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Facts to Gather Before Interviewing
—     Latest news reports on the company
—     Major Products/Services
—     Key Financial Figures
—      Organizational structure
—      Major competitors
 
Likely Questions in management interviews
—      Tell us about yourself. 
—      Why should we hire you?
—      Where you see youself after x years?
—      What you dislike about yourself?
—      What are your salary requirements? 
 
How To Answer Those Typical management interview Questions


—      Explorative Questions
1.     Tell me about yourself. The answer to this question should not start with the information that you have already mentioned in your cv.Take it as an opportunity and tell about you competancies that suit the offered job profile.
2.     What are your strengths?
Keep this as internship related as possible by relating to a internship task/skill that you know to be an asset of yours.
3.     What are your weaknesses?
The employer is looking for honesty here, so play smart and tell any weakness that will not effect your profession life.For a selling job dont answer that you hate travelling.
4.     Motive Questions
What can you contribute to this company?
Where do you see youself five years down the line?
This type of question should be answered enthusiastically. Show the  interviewer you are interested in the position and relate the answers to the duties and responsibilities of the job.
5.     Personality Questions
How do you utilize the spare time?
Present yourself as a well-rounded person. Your answer gives you dimension, describe your hobbies briefly.
6.     Job Satisfaction Questions
Why do you want to go for a selling internships?
In another terms an interviewer is asking you to compare your qualities with the internships offered.So match them at the maximum level.
 
Ask The Right Questions In management interview
Inerview is a two way process.. Employers expect you to ask questions, indulge in a two-way conversation in order to get to know you better and assess you for the job in mind.
Don't hesitate to ask questions. Not only will it show that you're keen on the job being offered, but it will also help you determine if this is the right job for you. The research you did earlier on the company should form a basis for some of your questions.
Ask job related questions. Focus on the internship, the company, products, services and people. Dont hesitate to ask your salary and the company HR policies as it is the important information that an applicant must know.
Here are a few sample questions you could ask:
—      What would my responsibilities and duties be?
—      What are performance apparisal parameters( for final placement)?
—      What projects would I be involved in now? Within the first year?
—      What would my career path be like during the next year or two?
—      What would be the opportunities I'd get to enhance my skill sets?
 
If you like what you see make a positive statement about the position. If you are sincerely interested in the position and are satisfied with the answers given, you should ask the interviewer if he/she feels that you are qualified for the position
 
Dressing Rightly

 
Possible Reasons Why You Didn't Get Called After the Interview
a)Atitude problems.
Sometimes, candidates may come across as arrogant and "know it all" in their approach. It may turn off the interviewer, and you must keep in mind that while they can afford to be self-centered, candidates cannot.
b)Appearance.
Many candidates do not consider their appearance as much as they should. First impressions are quickly made in the first three to five minutes. Dress neatly, soberly and show that you are a professional.
c)Lack of research.
It's obvious when candidates haven't learned about the job, company or industry prior to the interview. Visit the library or use the internet to research the company, then talk with friends, peers and other professionals about the opportunity before each meeting.
d)Not having questions to ask.
Asking questions shows your interest in the company and the position. Prepare a list of intelligent questions in advance.
e)Not readily knowing the answers to interviewers questions.
Anticipate and rehearse answers to tough questions about your background, such as an employment gap. Practicing with your spouse or a friend before the interview will help you to frame intelligent responses.
f)Relying too much on résumés.
Employers hire people, not paper. Although a résumé can list qualifications and skills, it's the interview dialogue that will portray you as a committed, responsive team player.
g)Too much humility.
Being conditioned not to brag, candidates are sometime reluctant to describe their accomplishments. Explaining how you reach difficult or impressive goals helps employers understand what you can do for them.
h)Not relating skills to the employer's needs.
A list of startling accomplishments mean little if you can't relate them to a company's requirements. Reiterate your skills and convince the employers understand what you can do for them.
i)Handling salary issues too soon.
Candidates often ask about salary and benefits too early. If they believe an employer is interested, they may demand inappropriate amounts and price themselves out of the jobs. Candidates who ask for too little undervalue themselves or appear desperate. Use a little tact. Know when it's right to talk money. And avoid showing how much you want the job to the point of underselling your market value.
j)Lack of career direction.
Job hunters who aren't clear about their career goals reveal their lack of direction and their inability to contribute to the growth of the organisation.
k)Just checking out.
Some applicants, particularly those in certain high-tech, sales and marketing fields, will admit they're just checking out opportunities to see their market value, and have little intention of changing jobs. This wastes time and leaves a bad impression with employers who they may need to contact in the future.
As a recruiter said "interviews are tricky, and luck plays a part too. If you haven't got the job offer, don't worry, the important thing is to learn from the mistakes. And look forward to the next interview with determination and confidence"

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