Walk in with your back straight and shoulders squared, with a friendly smile.
You: Good Morning/Afternoon/ Evening!
Interviewer: Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening! Please have a seat.
You: Thank you!
Interviewer: We have your application, but would like you to tell us a little bit about yourself.
You: My name is ___________ ( Please say it, especially if your interviewer is either from another part of the country or from another country altogether, as it gives them an opportunity to learn how to pronounce your name) and I am an Engineering professional, specialising in ___________ Engineering. I am particularly interested in a career in _______________(state the career/job that you are applying for) because I am especially keen on gaining experience about ( Design/ Maintenance/ Operations, etc.) A friendly person, I am happy to work in teams and am keen to learn at first and then later contribute to the team. (Stop there, because you don't want to sound desperate)
Interviewer: Why do you want to work with our company particularly?
You: I would like to work with your company as it is involved with _____________(This is where you show off all the research you have done on the company), which is an area of interest, especially for your line of products.
Interviewer: So why should we hire you amongst all the applicants who have applied?
You: I bring with me an attitude of humility to learn, sufficient technical knowledge as can be expected from a fresh graduate and a desire to take pride in what I do, that is to do whatever I am assigned, as best as I can.
Interviewer: Tell us a little bit about your family.
You: (Give them the bare essentials, accurately and in brief)
Interviewer: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
(By now, they have seen a good bit of you and have formed their own opinions, but they want to see how you perceive yourself )
You: My strengths are ___________ ( don't boast, they already have judged you, and will match up what you are saying with their own impressions). My weaknesses are ____________( try to keep it singular and strategic, they are not your family priests. If it is so objectionable that no one will hire you, it would be wise not to mention it. Be honest up to a point!)
Interviewer: Are there any questions that you would like to ask?
You: Please tell me about the work your company is doing in ______ projects and if there is any scope for me, over a period of time, to be involved in them? (This will underline your genuine interest in the company. DO NOT ASK about money and perquisites at this stage of your career, you really do not have that much bargaining power, just yet.)
Interviewer: Are you open to postings elsewhere in the country?
You: Yes (Unless you have serious family reasons to say no; if they ask this question, it is a signal that they are considering you and you should be happy, as a fresh graduate you are looking to learn about life in the real world, don't be timid).
Interviewer: Thank you, we shall revert to you in ______.
You: Good Morning/Afternoon/ Evening!
Interviewer: Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening! Please have a seat.
You: Thank you!
Interviewer: We have your application, but would like you to tell us a little bit about yourself.
You: My name is ___________ ( Please say it, especially if your interviewer is either from another part of the country or from another country altogether, as it gives them an opportunity to learn how to pronounce your name) and I am an Engineering professional, specialising in ___________ Engineering. I am particularly interested in a career in _______________(state the career/job that you are applying for) because I am especially keen on gaining experience about ( Design/ Maintenance/ Operations, etc.) A friendly person, I am happy to work in teams and am keen to learn at first and then later contribute to the team. (Stop there, because you don't want to sound desperate)
Interviewer: Why do you want to work with our company particularly?
You: I would like to work with your company as it is involved with _____________(This is where you show off all the research you have done on the company), which is an area of interest, especially for your line of products.
Interviewer: So why should we hire you amongst all the applicants who have applied?
You: I bring with me an attitude of humility to learn, sufficient technical knowledge as can be expected from a fresh graduate and a desire to take pride in what I do, that is to do whatever I am assigned, as best as I can.
Interviewer: Tell us a little bit about your family.
You: (Give them the bare essentials, accurately and in brief)
Interviewer: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
(By now, they have seen a good bit of you and have formed their own opinions, but they want to see how you perceive yourself )
You: My strengths are ___________ ( don't boast, they already have judged you, and will match up what you are saying with their own impressions). My weaknesses are ____________( try to keep it singular and strategic, they are not your family priests. If it is so objectionable that no one will hire you, it would be wise not to mention it. Be honest up to a point!)
Interviewer: Are there any questions that you would like to ask?
You: Please tell me about the work your company is doing in ______ projects and if there is any scope for me, over a period of time, to be involved in them? (This will underline your genuine interest in the company. DO NOT ASK about money and perquisites at this stage of your career, you really do not have that much bargaining power, just yet.)
Interviewer: Are you open to postings elsewhere in the country?
You: Yes (Unless you have serious family reasons to say no; if they ask this question, it is a signal that they are considering you and you should be happy, as a fresh graduate you are looking to learn about life in the real world, don't be timid).
Interviewer: Thank you, we shall revert to you in ______.
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