Power Tips for Success in the Interview

1. KISS: Keep it Short & Simple. Remember, be short, be brief and be interesting. No long lectures on your past or strengths. No one likes a bore! It should not take more than 90-120 seconds to answer a question.
2. Match your Strengths: With those of the organization's requirements. Find the fit between yourself and the position and tell the interviewer same. Don't assume that they will know this. Tell them!
3. Teamwork: Speak like you are part of their team. Talk about the organization, what you know about them, how excited you are at the prospect of being part of their winning teams. Show enthusiasm.
4. Look Feel and Behave confident: Your dress and voice should match with the organizations culture. Image is often as important as content. Don't wear a heavy deodorant or cologne. Dress as per the company's culture but one level higher than required. For example, if the company employee wears jeans and t-shirts to work, dress in a formal pant and shirt for the interview. Here a tie or jacket is not required.
5. Ask questions. This tells the interviewer that you are confident and curious. The types of questions you ask and the way you ask them can make a huge impression on the recruiter. Remember that Good questions require advance preparation.
6. Thank you note: Keep an interview journal. As soon as possible, after the interview send a thank you message to the recruiter or the company for giving you the opportunity. Then write a brief summary of what happened. Note any follow-up action you should take and put it in your calendar.
7. Sell yourself: As if you are the product and the company is the buyer. Just like any other sale, the product has to be packaged and sold in the most pleasing and efficient manner. It is the same with job interviews.
8. Know your Resume: You have to be the master of your own resume. Role-play each and every point in your resume with your friends and family and ask them to grill you any gaps, terminations, short periods of employments etc. You have to memorize the dates mentioned in your resume by heart.