I'm 42 year old BCom graduate from Hindi medium. I applied for a new job after 15 years for better salary and prospects. I have face-to-face interview with the boss but I am feeling scared and nervous. My English is weak, not so good. I want to prepare. How to do so? Help pls

Ans: Congratulations for the interview call! The few tips that can help you ace the interview..
1. dress appropriately, ensure everything about your appearance is neat and tidy and nothing is distracting.
2. exhibit confident body language- mind your limbs, good eye contact and have a pleasing smile
3. project your voice , communicate loudly and clearly and with right emotion
4. prepare for the usual questions , write them down and practice answering them with someone
5. research about the company and your role in it
6. answer the questions in the interview confidently and truthfully
Prepare well .....and remember you are unique and bring with you your unique skill set... All the best for the interview...

Ans: OK I understand your confidence has taken a beating, I am yet to see a human who hasn't failed. . So don't lose hope..!?

Here's a quick suggestion, go to the net, search for mock interview situations.
Practice makes perfect..!

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Ans: Hello
Interview anxiety is not uncommon & most face that.
Do practice/mock interviews with professionals (there are lot of them nowadays).
The only way to gain confidence is to PRACTICE.
Also do bit of introspection in terms of what gets you anxiety - subject knowledge/communication skills/public speaking?
Once you identify, put focused effort to improve that particular area.
All the Best!
Major Inderpaul
HR Expert, Career & Relationship Coach

Ans: Hello Ganpati,
While I understand that most interviews are conducted in English and fluency does help in getting good impression. However, unless job under consideration demands so, lack of it should not deeply hamper your chances if you are otherwise competent & able to present so in a different language.
In fact, most sensible interviewers do ask the language comfort of interviewee & even interviewee is free to express that upfront.
Having said that, since English happens to be the most common medium of communication at workplaces, a decent hold will certainly do no harm to your overall career prospects otherwise. Hence I suggest that you do not limit this to the interview rather make a concerted effort to improve your language skills in general. There are ample online/offline options available nowadays to groom such skills.

All the Best !

Major Inderpaul
HR Expert, Life & Relationship Coach