Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Paying Attention to Your Speech Can Make or Break a Job Interview

Job interviews are pertinent for interviewee who is in search of suitable job. There are many things which are kept in mind by the candidates for qualifying the interview. Communication skills are one of the most important considerations in the interview. You may dress as smartly as you can and can maintain the neatness but if you are not speaking properly then it may create problem for the candidate and interviewer may not feel that you are the right candidate suitable for the particular job. There are many types of interviews which are faced by the applicants and it is necessary to be prepared for every type of interview.

Following pointers throw light on speech during interview:
  1. People applying for the jobs like to build a good resume for impressing the recruiter but verbal presentation is most important for impressing the recruiter. It may be possible that you may qualify the criteria and you are successful in impressing the recruiter but verbal ability can create magic and if you fail to use your verbal ability then disqualification is sure. 
  2. There is need to check the way of speaking in front of interviewer. It is quite obvious that candidate gets nervous in front of interviewer but maintaining the calm and composure is required to impress the recruiter. You can speak slowly for regaining your confidence. Always take a pause and let the interviewer to speak.
  3. You have to sell yourself in front of interviewer and there is no need to speak the words which shows your overconfidence. Speak confidently and simpler manner. Don't use the words which offend the interviewer.
  4. Clear expression is important for impressing the interviewer. Using the absurd words shows the lack of confidence. You can speak slowly and can pause if you are not getting the point to speak but never use the expression which gives negative impact on interviewer. You have to speak in professional way for impressing the interviewer. 
  5. Prepare some questions which are asked in every interview. You can do the rehearsals which can help in speaking in a better way. Try to practice the way of speaking in front of your friend for better performance in interview. You should avoid the occasional words which are common among people.
All the best for your interview and always keep the above tips in mind. 

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