What is the Job Responsibility of Business Manager

Business Manager Job Responsibility

“Achieve objectives through people and as per the time schedule”

• Achieve the agreed business objective and as per the time schedule through people
• Coach Executive
• Train and develop people
• Set S.M.A.R.T. targets
• Adherence by self and team to systems and processes

Critical Attributes For ABM

• Knowledge
• Skills
• Attitudes

Knowledge	Skills	Attitudes
Job knowledge Products People Market Customer Competitors Environment Objectives System Processes Planning and organizing	Interpersonal skill Communication Team work Leadership Decision making Innovation and creativity Learning and conceptual ability Managing time Analytical skill Interviewing skill Subordinate development	Winning instinct Quality consciousness Ability to react to uncertain situation Initiative and drive Integrity Customer satisfaction Safety consciousness Target orientation Risk taker See the big picture Belief in other people Radiate positive energy Continuously learning Objective oriented Lead balance lives

How to Prepare for the Interview

	The importance of being prepared for Interview
		To ensure the success of your interview, it is essential that you recognize the importance of being prepared. You must clearly define your goals for each interview. Likewise, research the company for information that you can use in the interview and to determine where someone with your qualifications would fit in, and exactly how you could personally contribute to the growth and development of their organization. Practice answering the sample resume questions as well as memorize the dates, professional titles, responsibilities, etc on your resume. Remember, your preparation will speak volumes for your sincerity as well as professionalism.
	Goals of the Interview
		There are several goals to be accomplished during an interview, both on the part of the interviewer as well as the applicant. Applicant Goals: 1.   Make a favorable impression upon the interviewer. 2.   Communicate to the interviewer what you can do for their company—what skills you possess. 3.   Obtain information about the company and the position. 4.   Determine whether or not this is a position that is of interest to you. What are the Interviewer’s Goals: 1.   Obtain information about the applicant’s career history, skills, etc. 2.   Determine if the applicant has the skills necessary to be successful in the position. 3.   Make a favorable impression upon the applicant—making the applicant want to work for their company.
	Analyze the position
		Research the specific position you are applying to. If there is a job description provided, that is an excellent starting point. Read job descriptions of similar positions at other employers. Some skills and personality traits commonly sought by employers include: initiative, maturity, the ability to work as part of a team, computer literacy, problem solving, written and verbal communication skills, and flexibility. Think through your background and note instances, examples, or experiences you can share to prove that you have the required skills and traits.
	Research  about The Company
		It is vital that you know as much as possible about the company or organization before your interview. You want to make the best possible impression on the employer and demonstrate your interest in their organization. Find out what they do, their history, their major accomplishments, their goals (if known), their competitors, their reputation, size, growth potential, ownership, training, career opportunities, working conditions, and any other relevant information. If it is a public company, you can secure the company's annual report, which usually contains a wealth of information. Visit the company’s web site; also do a search using a major search engine to see what you can find on the industry, other similar companies, etc. While you are busy gathering this information, you should also be trying to determine where someone with your qualifications and experience would fit in, and exactly how you could personally contribute to the future growth and development of the company. You may be asked: "Why do you want to work for our company?" "What do you know about our company?" "Why do you think you would be successful working for us?" All of the above questions can be answered thoroughly if you have good background information on the company and a clear understanding of your own qualifications. The time and effort you spend in preparation will not be hidden from the employer conducting the interview. It may not guarantee a job offer, but it will go a long way toward indicating your sincere interest in their company—and the value of that cannot be measured. "Visit the employers' website and learn something about the company before you attend your interview. Feed them the opportunity to talk proudly about something positive you have found Visit the Website of the Company Know about the business Lines of the Company , Its Products services nature of Business, Turnover , Its main Promoter its Locations etc. This would certainly give you an advantage."
