Every job requires a certain number of abilities, techniques, knowledge, and dedication towards the work that has to be assigned. The applicant must have some of it. However, it is apt to note that those skills might not be something that you would have thought of before. A job ad can very well look like this: “Hiring now! The ideal candidate should have the following characteristics:

Proficiency in SEO, Creative Writing, Proficiency in MS-Excel, Time Management skills, Good communication skills

Apply by:

XX-XX-20XX”

As you can very well see, the skillset expected is not very linear. Two different kinds of abilities are looked for. They can be divided into soft skills and technical or hard skills.

Before defining the two, let’s put out attention to the content given above. SEO, Creative Writing and MS-Excel are things that one can learn in school, or through certification.

Meanwhile, skills like time management and good communication are not overtly taught. Technical skills, thus, skills that can be taught via an official program. They are unique to each job. Each hiring manager looks for a certain group of technical skills. Things like Computer programming and analytical research comes under this tag. They can also be taught through interactive media such as videos or audios and even different certifications. These skills appear in your resume or cover letter. They behave as keywords for the recruiters, scanning over the important skill set to shortlist you for the job. Soft skills, on the other hand, is more intrapersonal or interpersonal skill. They are not taught explicitly and individuals often acquire these skills through their own experiences. These skills are important in all respects, irrespective of the job you are hoping to apply for. Things like Time management, diligence, good communication, creativity and problem-solving are some of the soft skills. Many of these need to be showcased for recruiters to know that you possess them. Putting them down on paper is not enough as these are performative and need to be constantly reinforced through your work. That certainly does not mean that you cannot put your soft skills in your resume.

Combined with hard skills, they can further boost your chances of being recruited.

However, the most sought out are these:

There are many soft skills out there. 

Communication skills: Whether it be oral or written, communication is a key skill to have. In any workplace, it is important to express oneself carefully and in a formal yet approachable manner. If an individual is a part of sales, this skill is your best friend. Some of the aspects to keep in mind for communication are clarity in thought, empathy, written and verbal communication.

Teamwork: Every single industry looks for people who are good at teamwork. It is not about an individual win, but rather the team moving further. To do well in a team, one must always have the capacity to resolve conflict, listen actively, collaborate and cooperate with fellow team members

Time Management: This one is a skill that anyone should have. At the end for the day, everyone gets 24 hours and individuals should plan enough time to work as well as relax in order to get maximum productivity. It is important to set a goal and prioritize work, and plan the day, the week and the month in advance with much flexibility.

To learn more about the same, check out our blog on time management.

Stress Management: While this may not seem like a very important soft skill, stress management comes in the top ten skills everyone should have. Ideally, workers have everything in control, but things seldom happen ideally. This is linked with time management. If anybody wants to get maximum work done, it is important to give them time to relax. Even a five-minute break can do wonders.

Each industry has a particular kind of requirement. Some skills surpass these boundaries and are useful in most industries, if not all. Skills discussed below are some of them:

Programming: It is given that software engineers know how to code. However, the very basic knowledge of HTML, Python and C++ can take people a long way. Even Writers are expected to know the basics of HTML in this technology lead era. The Internet provides various outlets for one to learn to program.

Digital marketing: No more is being adept in social media enough; you must know the intricate working that goes behind the scenes. Things like Search Engine Optimizations (SEO), Digital Media and Networking are all important parts of Digital marketing. Learning these skills is imperative if you wish to go further in any job even remotely connected to digital marketing.

Technical Writing: Having a way with the pen is not the end of it. Anyone willing to work with writing needs to know the ins and outs of formal writing. How to draft an email, how to conduct proper research to get secured data and being Subject Matter Experts are just some of the important aspects of it. Thankfully the world is filled with options to learn the same.

Microsoft Office: Yes, everyone has used Office products at least once in their lives. Just knowing the basics of it is not enough though. Learning how to use Formula functions in MS-Excel, using text boxes and SmartArt in MS-Office and knowing how to make appealing presentations in MS-PowerPoint while being formal are some of the most important skills anybody needs to have.

