According to a report published by IRIS Knowledge Foundation in collaboration with UN-Habitat, every third person in India, a country of 1.3 billion people, will be one of the youth, making it the youngest country in the world by 2020. The average age of Indians will be 29.

As the workforce increases in volume, every individual will have to compete with their peers in order to stand out from others in the talent pool -- and consequently, outperform others in job interviews.

Therefore, to crack that dream job, the process of approaching the right company, understanding their needs and communicating effectively in the interview matter more than just the candidate's subject knowledge.

Most candidates get baffled and emotionally let down in their struggle to stay afloat through the stormy waters of employment. However, here are a few tips that will help potential candidates upscale their quality of interactions with prospective employers during job interviews and support them to sail through successfully.

THE FOLLOWING SIX CS WILL TELL YOU WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO SMOOTHLY TACKLE ANY JOB INTERVIEW:

1. Content

Take care of these 6 things and you can rest easy after the interview.

Resumes are a platform for candidates to showcase their past responsibilities, educational and work credentials, and achievements. With a short and succinct resume that is relevant to the job that one is applying for, it is possible to crack any career opportunity.

Additionally, understanding the daily functions and its macro-level impact, and aligning one's strengths to the competencies of the job can go a long way in gaining an edge over the competition -- the bottom line being that there can be no replacement for well-thought out, relevant and good content.

2. Clarity

Ever wondered how some candidates can calmly give structured answers to questions? Clarity is the result of preparation.

Before attending an interview, the candidate must take some time to make a list of questions and respective answers covering past responsibilities, how will he/she add value to the company, and what future goals that he/she is striving for.

This helps provide support for the candidate to address and field most questions shot by the interviewer. The more one prepares, the more the clarity of thought.

3. Confidence

Take care of these 6 things and you can rest easy after the interview.

More often than not, confidence is a by-product of good content and clarity of thought. Confidence can win 80 percent of the battle as most employers look for candidates who can represent them across all forms of business in the market.

The confidence to hold your ground coupled with the support of good content can be a game-changer.

4. Communication

Take care of these 6 things and you can rest easy after the interview.

Communication comprises both verbal and non-verbal interactions. While verbal communication consists of diction, language fluency and choice of words, it forms a mere 20 percent of the communication spectrum.

Nonverbal communication includes body language, appearance, voice and energy levels among other such intangible aspects. One needs to have a sense of command over both aspects so as to communicate effectively.

5. Conviction

Take care of these 6 things and you can rest easy after the interview.

The first step towards convincing someone else that you are the right hire is to be convinced yourself. The more you believe in yourself, your abilities, and your capacity to live up to the expectations of the job you are applying, the higher your chances are of cracking the interview.

Of course, it helps greatly if whatever you are saying is true, but you should work with the assumption that the interviewer is going to run a background check on you irrespective.

Interviews only give part of the picture. Recruiters and employers invest time and resources into ascertaining if the people they hire are in fact good hires.
You can now take initiative and improve your credibility in the eyes of the employer by getting your resume and background verified. For example, a SecUR number, in this case, would help to pre-verify your resume.

6. Contact

Take care of these 6 things and you can rest easy after the interview.

Once the interview is over, it is of utmost importance for a candidate to touch base with the company and follow up about the interaction.

Something as simple as an email thanking them for their time and conveying that their response is awaited can go miles in establishing one's proactive and courteous character.

While constant follow-ups are not advisable, gentle reminders once every two weeks could go a long way.

There is hardly a single formula that can guarantee success in cracking every single interview, but these pointers are ideal for each candidate to follow. In this fast-paced world where many potential candidates are competing for the same position, these 6 Cs can help set one stand-out as well as outstand from the rest of the talent pool.