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Structured InterviewQuestions are prepared before and are asked to each and every candidate so that the answers can be compared.
This interview can be carried out in two possible ways -
1. Set of questions in a one-on-one interview.
2. Filling out a questionnaire form by each and every candidate.
Competency based interviewsFocus on past behavior and other performance abilities of a candidate in different job-related situations.
To predict candidate's future performance, the questions are of 3 types – leading questions, theoretical questions and behavioral questions.
Group Interview

Be prepared. Know your resume and be prepared to talk about every piece of it.
Arrive 10 – 15 minutes early
Dressed professionally to make good first impression
Sit up straight and lean forward slightly to indicate interest
Be comfortable wit h pauses. You’ll have a definite advantage if you know how to use pauses wisely.
Don’t be afraid to use your humorous side when appropriate
Speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard
Greet the interviewer with a firm handshake, eye contact and a smile and use his/her name.
Carry your briefcase or purse on your left hand.
Be seated after you’ve been asked to sit in an indicated chair.
Avoid starting the small talks

You will be selling yourself, your qualifications and experiences. So a well-constructed and designed resume plus an effective cover letter is very important.
Interviewer browse the resume for15 second, it creates 1st impression, your goal should be to create material that will encourage the reader to finish all of your information on the resume.
Research as much as possible about the position you are applying for, the company’s missions and goals.
Summary at the beginning of a resume will attract the readers interest.
The layout of your resume is very important; it must be professional in appearance with correct grammar and spelling. Use “bolding” and “italics” sparingly. Visual readability is enhanced through neat margins, adequate white space, and indenting to highlight text.
Resume length should only be one page unless you have 10+ years of experience.
A sparkling GPA and list of extracurricular achievements will usually earn you a shot at an interview
When the companies are hiring fewer new employees you need to know how to make a positive first impression. Knowing the basic rules of interviewing etiquette will help you. Your ability to display proper skills is critical.

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