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The
first step… responding to the interview call letter
The
postman has just delivered your call letter for the interview.
You are so excited and can hardly conceal your happiness that
your hard work is finally going to pay off... but remember, this
is the time to prepare for the interview. Without adequate preparation,
the interview may not go as successfully as you want it to.
- First,
contact the organisation and confirm receipt of the call letter.
- Orally
confirm your participation in the interview.
- You
could get further details like directions to the venue, places
for accommodation, whether travel costs will be borne by the
organisation etc.
- Written
confirmation through a letter expressing your interest and reconfirming
your participation must be sent the same day itself.
- This
is a good opportunity to get additional information on the organisation.
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Some
questions you may want to ask:
- What
is the interview process? Is there a group discussion,
written test etc
- How
long will the interview last?
- Will
you be able to travel the same day or should you plan
to travel the next day?
- Will
you need to attend a second interview? If so, with
whom? ( for outstation candidates )
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- Make
arrangements for transport and accommodation.
- Arrangements
for rail, air or bus tickets should be made as early as possible,
especially if long-distance travel is involved.
- Plan
your schedule in such a way that you reach your destination
an evening before the actual interview, so that you can rest
and need not be fatigued before the interview.
- Keep
your travel plans flexible - make provisions for delays at the
airport or station.
- Select
a place of accommodation that is not too far away from the interview
venue.
- Collect
details on the organisation.
- You
could get information from the company Web site
- Try
to network and get in touch with an employee of the organisation.
- A
copy of the balance sheet will provide additional information.
- Try
to get a copy of the induction booklet, which will give all
details about the company.
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Some
information you may want to get:
- When
was the company established?
- What
is their core business?
- Where
are their offices?
- Vision
and mission statements.
- History
of their founder.
- Market
products and Market share.
- Who
are their competitors?
- Any
major projects being undertaken.
- Some
key employee profiles and how they have grown in the
organisation.
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- Plan
out a schedule for preparation for the interview.
There
may be only a few days left for the interview. Plan out an interview
preparation chart. Clearly write down the activities for each
day. Most importantly, stick to the schedule.
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