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Priscilla

Hello everyone,

Finding a job in India is no easy feat. From applying for a job all the way to job interviews, the etiquette can be different abroad. Specially job interviews, that can already be pretty daunting, can feel even worse when set in a whole new country. If you’ve gone through a job interview in India before, how about giving a few tips to someone who might be preparing for one?

Do interviews usually take place in a formal or casual setting in India? Do you have any pointers for job interviews that take place over a lunch or dinner?

From application all the way to the job interview, what is essential to make an candidate stand out?

Culturally speaking, are there specific do’s and don’ts? What is the general take on bringing a parent on the job interview or a gift to the interviewer?

Can you tell us a little about your experience? What worked and what did not work for you?

How important is it to have a solid professional network prior to a job interview?

Please share your experience,

Priscilla

rali.panchanatham

Network, persornal references are a huge help.

Most interviews are formal and structured. Very few companies (like ours) believe in keeping it informal to put candidate at ease and then have more of a conversation, than interview, to find out if there is a match.

If candidates remember at all times to be confdent and answer truthfully, they will have an easy journey thru the interviews and be able to pick the place they want to work and not take the first job they get.

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