Cracking an interview is one of the most important step towards building a good career. Notably, it’s also a great opportunity to make you stand out from the crowd.

☛ Before going into your interview, acquire a portfolio that will hold your resume, your references sheet, as well as any other papers you plan to bring to your interview (e.g., a writing sample). For best results, use a portfolio that vibes with the culture of the company you’re applying to.

☛ On the day of the interview, make sure that you’re dressed professionally. Be comfortable in your attire and it is advised to have a look at the company’s dress code policies. You can also choose the professional outfit like business casual formals and a comfortable pair of formal footwear. You need to look presentable.

☛ Answering interviewer’s questions with excellent english proficiency is the best way to create a first good impression. If you’re familiar with the language used by the interviewer, try to answer in the same language to establish better compatibility. If not, give answers in the language you’re most comfortable with. But presentation of your thoughts in a confident way is far more important and can help you prove yourself better.

☛ Before you step into the interview, make sure that you have carried out good research about the company. This will help you get an insight into what the company is all about and helps you answer better. Doing your research beforehand will also make a much better impression on the Hiring Manager. You can start by visiting the company’s website – have a look at their services, mission statement and the company’s culture.

☛ It would be good if you understand what the employer is looking for. Be very particular about it and don’t show much interest in any other role discussed with you. Think about examples from your work history and match them with the requirements. This will make it simpler for the employer to understand that you are a good fit for the applied job role. If in case, you lack any of the required skills, you can mention that you’re working on it and in no time, you’ll master it.

Accepting an offer of a company without analyzing, whether it’s a good fit for you, can put you into deep trouble once you join it. So, here are 4 ways to determine if the company is good fit for you before joining the company.

☛ The first and foremost thing before accepting any offer is to analyze the roles and responsibilities being assigned to you. It will add value to your portfolio.

☛ Go on Glassdoor and Google, look up the type of reviews company has received. But be careful, few reviews are written by angry employees. So, instead of 1 review, focus on multiple reviews and find the patterns. You can also go through Company Website, LinkedIn Company Page, Social Media Posts and Press Releases of the Company to get a better idea.

☛ Try to have conversation with current and former employees of the company to get a sense of what it is to really work there and also get an idea about company's function and culture.

☛ You can ask questions at the end of your interview like how success is measured at your company, how challenges are faced and other questions which are enough to reveal the environment of the company.