Tips to crack any interview.

1. Research the company: Get to know the company's history, culture, products, services, and goals. This will help you understand what the company values and what they are looking for in an ideal candidate.

2. Prepare for common interview questions: Common interview questions include "Tell me about yourself," "Why do you want to work here?" and "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" Make sure you have thoughtful answers prepared for these types of questions.

3. Practice your interview skills: Practicing with a friend or family member can help you feel more confident and comfortable during the interview.

4. Dress professionally: First impressions are important, so make sure you dress appropriately for the interview.

5. Arrive early: Arriving at least 15 minutes early shows that you are responsible and respectful of the interviewer's time.

6. Be yourself: It's important to be authentic and true to yourself during the interview. Be honest about your qualifications and experiences, and let your personality shine through.

7. Ask questions: Showing interest in the company and the role can demonstrate your enthusiasm and commitment. Prepare a few thoughtful questions to ask during the interview.

8. Follow up: After the interview, be sure to send a thank-you note to the interviewer. This can help keep you top of mind and show your appreciation for the opportunity.

9. Prepare examples: Have specific examples ready to illustrate your skills and experiences, such as projects you have worked on, challenges you have faced, and how you solved problems.

10. Be confident: Confidence is key during a job interview. Stand up straight, make eye contact, and speak clearly and confidently.

11. Know your resume: Be familiar with the details of your resume, including your work history, education, and skills. The interviewer may ask follow-up questions about these items.

12. Show enthusiasm: Be positive and express your excitement about the opportunity to work for the company.

13. Listen carefully: Pay attention to the interviewer's questions and listen carefully to what they are saying. Make sure you understand the question before answering.

14. Be respectful: Treat the interviewer with respect, even if you don't agree with everything they say or if the interview is not going as well as you had hoped.

15. Consider body language: Your body language can have a big impact on the impression you make during the interview. Make sure your posture is good, avoid fidgeting, and maintain good eye contact.

16. Be prepared to negotiate: If you are offered the job, be prepared to negotiate the terms of the offer, such as salary, benefits, and start date.

During the interview

1. Be present well before your interview time

You do not want to be late for the interview you've been preparing for over the last however many days. If you are new to the interview place, carry a map to your location. If you are taking a public transport, keep a margin of 30 minutes to secure yourself from getting late. Arrive at least 15 mins before the reporting time. A little waiting isn't gonna cost you millions. But being late can!

2. Make an outstanding and impressive opening remark

A firm handshake, a cheerful greeting, a perfect salutation for the appetizers.

For the starters, at least make one statement out of your "interview context"

'It's a pleasure to meet you. How does your week look?'

'I am already loving this place. It's beautiful!'

'Oh, what an interesting piece of art I saw out there'

'The coffee here is so good'

Ice-breaking surely is traditional but it always works!

3. Tie your answers to your skills and accomplishments

There will be a tennis match of questions served and you will be playing the answers back.

When I am answering my interview questions, I make sure that every answer of mine exhibits a skill or a quality which is tailored perfectly for the job requirements. I add my accomplishments or my previous work experience, and what I learned from those. Amidst all this, make sure to keep your answers concise and focused. Do not speak negatively about your previous employers or peers.

The goal is that every answer must reflect one unique quality of yours.

Just keep these four bullets in your mind all the time, and you'll be fine.

By incorporating these additional tips into your interview preparation, you can further increase your chances of success. Good luck! ✌