- Bearing: Walk erect & with Confidence. Look into the eyes of the Chairman & Members when you talk to them. Smile & be pleasant. Be enthusiastic & interested. You must be lively, keen & cheerful, Let your optimism & energy radiate.
- Conduct: Politeness pays. Be sympathetic & attentive. Observe meticulously the code of manners & etiquette. Never be rude or offensive. Do not neglect to pay compliments.
- Speech: Talk slowly, deliberately & audibly. You should neither shout nor mumble. Pronounce your words clearly & crispy. Never be dull or monotonous with words. Avoid the use of such phrases like, ‘you see’, ‘I say’, ‘of course’, ‘I mean’, etc.
- Dress: Choose your dress with care it must befitting the occasion.
- Personal Hygiene: Be neat, tidy & clean. See that you are well groomed.
- Self – Control: Do not become emotional or get nerves. Be confident & patient. Check unnecessary movements. The board may deliberately try to provoke you & see how easily you could be upset. Never lose your temper.
- Do Not Bluff: State only what you know to be correct. Do not hazard guesses unless you are asked to do so. Shooting lions & boasting will land you in trouble. Do not try to be too cleaver. Remember, the board has seen many candidates.
- Own – Up Your Mistake: If the board points out that you had made a mistake & you realize it to be a fact, then be courageous & own it up. Never try to cover it up. The board will respect for you honesty.
- Initiative: Use your initiative but watch the reaction of the board. Also be conscious of your limitations. Do not over shoot do not conclusions. Be discreet when you talk about your own accomplishments. These should be conveyed subtly & tactfully.
- Criticism & Arguments: Do not criticize. Never try to find faults. As per as possible, stress the good point of others. It is better to be silent than to criticize. Do not get involved in unproductive arguments. You have not gone to the interview to win a verbal battle but to have a enjoyable conversation. See how you can agree rather than disagree. As a last resort you may agree to disagree.
- Listen & observe: Keep your eyes & ears open. Study their reactions. You will know when to stop talking & when to listen. As a rule, do not interrupt. If the other person wishes to talk, let him to do so. In fact encourage him to talk. Be an attentive & enthusiastic listener.
- Practice: Practice, practice & practice. You must have as much practice as possible. Enlist the goodwill & cooperation of your friends, colleagues, elders & family members & have practice session with them. The more practice you have, the better it is. It will guarantee you SUCCESS
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