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Interview Skills: Dharitri Gohel

The document discusses various types of interviews, including job interviews, information interviews, persuasive interviews, exit interviews, evaluation interviews, counseling interviews, conflict resolution interviews, disciplinary interviews, termination interviews, mixed interviews, behavioral interviews, telephonic interviews, stress interviews, one-to-one interviews, panel interviews, and video interviews. It also provides tips for preparing for a face-to-face interview, a telephonic interview, and perfecting interview skills in general.

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Interview Skills: Dharitri Gohel

The document discusses various types of interviews, including job interviews, information interviews, persuasive interviews, exit interviews, evaluation interviews, counseling interviews, conflict resolution interviews, disciplinary interviews, termination interviews, mixed interviews, behavioral interviews, telephonic interviews, stress interviews, one-to-one interviews, panel interviews, and video interviews. It also provides tips for preparing for a face-to-face interview, a telephonic interview, and perfecting interview skills in general.

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Interview skills

Dharitri Gohel
What is interview?

– Definition:
– Interview refers to a formal, in-depth conversation between two or more
persons, wherein exchange of information takes place with a view to check the
acceptability of a candidate for a job.
Types of interview

– Job
– Information
– Persuasive
– Exit
– Evaluation
– Counselling
– Conflict-resolution
– Disciplinary
– termination
Types of interview:

– Mixed Interview: It is a combination of structured and unstructured interview,


wherein a blend of predetermined and spontaneous questions are asked by the
interviewer to the job seeker. It follows a realistic approach which allows the
employer to make a comparison between answers and get in-depth insights
too.
– Behavioural Interview: It is concerned with a problem or a hypothetical
situation, put before the candidate with an expectation to solve. It aims at
revealing the job seeker’s ability to solve the problem presented.

– Telephonic Interview: Telephonic interview is one that is conducted over


telephone. It is the most economical and less time consuming, which focuses on
asking and answering questions.
Types of interview:

– Stress Interview: The employer commonly uses stress interview for those jobs which are more
stress prone. A number of harsh, rapid fire questions are put to the interviewee with intent to
upset him. It seeks to know, how the applicant will respond to pressure.
– One to one Interview(Face to face interview): The most common interview type, in which
there are only two participants – the interviewer (usually the representative of the company)
and interviewee, taking part in the face to face discussion, in order to transfer information.
– Panel Interview: Panel interview is one, in which there is a panel of interviewers, i.e. two or
more interviewers, but limited to 15. All the members of the panel are different
representatives of the company.
– Video Interview: An interview, in which video conference is being employed, to judge or
evaluate the candidate. Due to its flexibility, rapidity and inexpensiveness, it is used
increasingly.
Face to face interview

– Disposition
– Career objective
– Subject knowledge
– General knowledge
– Communication skills
– Mental agility
– Consistency
– Self confidence
– Appearance
– Clothes
– Facial expressions
– Gesture
– Manners
– Way of presentation Suggestions:
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Telephonic interview

– Preparation:
– Keep all the documents handy
– Keep note-pen with you
– Stand in front of mirror while talking on phone
– Try to match your speaking rate and pitch with the interviewer
– Make sure that there is no disturbance during your phone call
– Turn off TV or stereo
– Have a glass of water handy
Some tips:

– Always greet the interviewer


– Answer the questions properly if required at length
– Politely ask to repeat the question if you have missed that, but it should not be
repeated many times
– Don’t interrupt the interviewers
– Sell your capabilities
– Always thank interviewer at the end of interview for his time
Perfect your interview skill

– Thoroughly review the job description


– Develop a solid understanding of what the company does
– Research relevant industry and company news
– Practice explaining your experience in a nutshell
– Practice explaining how your experience will compliment this role
– Pick relevant, engaging questions to ask
– Research your interviewers: Check out their company bios or LinkedIn profiles
– Research the organization’s dress code and select an outfit that’ll reflect the company culture (don’t wear a full business suit to
a startup or jeans to a law firm!)
– For phone interviews, secure a quiet place to talk (with great reception or—even better—a landline!)
For video interviews, stage the background of the room you’ll be in
– For in-person interviews, take steps to ensure that you’ll arrive early (five to 10 minutes is good), but not too early
– Be ready to answer questions about your availability to start a new job and we’ll be kept new updating every day.

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