Hi All. It was my long time wish to express my views about interviews. The wait was to gain more experienced to nail down my words. As I am into technology my words here are limited to technology.
To preface we can find 2 categories of interviewers at the broader level.
Category 1: One who challenges you
These guys always try to dominate and will be thrilled to know what mistakes u do and how well they can trap you.
Category 2: One who wants to know how much you know
They just query to know what u know and will you fit to their requirement.
Though in both cases they will be testing your ability consequences of category one is always negative. And if you’re mild it brings down your morale instead of making you aware of what else you need to learn.
Whatever it is what matters is the result and we always want to win. I am putting down my view which can be worked out at either of the above mentioned cases.
1. Drive your interview
Its always you who drives the interview. Think well where you want to drive the interview. Make sure you fix boundaries to the areas you are strong in.
2. Guesstimate
Be aware of the questions you can be asked. A day before the interview step yourself into interviewer shoe and guess what all questions can be fired at you.
3. Be precise
Do not drag the answers make it clear and concise. Make sure to frame words so that interview is satisfied with your answer. When I say satisfied you just need to make sure your answer remains no doubt or leave more questions in interviewers mind.
4. Do not get irritated
Most of the time you may face questions which may be very simple and some times very tough. Do not panic in either of the cases. Former one they will be testing your common sense and latter case they will be testing your maximum.
5. Analyze
After each interview analyze what went wrong. Be ready for the next interview with corrective steps.
Failure analysis
Category 1: They always challenge you in extremes (either basics or fundo). So that means you should dive deeper into technology.
Category 2: Your skill sets are not up to their requirements. So you need to go wider in technology.
Note: All characters and their behaviors are imaginary. Any resembles with the reader is pure coincidence. J
