5 Tips to Rock Your IT Interview

The Digital revolution has given new dimensions and strength to the IT sector globally. The evolution of this service sector has enhanced the expectations of recruiters as well. If compared to previous decades, hiring technical experts is more complicated than before. Recruiters now look for professionally competent individuals who fit into their selected category/sub-category. There have been so many fields that IT has to offer these days and it is necessary to understand the field and category—and professional competence as well—before applying for the post o IT professional. The interview process has also evolved according to the new developments in the IT sector. Here are some ways through which, one can rock IT interviews:

Honesty is the best policy

First, be honest in your interview because that is the only way to let your employer believe in your professionalism. There are two types of questions—and their answers—which are generally asked in the IT sector. The first type of question is process-based and recruiters might ask you to provide a brief interpretation of the process you will apply to the given scenario. The second type of question is direct; either you are aware of the question or you are not. There is no need to be over-smart here; say yes or no directly and thus, show your honesty. Employers are not interested in listening to the lengthy and confusing explanations that you might give to their questions. This increases negative beliefs and thus, this practice must be avoided. There is no need to attempt to confuse them by presenting your skills in a complicated manner. Just be direct and precise. If you do not know the answer, it is okay! You can directly say no to it and there you go, employers realize the tinge of honesty in your personality and it escalates your chances of recruitment.

In a nutshell, let your employer believe, and avoid falling into a trap by passing the technical interview. It simply has two possible responses to each question: either you know or you don't know. So, be honest and admit you don't know if you don't. Your wildly speculative answers reveal more about you than anything else. Don't put your recruiter in a position where they have to listen to ambiguous answers or give hints. Simply admit your ignorance and make an idea of what you would do to find the solution.

Soft Skills: Implied competence

You need to remember that your hard skills along with your soft skills are going to help you in creating the desired image of your profile before the employer. In IT, you are not supposed to do hard tasks alone; recruiters want to see how to handle teamwork and how you are mentally prepared to work in a team as a professional member. Thus, your soft skills are the key to learning these tactics. Just show your soft skills through proper communication in clear words. It will ensure your position in the organization.

Leadership

No matter how charismatic your personality is, unless you have some fine traces of leadership, you cannot get through the interview. So, let your leadership skills be presented before the employer, and let them know how good you are when the question of leadership comes to you. Only you can make them believe in the process of leadership and let you should do it.

Energy adds to Competence

Suppose you are the recruiter interviewing for IT professionals. This is your start-up company and you are looking for candidates who are brimming with energy and enthusiasm to work. How would you approach the candidates and what type of qualities you would prefer in them? The answer is obvious; you want them to be friendly and energetic. Their confidence and friendly nature will attract your attention. So, while facing the interviewer, you need to be friendly and your voice must sound like someone who believes in a healthy work environment created at the workplace. Recruiters do not like people who are introverted in spite of the fact that they might hold some greater degrees than others.

Improvise with It

People tend to forget an important aspect of work culture while going for an IT interview. Your work is your liability but it is not just liability alone; it is the process through which, your social, economic, and mental stability functions altogether. Simply put, you need to show employers that you are in love with your work and when the time comes, you can always improvise. Interviews can't adhere to a rigid process. There are turns, pauses, breaks, etc. Try to make the most of these uncomfortable situations. If applicable, you can fill in the blanks with some personal information or amusing work-related anecdotes from your prior employment. These scenarios can aid recruiters in understanding your personality and approach to problems. But avoid sounding intrusive. Avoid going too far since that would be annoying. Mention simply a few straightforward ideas that occur to you at the appropriate time.

Dress Sense Matters

Yes, your dress is the first impression because actions and appearances speak louder than words. If you wear a miniskirt to an interview for a corporate job, people will speak about you. Try to dress appropriately for the interview and be aware of the workplace's culture. Men, refrain from dousing yourself in cologne. Strong odors are not always tolerated by all noses. Bad breath is unacceptable. A topic of conversation could arise from cracked nails. Just take a thought. I've heard and witnessed the conversations that may start when someone walks into an interview with the craziest appearance.

Interviewers lose interest just like you do. The individual you're interviewing is most likely not a friend and doesn't care about the personal information you elicited in your questions. Keep your responses concise. When necessary, give some substance. You want interviewers to recall what you said without having to sift through the clutter of their memories to recall the key points that could determine whether they hire you or invite you back for a second interview.

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