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# Activities - Tips and Best Practices

# Activities - Tips and Best Practices
Use the status of your application to your advantage

Often while looking for a new job we apply at various companies to ensure that we don’t settle in for less. It’s a great thing to do but honestly, when you apply to various companies it becomes difficult to track your application. Instahyre not only understands this problem but also has a dedicated section where you can track all your applications.

###### Stay updated

Make sure to check your activity page to schedule and prepare for your interviews.

###### Be prepared

It’s highly recommended that once you see your application being viewed and/ or shortlisted go back and look at the job post to be prepared for the assignments and interviews that you will have.

###### Punctuality is the key

Whether it’s a telephonic interview, a video interview, or an in-person interview, always be punctual. Ensure that you don’t have any distractions and find a quiet place for your telephonic and video interviews.

###### Know the company

Do thorough research about the company apart from the job profile to understand the kind of work you would be expected to do.

###### Prepare for interviews

Practice the generic interview questions as it will help you to boost your confidence and result in getting hired. Try practicing [these questions](https://blog.instahyre.com/4-curveball-hr-interview-questions-experienced-candidates/) too.