Kumari Palany & Co

Being unemployed is an excuse.

Posted on: 17/May/2010 7:38:40 AM

Most of us are trained on Do’s and Don’ts in job interviews. Most conspicuous and common No`s during interviews which include maintaining punctuality, not to answer the phone during the interview, not to handover resume with typos, avoiding the use of silly e-mail address, abstain yourself from bad mouthing your last boss. An uncompromising attitude stands as an obstacle to your success. It should be kept in mind that even though one does not wish to compromise with his or her expectations, it is wise to hold some of the demands and be flexible for a temporary period of time. Relying on search engines proves fatal.  Best thing to do is to respond to recruitment advertisements. The way you present yourself by your resume and personally in the interviews is the key. You should present your profile in such a way that it should be very close to the profile of the job you are applying for. It needs little research and analysis through known sources or net or otherwise to know about the company and about the requirements of the job. If you are experienced, highlight your achievements. Be always positive. Never use negative words nor curse earlier employer. Be truthful. Do not make tall promises. Anything you do in the interview  be it responding to questions, presentation of yourself and your mannerism should reflect your positive attitude towards life and the best part of your personality as a reliable , honest person willing to commit himself , willing to undergo  the required grind and has the fire in him to achieve or scale new heights.

To make an effective impression on your potential employer, put more focus on them and assure them of abilities to handle the responsibility and fulfill their demands.

Your failure to demonstrate long term potential puts you in a tight spot. Employers want to know how important your contribution would be in the future. The question "Where do you see yourself in five years?" is not just for drill but they wish to know that. So you must be confident when you answer that.

At the end of it if you are not selected find out ‘Why?’ It only to know a lesson. Failures are lessons. Perseverance pays. Do not get into rigid about getting into a level. Grab at the opportunity and make it as a spring board.

Do not be jobless even for a month. You will find it difficult to explain