too much perfume, and excessive jewelry.
• A woman should wear a neat, tailored hairstyle. If your hair is longer then shoulder length, consider pulling it back for a sharper look.
• A beard can impart a rugged look or an intellectual look. While facial hair might not be right for all interview situations, it is acceptable to sport a well-groomed mustache or beard in today's business climate.
• Men must pay attention to their hands. Hands should be clean, with trimmed and neat nails.
• The shirt you wear must have long sleeves, even in summer months. No excuses Short sleeves will greatly diminish your professional look.
• Always reach at least 30 minutes before the interview.
• Walk and sit with good posture at the place of the interview - who knows someone might be observing you (through a closed-circuit camera)
• Shake hand firmly and briefly. Shake like a man.
• Maintain and relaxed behaviors.
• You may say 'Good Morning' Or 'Good Afternoon' as the case may be.
• There is no harm in wishing a lady number of the panel first and then the other male members.
• Look at the interviewer as you speak to each other.
• Listen to the interviewer properly. Try to read between the lines show genuine interest, earn the interviewer trust and make him feel important.
• Smile when you active and leave. Also, smile whenever appropriate during the interview.
• Speak clearly and distinctly enough to be heard. Don't speak too fast.
• Judge when have said enough.
• Don't try to flatter the members of the interview board. A flatters only embarrasses and even irritates and another person.
• Do not occupy the sent unless formally asked to do so...
• Don't be rude.
• Close the interview confidently with a one-liner.
• Even if you have to wait for 2 hours for your turn, please don't get bored. Rather, I should you some motivational/inspirational books and go through them to pass your time.
• If your subject is philosophy, please don't stretch your conversation on the topic like death, rebirth, etc.
• If your hobby is Astrology Numerology, I suggest you avoid the topic as far as possible. Don't go that extra mile to prove that you are a genius at it.
• The candidate must not answer before completion of the question being asked by the interviewers(s).

  If the boss is smoking and he offers you a cigarette, say, "No, Thank you," and reject the offer. Please do not say. "I don't smoke as it is a bad habit." The boss might feel that you are indirectly sermonising.