	What to carry for the Interview
		In addition to a note pad and pen, you should be prepared to bring the following: Support Materials What you bring depends a great deal on the position for which you are applying. If you are seeking a position as an advertising copywriter, you should bring samples of your work. The same is true for almost any creative position, for example, staff artist, interior designer, architect, etc. You should bring materials that are appropriate to the position that you are interviewing for, such as letters of recommendation, professional and personal references, and other materials related to your career. For instance, a salesperson should take along records of sales achievements, honors, etc just as a graphic designer should bring a portfolio with samples of their work. During your interviews you are selling your abilities and your qualifications. Anything that will help the sale should be used.
	Interview Dress Code
		Your overall appearance will have a profound impact on the outcome of your interview. The first six minutes are usually the most important in the interview. It is during these first few minutes that you create your image. If the wrong image is conveyed, a negative decision may be made early in an interview. A good portion of that initial image is the result of your appearance. By appearance, we mean your style of dress, your physical appearance, and your mannerisms and habits. People tend to dress in a manner that reflects their self-image. The way you dress is one of the key nonverbal ways in which you communicate. Making the right first impression is vital to the success of your interview, so it is important that you decide on the image that you want to convey and dress appropriately. Even before you begin to speak, the interviewer is likely to have formed opinions about you based on the way you are dressed, your personal grooming, posture and Body language A successful and confident job applicant looks different than someone lacking confidence. Winners look different than losers. Those who manifest a loser's attitude, who are worried about the interview, will be found in ill-fitting clothes, poorly matched colors, shoes that are not shined, etc. As part of your interview preparation, take inventory of your wardrobe and select those items that can be put together to create the image you want to convey. As a guideline, consider the following: Select fabrics that tend to be wrinkle-free. Be sure your clothes fit properly. Dress appropriately for the position you are applying for. Avoid excessive jewelry, perfume, etc. Avoid extreme styles. Stick to basic colors. Be sure clothing is clean. Be sure your shoes are cleaned and polished. In summary, you must strive for a neat, clean, well-groomed look. If you exercise common sense in the clothes you select, you will go a long way in creating the image you want. For most corporate interviews a low-key approach to dress is usually best, as this projects a professional image and does not cause a distraction. For men, can sport a Tie and a Sober Coloured Shirt. "Remember to carry a notepad or portfolio"
	Your Physical Appearance
		You should be alert, wide-awake, and convey inner enthusiasm. We advise job applicants to get a good night's sleep before their interview so that they will be in top physical and mental condition for their interview. If you are run down or tired, you are going to appear that way, and this will create a negative impression. So prepare physically as well as mentally. Make sure you convey the image of a healthy, alert, well-rested, and confident person. In addition, while it seems basic, we must remind you that it is imperative that you arrive at the interview clean and neat, including your hair, fingernails, teeth, etc. So that you do not look physically rushed, allow plenty of time to arrive at the interview. You will be less nervous and tense, and you will have time to compose yourself before you meet the interviewer. Your Habits and Mannerisms While you are being interviewed, your habits and mannerisms will be observed. With this in mind
Structure of the Interview
	Introduction
		Greet the interviewer by his or her proper name (Example Mr. Mishra), shake hands, and make eye contact. Be sure you know how to pronounce the interviewer's name.
		The interviewer will usually start with some small talk (weather, sports, etc.) to try to relax you.
	Information Sharing
		Let the interviewer take the initiative and guide the interview.
		Show a sincere interest in the organization and the position (let your research show!)
		Listen to the interviewer! Be sure you are answering the questions asked.
		Show enthusiasm.
		Maintain eye contact.
		Remember to ask questions from your prepared list.
		Avoid "um," "like," and "okay."

