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Confidence Has A Lot To Do With Interviewing - That, And Timing !!

Putting skills aside, what are the top 5 reasons why candidates fail at interviews? Here is what recruiters think ! [** Source: LinkedIn ( The Recruiter Network) ]

1. Lack of confidence.  
2. Lack of proper knowledge about the business, market, job 
3. The hurry to get hired 
4. Not clear about the Job Description candidates are applying for 
5. Lack of skills to sell yourself 

What does it take to be a successful interviewee ?

• Identify Yourself: Think about who you are as a person and where do you want to be. What are your strengths, what makes you unique? This is the time period to dig deep and follow your passions. This is the time for self-discovery. Write down your goals and create a vision, and a mission statement which simply encompasses what you do and who you serve. For example: “I am a human resource professional that help young graduates with career advice and job seeking techniques.”
• Concentrate on Job Description: Pay attention to every details of the job description which you are applying for. Not matching with the job description as posted is the biggest constraint for a successful interview.
• Know about the company: The candidate should know about the company they are interviewing with. Don’t expect the person conducting the interview to tell you everything about their company. This shows that you have not done your homework.  
• Avoid Desperation: It is very important to properly and advisedly select the career; Do not be hurried to be hired. Desperation to get hired leads to either underselling or overselling your abilities. 
• Dressing for Success: Dress your best and appropriately for the interview regardless of the dress code at the organization. If you're in doubt about how to dress for an interview, it is best to err on the side of conservatism. If you're not sure, check with the person who scheduled the interview and ask. Avoid wearing jeans, spike heels or sneakers for the interview. There were applicants who weren't afraid to show pierced body parts and spiked hair. Still others chewed gum or showed up in rumpled clothes or with their pants falling down. There was an instance where a recruiter told a candidate  to "Pull your pants up." 
• Profession Passion: One should have the ability to differentiate between desperation and profession passion. A recruiter / interviewer wants to see that you are excited about the job description, and even more excited about the possibility of filling the position. However, many candidates view excitement as being unprofessional, therefore they keep their arms folded on their laps, rarely smile, look in one direction the entire time that they are being interviewed. Professional Passion takes a candidate out of their comfort zone and thus separates them from the bunch.
• Body gestures are watched for in an interview: Warm smile, firm handshake, consistent and appropriate eye contact are the important body gestures watched for in an interview. Slouch, yawn, or checking the watch shows your disinterest in the job.

From the moment you walk into an employer's office for an interview, you are being observed. Your posture, look, voice, and presence are all important, and you want to watch your every move to leave a great impression. 

If you take the above points seriously, I am sure you will be the one, the recruiters are looking for. All the best!