Interview Skills Updates

Hi! Nice to E-Meeting You. 

Does my cat speak English! How?  Yes, Learn to communicate in English. Ask How?

I have my science and thoughts on teaching and learn new things, which can help you to speak English easier and faster!

• Practice makes perfect!
• Please keep it simple.

There is no magic to learning faster English, but Practicing English is the best way to learn quickly.

"My cat speaks English."

"Sometimes my cat comes to me and tells me that she is hungry. Or that her leg hurts. How does my cat tell me these things? I don't speak pussycat language. "

Everyday science on the best ways to learn English faster:-

• Read everything you can get your hands on
• Focus on Speaking – Not on Grammar
• Talk to yourself in English.
• Talk with real live humans; the mirror is alternative. 
• Learn what you like
• Use every way you can to communicate.
• Immerse Yourself in the Language
• Practice with a Friend
• Watch English speaking movies.
• Write stories
• Record yourself speaking
• Listen and watch
• Accept help from other people.
• Actively take note of new vocabulary.
• Practice with natives, no matter your level!
• Don't give up

One Last Thing…

We live in a society where we are always trying to speed things up, but language learning is a process. It will not happen overnight and must be prepared to dedicate time and energy to learning English.

It is an investment in your future, so don't take shortcuts.

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Interview Question:

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST WEAKNESS?

Perhaps I have to use the past tense to answer this question because my greatest weakness as a student WAS to prioritise the tasks in hand. But I have managed to successfully overcome this weakness during my studies.

While I was pursuing graduation at college, I used to visit a small restaurant during weekends. If a customer walks in and orders for an egg sandwich and the shop owner is busy preparing food for other customers, then he would take out an egg and keep it on the left corner of the table. Once he is done with other orders, he could remember that the egg sandwich is yet to be prepared because he can see the egg lying on the table. Similarly, he keeps aside a potato, a tomato and so on, according to the orders.

This simple technique motivated me to learn in detail about this management theory, and I have started practising this procedure ever since.

Luckily, I have had an opportunity to learn as to how to convert my weakness into strength, and I will continue to learn such new techniques in future also.

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How to Have a Successful Interview

They may ask to write a short story or frame a story 

They may give a comprehensive passage and ask questions from that passage

They may give a few pointers and ask to write an email based on those pointers so must know the format of a basic email

 

Tentatively asked questions

Tell me about yourself?

My name is Ravi (full name). I am born and brought up in  Hyderabad.   I just answered my Btech in ……

My Dad is a retired government employee

I like Amazon for it’s organised and proficient service as an eCommerce service provider

I like the corporate setup and  interacting with people that’s why I am applying for the post of the customer service representative

I enjoy technology

In my free time, I engage myself in art and painting

 What are your salary expectations?

I would go by the company norms

Will you do a night shift?

Yes

How soon can you join?

Within a week

 

How To Write Professional Email Messages

1.To

The primary recipient will come first

Cc – secondary recipient

Bcc – mention the email id of the person you don’t want others to see

2. Subject title ( should be appropriate to the message you want to convey)

Example

Regarding interview

Submitting documents

Thank you for the interview

3. Greeting (should be followed by a comma)

Dear Sir/ Madam,   ( if you don’t know whether the person is male or female)

Dear Sir,

Dear Madam,

Dear Mr Reddy, ( never use Mr. or Mrs With the first name)

Example the person is Raghav Reddy

Address the person as Dear Mr Reddy,

Do not address a lady as Mrs If you are not sure she is married. You can address her as Ms.

Example –  Swetha Reddy

Dear Ms Reddy,

4. Sentences to begin the email.

Example

I am writing to you to mention about ….

I am writing to bring to your notice that ……

I am writing to thank you for the interview…

I am writing to you regarding the interview last week…

5. Concluding the letter first part

Example

Request – I request you to kindly look into the matter at the earliest

Apology – once again I apologize for the delay

Thanking  - once again I thank you for this great opportunity

6. Concluding the letter second part

I appreciate your cooperation in this matter and look forward to your response

7. final greeting

Sincerely,

Raghav Reddy

(sincerely should be followed by a comma)

 

Question – you had an interview last week, you did not submit the necessary certificates to HR on Monday but for some reason, you want to submit on Thursday

 

Subject – delay in submitting documents

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I am writing to you regarding the submission of my certificates. First of all, I would like to thank you for the opportunity. I apologize for not submitting the certificates on Monday. I had to urgently go to my hometown to collect some important documents so I was not able to come to your office.

I will be there definitely on Thursday.

I appreciate your co-operation in this matter.

Sincerely,

Swetha Reddy

 

Group Discussion Tips and Rules to Succeed

 

For any group discussion, we have first divided into four parts. The first paragraph would be what the subject actually means, two – it’s good points, three – it’s bad points and finally would your personal opinion.

For example the topic is – Caste system in India

 

1. Describe what the subject means – caste system in India is a system where people are divided into groups and subgroups depending on their karma, which is the work they have done and dharma, which is the religion.
2. Mention the good points or strong points above the subject in the second paragraph – In the divisions and the subdivisions the caste system is divided in, the advantage is the people of the community stay united and support each other.
3. Mention weak points if the subject has any. Most subjects will have a good point and a bad point or pros and cons as we call them. – The bad point about the caste system is that people are divided, it can create disunity, arguments and discrimination
4. In conclusion, you can give your personal opinion – in my opinion, the caste system is not really a good system, India is a developing country, Indians are now getting recognized for their work and skills. Business in India is growing and so India is on a global map. The divisions like caste system should not be a hindering factor to India’s unity, integrity and development.

 

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I am a Freelancer Soft Skills Trainer. How I can connect with colleges and institutions to provide training? 

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Prepare a portfolio of the course(s) you offer.

Try to contact key people by writing to the people concerned with the department you are willing to conduct training workshop(s) for.

Highlight in your proposal why should they prefer your services to the other ones available in the similar field. Elaborate why you are a great choice.

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Resume Writing - The very first step to a job search and is an important aid that helps you to land in your dream job. The question is, Are you doing it right? If your resume looks like your colleague's how will you get a job.

Do you know how much time any interviewer takes to screen your resume? 6 Seconds !! Yes, just 6 seconds. So you just have got those 6 seconds to make the difference.

Keep these in mind while writing your resume.

1. Write a clear objective which will stand out?

2. Make it easy to din the information for the interviewer/recruiter

3. Focus on accomplishments, Eg; Awarded the best employee of the year. or organised the college fest, etc

4. Resume should not exceed more than a page and half.

5. Check for typo errors. Proofread.

Any questions, post below or contact me for the Interviewing skills workshop.

Happy Learning!

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It is actually perceived as a very easy question to answer because it is typically considered as a routine question - like a warm up! However in reality it is actually a leading question that often gives the interviewer a chance to start forming opinions about the candidate and the drift of the interview right away.

From a candidate's perspective this can become a difficult question if you have not prepared well for it, in advance. Actually this question is a wonderful opportunity for the candidate to showcase his strengths and veer the conversation towards his areas of expertise. 

 

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Hi Vinaykumar, Hope u r doing fine.. Few points on interview preparation in short time: 1.Dress code 2.Company info 3.Body Language 4.Do your basic homework 5.Cross check Resume 6.Be on time 7.Ask questions to the interviewers ,if any doubt 8.Keep a smiling Face 9.Give details on handling people,self learner,etc 10.Good firm handshake read less

I am a 2016 MCA graduate. I think I am good in programming but very poor in communication (English). Because of that, I am not placing any company. How can i improve myself in English? Give me some suggestions.. read less

Below are some tips for you to follow:

- Develop your vocabulary.

- Practice English speaking,

- After practising, learn grammar and do conversation practices.

- Always create an environment in such a way that will support your English speaking.

- Make friends who speak English.

- Listen and watch English news, read English newspapers.

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As someone who actively take interviews for Expedia. This what I look when I interview a candidate for a technical role and most other companies must be looking for similar things. Good problem solving skills coming to final solution is not necessary, but your thought process is what is observed very carefully. How you approach a problem. Good communication skills , ability to convey what's in your mind. These are the most important skills. After that comes your technical skills which can give you an edge over other candidates. But if you don't have the skills mentioned earlier then there's high probability if not getting selected. And you know what we are given special training to test a candidate on above skills. And the best thing is you can develop these skills by practice and giving mock interview. Let me know if you need any further help. read less