How to crack a interview

Controlling Your Nerves :

When you attend an interview, you are likely to notice one or more of the following. 1.   Firstly, your temperature is likely to increase and you may notice that you have sweaty palms, that you feel slightly flushed and maybe even clammy. 2.   Secondly, adrenaline may be pumped into your system and this may make you feel shaky. 3.   Thirdly, your heart starts Beating Faster and this may make you feel Panicky. However, research has shown that they are not necessarily signs of fear but may indicate that you are gearing up to perform. Many entertainers, public speakers and competitive sports people report the same four symptoms immediately prior to performing - often before giving the best performance of their lives.

Positive Visualization

Before the interview, Visualise the entire Interview paying attention to the minute details. Visualize an enthusiastic interviewer; who is reacting positively to your responses. Picturise yourself confidently Seated Cool and Composed responding to each of the Interviewers Questions Convincingly. Let your Subconscious Mind be tuned to the thought that you will be Successful in the Interview. This helps your Subconscious mind to Take over and take control over your Body Language even when your conscious

Positive Body Language

successful in an interview. A brilliantly prepared interview delivered in an interesting voice will fall well short of the mark if accompanied by negative, intrusive or hostile body language.. There are three main aspects of body language that you should consider: What to do with your eyes? What your facial expressions indicate and The positioning and movement of your body and limbs. The Interviewer’s Body Language An individuals facial expression, tone of voice, body posture and movement often convey a world of detail about what they are thinking and feeling and how they are reacting to what you are saying. The effective use and interpretation of body language communication will help you to identify subtle aspects of the interviewers attitudes and reactions. This understanding and interpretation of body language is a key component of intelligent listening. How to Sit at Interview: As most interviews are held seated it is important to convey a positive message in the way you sit. In particular about the placement of your arms and legs. Thumb Rule : Lesser a person moves their hands and arms, the more powerful and Stable they are. This supports the view that they are used to people listening to them and they therefore do not have to resort to gesticulation to get their point across. The athletic position is where one leg is brought under your chair so that only the toe of that shoe is in contact with the floor. The other leg is firmly planted on the floor, parallel with the direction of the chair, with the entire sole of that shoe on the floor. This is a powerful position, conveying a readiness for action. Using Eye Contact at Interview: The face shown has a shaded area that indicates the correct target zone for positive eye contact. That is looking anywhere within this shaded zone represents positive eye contact. Looking at someone’s face anywhere outside of the triangular target zone is likely to cause some degree of embarrassment. However, the no-go zones, shown in red, are both associated with strong adverse reactions. Understanding where to look to make positive eye contact is only part of the story. You also need to know how and when to use this non-verbal communication. The amount of eye contact you make should differ fundamentally depending on whether you are in the role of speaker or listener. Acknowledge the speaker by occasional of the Head or nodding in agreement. This has to be synchronized with the Movement of the eye.

Selling Yourself at Interview

View interview as a Sales Meeting, and the Interviewer as your Prospect . The crux of the Entire process would be communicating your benefits to the interviewer.
In treating the interview like a sales meeting, it is worth keeping a very common sales slogan in mind: Sell the sizzle, not the sausage. This slogan stresses that you sell the benefits and not the feature.

So when you highlight these during the interview you should do so by linking your feature to a demonstrable benefit.

At the same time you should avoid, or dilute, any negative aspects of your employment history. Your aim is to make as strong a case as you can for them offering you the position. In effect you are there to sell - yourself!

One of the keys to this is to ensure that you always remain positive and enthusiastic.

If you have some career skeletons in your closet, decide ahead of the interview how you can avoid giving too much information about these areas. Is it possible to avoid talking about these issues at the interview? You almost certainly wont have published negative information in your CV. However have a positive interpretation on event on which there could be possible interrogation during the Interview . One of them would be Justifying the Changes that you have made in the Job.

Stressing the lessons you learned and how you have put these to practical effect since?

Active Listening : Listen carefully, what is it that the Interviewer Wants?

You should by now realize that every question that is asked by an experienced interviewer has a purpose. It is important that you analyse the question and understand its purpose before answering.

There is a general Perception that thinking in Real time before talking would lead to long Pausing or getting Stuck for words with the end result of appearing Confused. This is a Misconception.

As the question is being asked, ask yourself:

WHY am I being asked this question?
WHAT is the area of concern to the interviewer?
HOW can I lower their anxiety?

If you have followed the advice given earlier in the earlier section course you will have a complete armoury of information from which to select. Your task then becomes quite simple: choose the most relevant and positive information you have about yourself and give it to them.

Language Patterns:

The use of your verbal language in an interview can reflect positively or negatively on the over all impression you leave behind once you've completed your interview.

If you cannot hear the question, do not ask the interviewer to repeat directly using

"Pardon me" or
"Excuse me, can you repeat the question again?"

They make the interviewer feel that you have not been paying attention. Use key words the interviewer has used and rephrase the question to ask for clarification. You can use, for example,

"Do you mean...?" or
"Do I understand correctly that you mean...?"

Be careful in using expressions such as

"Sure" or
"Obviously"
"Of course"
"No problem "
"As you know"

They make the interviewer feel you are conceited and arrogant. Offer answers that are factual and modest. You can rephrase your answer in other equally positive ways, for example,

"I believe that..." or
"I don't see a major problem in..."

Be careful in using expressions such as

"I do not have the answer to that question at this moment, but my
past experience shows that I can learn fast. I believe I can acquire
knowledge of that field on the job."

End your answers promptly when you have offered all necessary details. Do not end by saying

"That's all"

You can indicate the end of your reply by nodding your head lightly to assure your interviewer.

Common Rejection Points in the Interview

	Bad eye contact
	Asked no questions
	Ill-mannered
	Unprofessional
	Overemphasis on money/benefits
	Condemned past employers
	Indecisiveness
	Too egotistic
	Overly cynical
	Didn’t discuss skills
	Too aggressive
	Late for the interview
	Personalities clashed
	Sloppy application