It is a very tough job market now days. You have to have additional skills to be successful. A little careful study and practice will give an edge over others and you will come out with flying colors. Here are some useful tips and suggestions.

First step for getting a job is to be able to get a call for personal interview from perspective employer. Your record till date matters a lot and how do you present that in CV will get you noticed among crowd. Be sure that your CV is written properly and is impressive. You may like to take expert help for writing CV.

Second step, which comes across, will be in form of written test for ·IQ and reasoning. ·English. ·General awareness or general knowledge. ·Abilities with basic math.

The third and final step before you are called for a final interview could be in form of a Group Discussion where your various abilities, which are discussed later, will be tested.

Congratulations now that you are through with first three steps finale has come and you have to show “Do you have it in you”. For this you have to know what do they really want? What your interviewer is looking for is how suitable you will be for job can you hit bull’s eye by having showing them suitable mix of Qualities in you? Just remember that having these qualities is one thing and demonstrating these is another, which is more important. Do not think that you have qualities and it is for them to judge these qualities. You will 100% go wrong. The qualities are

Must Qualities Following qualities can be considered to be must which you must posses, however depending on job profile there could be some differences: - ·Your Attitude ·Sincerity ·Faith in yourself ·Determination and self confidence ·Depth of knowledge ·Analytical abilities ·Integrity ·Interpersonal Skills ·Team spirit ·Loyalty ·Discipline ·Leadership ·Clarity of Thoughts

Should Qualities. These are additional qualities which, though not essential qualities but can be labeled as desirable qualities: - ·Maturity ·Adaptability ·Flexibility ·Wisdom ·Punctuality ·Written and verbal communication ·Initiative ·Your over all Personality ·Ability to influence others ·Physical Appearance ·Tolerable stress levels ·Sense of Humor ·Value System ·Motivation Level ·Honesty ·Good IQ and EQ ·Noticeable past demonstrated performance ·Good listening skills

This all put together reflects your overall potential for suitability of post on offer. There are few more qualities which can be put as could have qualities, which will give you, edge over others should there be a tie among you and your competitor: -

·Learn to solve problems and not create them. ·Plan and organize work in systematic manner. ·Get things done through other people. ·Show evidence of your motivations and interests.

Let us come closer and see what prospective employers have to say about their disliking about a candidate. These are results of a survey, which was undertaken by a popular magazine to find reasons for not hiring an otherwise suitable candidate: -

You can eat away your chances of success if you: -

·Act disinterested ·Do not do your homework ·Talk too little / TOO MUCH ·Display bad manners ·Run down your current or past employer ·Take credit for things you did not do ·Hide holes in your resumes ·Show lack of confidence in prospective employer ·Negotiate too early about salary even before they tell you that you are hired.

Their Criticisms of candidates

·Did not prepare well for interview ·Failed to listen to questions asked / answered wrong question. ·Provided superfluous information and unnecessary detail. ·Made negative comments about yourself / Showed low self-steem. ·Made negative remarks about company or interviewers. ·Were poorly motivated - didn't ask job related questions - didn’t take opportunities to sell yourself. ·Showed poor face-to-face communication skills

Certain don’t during interview

·Use interviewers' names, unless asked. ·Sit down, until you are invited. ·Worry about being nervous. Be sure that makes you more nervous. ·Show samples of your work, unless specifically requested ·Show disappointment if things aren't going your way. ·Correct interviewers unless in a tactful manner. ·Say anything negative about yourself/put yourself down. ·Criticize your current or previous employers. ·Give up hope if interviewer is negative/abrupt. ·Ask how well you've done in interview. ·Talk about salary/benefits/holidays unless they bring it up Before D Day

·Do company research. Know about company in general and department you are being tested for. This will give you idea about type of questions you will be asked and also prepare for answers you should be giving. ·Identify your skills & personal strengths and list these in a logical order. ·Match your skills to job requirements. By doing so you will position yourself at an advantage over others having similar qualifications and experience. ·List likely Interview questions

During interview. Be careful your

·Turnout ·Body Language ·Listening and verbal skills ·Knowledge ·Sharpness ·Grasping power ARE BEING PUT TO TEST

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