AlKA GUPTA lists personality traits that will help candidates to not just ace the interview but also reach the top of their chosen profession
Education is a continuous process which aims to prepare a person to play his role as an enlightened member of the society. In other words, it means all round development of the personality of a person.
Personality as a whole, is the sum total of traits a human is entitled to have- both inner and outer. It is the sole entity, that is unique in every person. It constitutes of body language, intuitive intellect, confidence- all the focal points that serve as a differentiator between individuals. This use of personality is instrumental to success in life.
Personality Development is the overall development of the thinking, perception, attitude, nature, mood, behaviour and activities that works on an individualistic nature. It is a tool to bring out one’s innate abilities for self-recognition and instill confidence to face the outside world.
Personality development programmes help us find our inner-self, to maintain that fragile sanity that we are running short of. This era of oversharing and in constant connectivity with the outside world, we take inner peace for granted, which these programs help channel back.
In the tryst of polishing technical skills, soft skills get skewed. To achieve success in life, one needs to balance the technical with the cognitive side. Yet, in this competitive era with multiple people vying up for the same job, it becomes difficult to distinguish oneself from the crowd. Hence, soft skills come in aid to get an edge over competitors. Of all the soft skills necessary, personality development is one such skillset that would empower professionals on the long run.
Candidate’s resume may give interviewers an overview of his background and skills, but the selection is largely based on interpersonal skills to get acute insight on the candidates thought process. Qualification for a position is important, the ability to adjust to company culture is crucial. A well-adjusted candidate is a sign of optimal productivity.
Body language is the first thing that can set the base in an interviewer’s mind. The way candidates carry themselves is a dead giveaway on how much they take life into account. Too slouchy an appearance can signify lack of semblance while too terse may be a sign for rigidity.
Etiquettes matter a lot. They are an insight into how the candidate is, as a person, and how he treats fellow humans. Misnomer or any ulterior thoughts in mind can be detected easily through the body language and etiquette, creating mistrust in the mind of the interviewer and may cost the candidate to lose out.
The another key is to connect with interviewer, for which again, you need interpersonal skills. Personality Development increases your intuitive skills, helping you gauge the right thing to say at the moment. The candidate’s physical appearance and ability to handle himself during the questioning will create a persona in the interviewer’s mind and be the focal factor in decision-making process.