Interview Guide – PurpleSquirrels

BEFORE THE INTERVIEW DAY TIPS

Look out for a calendar invitation from the Interview team with details about the interview day, time and location.
If you have scheduling related questions or conflicts please let your recruiter or coordinator know prior to the interview. If you plan to cancel your interview for any personal emergency make sure you reach out to them for rescheduling. Try to avoid last minute cancellations.
Be sure you are familiar with the location of the interview. Allow enough time in your schedule to arrive on time on the day of the interview.
Dress code: Check the dress code if they have any otherwise wear comfortable dress and semi formal.
Get enough sleep prior to the interview
Review the résumé/CV in advance, highlighting experiences that you may want to speak and discuss.
Check the competencies prior to the interview from your recruiter if they have any, reach out if you need more clarity or have any questions as a interview prep .

Get comfortable by introducing yourself and settle before your interview starts.
Please ask for a restroom break and/or refreshment before getting started.
You should know the purpose of the interview is to learn more about your background and experience, as well as help to understand more about the position and overall company.
Be prepared with your questions after every round. That gives you more clarity about the role and company culture.
While you talk to the interviewer make sure to engage him /her and make eye contact throughout the interview.
Email your interviewers (if you know their email id) or your recruiter after you finish the interview to convey thank you note to each of them.

Ability to resolve disagreements and disputes with respect to all stakeholders.

Demonstrates willingness to accept responsibility for one’s actions.

Ability to communicate in multiple forms (e.g., verbal, written) with clarity so that information is received and understood by the audience.

Ability to define a course of action from a set of alternatives to achieve organizational objectives.

Ability to find solutions to difficult or complex problems.

Ability to plan, execute and achieve objectives within a defined scope, budget and set of resources.

Depth of technical knowledge and understanding of how this knowledge is applicable to the position.