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So, you\u2019ve landed your first job interview. Whether it\u2019s at your campus, or at the employer\u2019s office, it\u2019s natural for the butterflies to make the rounds in your tummy. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most freshers in their first few interviews are jittery but not when they are well prepared. To help job seekers find their feet in their first interaction, we have listed down a few interview questions for freshers along with answers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sum and substance of these interview tips is this:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Be in a positive frame of mind<\/span>
\u2022 Be thorough with your preparation<\/span>
\u2022 Work on your attitude<\/span>
\u2022 Dress to impress<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are five interview tips and common interview questions<\/a> for freshers.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Respect your interview<\/strong> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n


The first rule of any meeting, and therefore the interview, is to show basic respect. Honouring time is possibly the easiest way to make a good first impression. Get to the venue a little before schedule to freshen up or just calm your nerves. During the interview, ensure you make eye-contact, have an open body language, smile gently, and don\u2019t lose sight of the dress code<\/a>. Even if you\u2019re a first-timer, you can come across as a professional.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Be thorough<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n


If the content were king, your preparation will determine the king\u2019s efficacy. Do your research for the position and company so you don\u2019t stutter or hit a blank when asked questions like the ones below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do you know about the company? <\/strong><\/span>You\u2019d be able to answer this question easily if you\u2019ve ever just looked at your employer\u2019s website. Go through it with a fine-toothed comb and familiarise yourself with every aspect. In addition, news reports and blogs might also help.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do you want to work here?<\/strong> <\/span>Every company has a specific culture that can be perceived through not only interactions with its people, but also by checking out their website and experiencing their products or services. All you need to do is keep your eyes and ears open. Connect your own goals with that of the company\u2019s to formulate a winning answer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why should we hire you?<\/strong> <\/span>The answer, friends, lies, once again, on the company\u2019s website. Check out the career\u2019s page and typically there will be a few lines about the company\u2019s work ethic. How do you fit in? There\u2019s your answer!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 Not sure? Here’s how you should go about answering:<\/strong> Why should we hire you?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How does stand out from our competitors, in your assessment? <\/strong><\/span>If you consume news, especially related to business and your industry, in addition to your dream company, you\u2019ll contextualise this answer with ease.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where do you see your career going at?<\/strong> <\/span>The answer to most company-related questions lies in their website, the role you are being interviewed for and what the company\u2019s ambitions are. In addition, give some thought to the options you have ahead of you considering your qualifications and interests. This will help you formulate a clear and concise answer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Get technical<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n


Irrespective of which industry you are interviewing for, you will be expected to display deep and extensive knowledge of core concepts, metrics and methods. Be thorough, be honest and also point out certifications that you may have received for specific technical abilities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Attitude and behavior<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n


Recruiters seek versatile and enthusiastic candidates \u2013 so you will be expected to demonstrate those values. Some questions to the effect are listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can we expect from you in the first quarter of your service at the company?<\/strong> <\/span>In an ideal scenario, you should be asking this question, but if your recruiter decides to turn it around, mention the broad values that you will focus on developing and working within the realms of.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk about a time when you made a suggestion that was put into action at work?<\/strong> <\/span>The interviewer would like to understand if your inputs are deemed useful. This is your chance to appear as the hero in your movie.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever had a conflict with a boss or superior? How was it resolved?<\/strong> <\/span>Play down the obvious \u201cyes\u201d and talk about your listening skills and willingness to comprehend the other side and enter intra-organisational collaborations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have to have to do multiple important and divergent tasks, how will you manage? <\/span><\/strong>This question ventures to gauge your time management skills. Talk about your mindfulness about your duties, alignment with organisational priorities and goals as backbones of your own decision-making.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. What to wear?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n


They say clothes maketh man (or woman!). Your capabilities may come through in a conversation but judging your appropriateness as a future employee begins right from the moment you enter the interview room. What a recruiting manager sees is what she bases her judgment on.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips that will go a long way:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n