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Interview Techniques and Questions

Interview Types

* Panel Interview
* Face-to-Face
* Skype/video
* Telephonic
Before the interview

* Go through your CV
* Know the company/firm
* Research through the company’s website
* Read business reports/magazines
* Reach out to the employees
* Know the company’s products/services
* Area of operation of the company
* Know the competitors
* Research about new product/service launched
Employers Evaluate

* Self Confidence
* Interpersonal Skills
* Honesty
* Posture
* Eye Contact
* Hand Gestures
* Dress Outlook
* Body Odor
Expected qualities
• Effective communication
• Teamwork
• Self motivation
• Willingness to learn
• Time management
• Decisive
Things to Avoid in Interview
• Vague and irrelevant answers
• Don’t be nervous/restless
• Lack of sincerity
• Uttering superficial remarks
Do’s

* Practice, Practice & Practice


* Keep extra copies of resume
* Greet and give a firm hand shake
* Wait, until you are offered a chair
to sit
* Maintain Eye contact
* Know about the company
- Facts and figures
* Highlight your achievements
Don'ts

* Avoid unnecessary exaggerating


* Avoid being negative about other
companies/employers
* Don’t say a simple Yes/No
- try giving examples
* Don’t be too inquisitive about perks
* Don’t discuss family/personal issues
* Avoid discussing your past history
After Interview

* Thank the interviewing panel


* Mention that you look forward to hear from them
Common Questions

* Tell me about yourself


* What sort of a job you are looking for?
* What appeals you about this job?
* Why should I hire you?
* What are your strengths/weakness?
* What do you know about the company?
* How long do you intend to stay with us?
* Don’t you thing you are too young/inexperienced for this job?
Tell me about yourself
* Introduce yourself – in short
* Mention about your academic record
* Your skills and qualification
* Talk about something related to the job
* Ideal time – 2-3mins
* Write and rehearse
What sort of a job you are looking
for?
* The best answer can be – A position/job where I would love to work,
can contribute more to the company

* A job which is challenging yet educative, a job which gives


opportunities to prove my knowledge and skills.
What are your
strengths ??

Subject knowledge
Ability to prioritize work
Problem solving skills
Ability to perform under high work pressure
People management skills
Your professional expertise
Your positive attitude
Ability to break Complex project
Into small task and finding solution
What are your weaknesses?

• I have trouble saying no


• Striving for perfection
• Self criticism
• Trouble in delegating responsibility
Would you accept this job?

* Don’t over exaggerate


* Remember to keep your worth

* Yes, certainly I will accept this job and give my best to the company
or organization.
What do you know about this
company?
* Do a ground research. Look for details like history of the company,
products/services, annual turnover, reports, agenda, vision, mission.
* No of employees, future plans, innovations/inventions if any.
How long do you intend to stay us?

* Set high standards when you meet them.


* Your outcomes are a success and tell them about your stay.
* Be positive, it reflects your confidence.
Don’t you think you might be too
young/inexperienced?
* Admit that you have no experience.
* Highlight your capability, your academic strength.
* Mention about your completed projects and the kind of experience
you gained.
* Mention this - Learning is a never ending activity
Prepare professional stories
• Achievement story
• Adaptability story
• Conflict resolution story
• Leadership story
• