Interview, the Personality Assessment

Interview is the verbal conversation where questions are asked and answers are given with the objective of collecting relevant information for some purpose. Interviews usually involve a transfer of information from interviewee to interviewer, which is usually the primary purpose of the interview, although information transfers can happen in both directions simultaneously. Interviews usually take place face to face and in person, although modern communications technologies such as the internet have enabled conversations to happen in which parties are separated geographically, such as with  videoconferencing software or over the telephonic communication which can happen without visual contact

Job Interviews or the Interviews in the context of an employment are a formal consultation for the purpose of evaluating the qualifications of the interviewee for a specific position. Employers want to know that the candidate is qualified for a position and wants to assess a sense of his personality. More personable candidates connect more with the interviewer and have better chances of being selected for the job. In Job Interviews it’s important to act professionally and to showcase one’s personality.

Interviewing skills are actions candidates take during job interviews that make them stand out. These actions can include proper interview behavior, controlling nervousness or asking intelligent questions. If you have interviewing skills, you will probably receive more job offers than those without them. If you are better at convincing interviewers, you are the right candidate for the job. The best way to acquire interviewing skills is through practice. Hiring managers must also have interviewing skills so they choose the right candidates for jobs

One interviewing skill is behaving properly during interviews. Greet the Interviewers formally. Maintain eye contact and good posture throughout the interview, and be confident. Control any early jitters by taking a few deep breaths. Stay positive even if the interviewer is trying to provoke you with derogatory comments. Also, speak clearly and not too fast. Speaking too fast is a sign of nervousness.

Some tips to showcase your personality in the best way and in letting your personality shine during a job interview are as under:  

Be prepared and remain relaxed:  You should be well prepared at the time of going for an Interview. By feeling calm and collected in the interview you will be able to focus on letting your personality come through and control nervousness. Practice answering common interview questions before hand to boost your confidence. Consider employing some relaxation techniques, like deep breathing or meditation, right before the interview. Coming to the interview relaxed and prepared will allow help you to feel at ease and to focus on putting your best foot forward.

Greet Interviewers with a warm smile: First impressions are extremely important, so demonstrate confidence right away. Stand tall, make eye contact, and give a firm handshake or a formal salutation and a smile when you meet the interviewer. Have a positive disposition.

Be conscious of your body language: Continue to appear confident. Stand or sit up straight, and try to avoid any nervous habits, such as tapping your foot, biting your nails, etc. Try not to cross your arms, as this makes you look unapproachable. Staying calm and still with good posture is a great way to demonstrate your confidence and approachability.

Show your friendly personality & sense of humor: A genuine smile can go a long way towards demonstrating your friendly personality.

Give specific examples from your past experiences when answering questions: This will not only give you a chance to support your answers with examples, but it will give the interviewer a sense of how your personality has helped you achieve success in the past. For example, describing a specific time when you successfully led a team project will demonstrate your confidence and leadership more than a hypothetical situation.

Avoid negativity: When answering questions, don’t dwell on negative experiences. For example, when asked why you left your most recent position, do not dwell on what you disliked about your previous job. Stay focused on what excites you about the job at hand.

Keep in mind that interviewers want to see the real you: and how you react under pressure. By remaining honest but polite, and by appearing composed during the meeting, you’ll highlight your strengths and ability to work well as part of a team, even in trying situations.

Interview or Personality test is to assess your depth of knowledge and ability to adjust with the environment or the circumstances and take along the team or rather lead the team. The basics are that you are supposed to have in depth knowledge of your subject and your surrounding environment and have some knowledge in the wider perspective. You should be a jack of all trade and master of at least some, i.e. your subject.