Decoding the Personal Interview Myths!!

There are so many questions in our mind whenever we appear for an interview. What to do and what not to do, whom to listen and whom not to, what to refer and what not to, it creates such a chemical locha in our mind that we ended up pressurizing ourselves. Today we are going to clear few myths which prevail in most of the people minds regarding personal interview.

Myth 1: Good looks help you to get a job

Of course, you should be presentable and dressed appropriately but thinking that only good looks will get you a job would not be the right thing to do.  Recruiters know the cost involved in bad hiring.  So be rest assured concentrate on your domain knowledge and on your overall personality.

Myth 2: Never Say I Don’t Know

You want to impress the viewer It’s like twenty – twenty tournament and you wants to hit boundaries on every ball.  But even in T-20 tournament players have to leave some balls to get settled on the pitch. So if you don’t know the answer just say the three magical words i.e. I don’t know. When you will start pretending then you will start descending in the eligible candidate list of interviewer.

Myth3: More the merrier

Interviews are mainly to build a rapport with a interviewer. He may ask certain questions to you in which little detail is needed. You need to be careful here. Don’t give the overtly detailed answer as it might distract the interviewer. Don’t get into finer details of the things.

Myth 4: Take it easy and just be you

It doesn’t mean that you go there with a track pant, ruff hairs and showing your cool tattoo to the interviewer. It’s a formal engagement so respect the environment. Interviewer may get frank with you but you must know your limits.

Myth 5: Most qualified person will get the Job

Well, sadly it’s not true. Less qualified but more outgoing person gets a job. Make eye contact with the interviewer, compliment him on his professional accomplishments and set the tone of the interview. If you are shy or introvert then try it beforehand. Also, don’t give only one word answers. Little bit explanation is needed.

These were some of the myths which might help you to crack the interview. If it works and you get a job and don’t forget to say thank you to us in our comments section.