Written By:- Amber Keshari, Shubhr Aakriti

Edited By:- Ashutosh Dhar Dwivedi, Zeya Ullah Saif

Anxiety, fever, stomachache, Loss of Appetite, etc. Don’t worry you have read the heading right & we are not talking about diseases. Actually, these are some symptoms that you come across during your job interviews especially when you don’t have proper practice & you have a lack of knowledge of the Interview environment. According to research, approx. 45-55% of students suffer from Interview fear. At the same time, candidates who overcome the fear of interviews & who are aware of the environment, have a very high probability of being successful.

Don’t worry Career Kites will give you some best tips & tricks to crack job interview, especially HR round, the final but the most crucial round that decides your career.

#Tip 1.  Research the Company

Before appearing for the interview, make a thorough research of the company, Its mission, vision, motto, work-environment, founder, and projects because there is a high probability of 1-2 questions from this. And it will show your dedication and willingness for the job role.

#Tip 2. Overcome the fear of rejection/failure

Just be confident and have a positive attitude in your mind and go with the mindset of learning & gaining experience and don’t think much about the result because if you focus on the process & everything goes fine then the result will automatically go in your favor. And if you are not selected then analyze your flaws, work on them & crack your next interview.

#Tip 3. Understand the job role/position properly 

Go through all the details & skills required for the job role. Take help of Google, YouTube, and another medium to acquire brief knowledge about the position & some frequently asked Q&A related to it. Make sure you have all the required skills & certificates needed for the eligibility of the job post before appearing for the interview.

#Tip 4. Prepare Your Portfolio

Preparing one portfolio is of the utmost importance when preparing for an interview, investing in a good quality binder to hold copies of your resume, references, awards, list of questions, and notepad are going to be well worth the money. Although in most cases, an employer will have already got a duplicate for your information, it’ll show them you’re an organized individual once you come prepared to provide it. Make sure that you’ve got each document in a file in an organized manner so you’ll quickly reference it during your conversation. Otherwise, it’s going to cause you to become a touch nervous once you are fumbling through your portfolio to extract the required documents.

#Tip 5. Dress to impress

No matter what the position is that you simply are applying for or what the corporate culture is, dressing professionally is important. Aside from the unlikelihood that the employer specifies otherwise, a business professional outfit is acceptable in almost every situation. Remember of strong cologne, perfumes, deodorant, and other smells. Any such product should be used sparingly on not distract the interviewer. Details are important so confirm your

Shoes are dirt-free and glossy and your clothes are ironed and laundered.

#Tip 6. Rehearse!!!

There are many sources on the web that you simply can find in reference to what quite inquiries to expect and samples of answers to offer (including our site). It’s important to review these questions and skills you’ll answer many of them. Another useful gizmo is to role-play an interview. While many of us may feel uncomfortable pretending to be at an interview, this will make the important thing an entire lot easier. Have a loved one, friend, or someone you’re comfortable with to practice with. It’s important to not only practice the question and answer portion but to incorporate the introduction and ending also.

#Tip 7. Get directions and plan your Route

If your interview is during peak traffic hours, make certain you intend to depart your house accordingly. It’s nerve-racking to be stuck in traffic or an accident that causes you to be late for an interview. An honest rule of thumb is to plan your arrival ten minutes before the interview.  You ought to search directions via Google maps or MapQuest, especially if you’re unacquainted with the route. If the interview location may be a bit tricky to seek out, don’t hesitate to ask and write down directions during your conversation together with your potential employer before the interview.

How Career Kites help you to crack HR interviews??

We at Career Kites conduct pseudo interviews with a panel of Industry experts regularly to make you familiar with the environment & also highlight your strength & weakness & how to tackle them through our 6 weeks training/learning program.

So, don’t think too much, just enroll in our 6 weeks training program & make your career bright & secure.

Hopefully, we have covered all the important points required to crack an HR interview & help you land your dream job. If you have any other relevant points, you are most welcome to add them by commenting down in the comment section.

Written By:- Amber Keshari, Shubhr Aakriti

Edited By:- Ashutosh Dhar Dwivedi, Zeya Ullah Saif