Tips to help you ace your next interview

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URBANISTA IMAGE CONSULTING LLP
Tips to Help You Ace Your Next Interview

3. "Confidence is a habit that can be developed by
acting as if you already had the confidence you
desire to have”
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4. Be punctual
 Yes, we understand that the traffic was just insane, or
your taxi broke down, or your train was late.
 But you’re interviewer sees your tardiness as a sign of
disrespect for his time.
 Plan for contingencies.
 Get to the office at least 10 minutes before the
interview to give you time to calm down, catch your
breath and get a sip of water.
 If possible, request to use the ladies room to touch up
your makeup and check your hair, dab a bit of
perfume and freshen up.

5. Do your homework
 Research on the company online.
 Check out the interviewer’s profile on the company’s website or
LinkedIn.
 You’ll be more confident of what to say if you know more about
the company’s background and about the person interviewing you.
 She or he is likely be make a positive mental note of the effort
you’ve put in.
Understand the power of body language
 At the risk of sounding like your mum, we’re going to say, don’t
slouch! Sitting up straight with a good posture is a sign of self
confidence which is what you should definitely be projecting.
 And try keep the fidgeting in check.
 It is not only very distracting, but is also a sure sign of nervousness.
 Be confident and it will show in your body language.

6. Remember your manners
 First impressions are everything.
 Make sure you shake hands with a firm grasp, making eye
contact when you greet each person in the room.
 Wait till they ask you to be seated, and if your interviewer
is a lady, wait till she is seated.
 Listen first, don’t interrupt.
 Even if you don’t land the job, you’ll surely make an
impression.
Be neat and tidy
 For an interview, everything must be crisply ironed, with no loose threads or buttons missing.
 Make sure your shoes are not scuffed and your handbag isn’t overflowing with unnecessary
items.
 Make sure your nails are well manicured.
 If you haven’t had time to polish your nails, keep them clear, short and clean.

7. Be honest
 Embellishing your CV is highly
unethical and unprofessional so
don’t be tempted to add a few
degrees or exaggerate your job
profile at your previous job.
 Remember, your prospective
employer may well as for reference
checks putting you in a soup! And
please, really please, quit with the
fake accents! It impresses no one.
 At some point, sooner than later,
the facade will drop and leave you
looking more than a bit foolish.
Be strictly professional
 You may be in serious need of the job
or may have financial problems that
need urgent attention, but telling an
interviewer about your personal
problems is very inappropriate and
puts them in an awkward position.
 Avoid at all costs, please!

8.  Fairly obvious, but since this is a major deal
breaker for most interviewers, we’re putting this
in!
 Ensure that your mobile is OFF, not on silent,
before you go in for your interview.
 If it vibrates or the light goes off alerting you to a
sms, it’s just going to end up distracting you and
breaking the pace of the interview.
Turn off your phone

9. Please listen
 And we don’t mean pretend to listen.
 Really listen.
 If you’re asked for an opinion, give it, but
weigh your words.
 Telling your interviewer that you can do a
job better than it is being done at present
is just telling them that you think they are
being inefficient or not as capable as you
are.
 You’ve just dissed someone’s hard
work and that’s just going to rub them off
the wrong way!

10.  You CV is your calling card, giving the reader a
brief synopsis of your professional life.
 Spelling errors, a crumpled or overly creased CV
are perceived as indicators of carelessness.
 If you don’t care enough to present yourself well,
how do you expect them to believe you will
represent the company in a flattering light? Make
sure your CV is spelling and grammatical error
free.
 It would be best to carry a folder with copies of
your CV that haven’t been folded and are printed
on good quality white paper.
Give your CV importance

11. Smile!
 Let who you are as a person come across.
 Employers are more likely to hire someone who they
see as genuine as someone who appears to be stand-
offish and unapproachable.
 Be yourself.
 Smile often and genuinely and ace your interview!
Be aware of your personal hygiene
Forgetting to use deodorant or perfume and going in for
an interview with garlic on your breath is definitely not
recommended!
Carry a travel sized perfume in your handbag and dab a
tiny bit on your wrists and behind your earlobes before
you go in for your interview.
If a quick rinse with mouthwash isn’t possible, make sure
you’ve got some breath mints handy.

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13. Body Language Expert
International Etiquette Expert
Business Protocol
Communication Expert
Personal Branding Expert
 Devoted to inspiring people to be their best version, Sheena Agarwaal founded
Urbanista Image Consulting LLP in 2010.
 Sheena attended Mayo College in Ajmer, Rajasthan.
 Christ College, Bangalore, where she graduated in Human Resource,
 She has done her Post Graduation from Mudra Institute of Communications,
Ahmedabad and specializes in Digital Media and Brand Management.
 Trained by master trainers Carla Mathis, Christina Ong and Lynne Marks,
along with the unparalleled background in the arena of Image Consultancy,
 she is a Neuro Linguistic Practitioner and one of India’s first Reach Certified
Personal Brand Strategist.
• Director Urbanista Image Consulting LLP, REACH Personal Brand
Strategist
Experience
Skills
• Finance Analyst with Goldman Sachs
• Worked with Big Cinemas, Apollo Munich Life Insurance, Shoppers Stop,
IIT Chennai, TiE, Ranjan Narula Associates, Beetle, Bharti Foundation,
Vodafone and GE.
About Sheena Agarwal

14. ABOUT URBANISTA IMAGE CONSUTLING
Established in the year 2010, Urbanista Image Consulting LLP is the renowned Image Consultancy firm
based out of New Delhi, India and was founded by Sheena Agarwal one of India’s first certified Image
Consultant and Reach Personal Brand Strategist.
With the vision to enable people to express their core competence and brand values effectively, Urbanista
Image Consulting works on three broad aspects of Powerful Presence: Appearance, Behaviour and
Communication.
We are committed to positively impacting lives, which in turn leads one to securing better opportunities and
higher recognition and delivering noticeable results for clients - both at an Individual and Corporate level.
An innovator in Image Management, we conduct consultations and workshops for individuals or groups
respectively, on matters related to Executive Presence, Communication Skills, Body Language, Business
Protocol, International Etiquette, Storytelling and Personal Branding.
With a desire to bring internationally acclaimed Master Trainer from across domains to Indian Shores, in April
2014 we hosted Master Trainer Carla Mathis from United States of America in New Delhi, India to train
aspiring Image Consultants and look forward to host many such trainers from across the spectrum in the
near future.
We creatively use the theory of evolution on all our clients that involve not just superficial verbal consultation
but a total involvement and a sensitive approach.
We encourage you to contact us and discuss how to enhance your personal and professional presence.

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