I have an interview coming up next week. can someone help.?

[Burnsiden]

This will be my first interview ever. Though i am confident, i am confused on certain things.
1. What all is to be said while introducing yourself?
2. I have pursued engineering, but this job is for an administrative officer, so how shall i go about explaining, that, why did i chose this job which is completely different from my field of graduation?
3. Frankly speaking, i did'nt develope interest in engineering, and want to make a career in administrative field and that's why i am going for this job. Should i be frank enough and tell them this, or should i look for an alternative answer?


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It’s something we all have to do, yet so few of us are actually aware of the basic rules of the interview. No longer. Here, HR dynamo Isabelle Ratinaud talks us through the basics.

Prepare- Do research about people who have worked there, on products they have in the marketplace, any PR coverage they may have had, and Google the executives. Find out where they have come from, how long they have been in their position and what makes them tick.

Practise- Go through expected questions, like, “Why should we employ you?” and “What are your weaknesses?” Do not say you don’t have any weaknesses. Pick real, non-disastrous ones and show how you are making progress. Prepare for other challenging questions about your expertise and how you handle conflict and other issues.

Look good- Make sure your physical appearance is up to scratch. You’ll be amazed by the amount of people who forget to iron their shirts. If you have to err on the side of caution, be conservative, even if it’s a media or ad company.
Body language: Make sure you shake hands correctly (firm and assertive), concentrate on standing confidently and don’t avoid eye contact. Be calm and confident, not arrogant.

Ask questions- An interview is a two-way conversation that you ought to enjoy and approach with a positive frame of mind. Ask about the structure and history of the team. You must assess them fully to ensure it is the right job opportunity for you. This is important in the current climate of cautious optimism where both the employer and the interviewee should be selective.

And remember- There will be a lot of very qualified candidates, so make sure you stand out with demeanour, personality and research. Start strongly and end with an upbeat note. People tend to remember the first and last five minutes more than the middle.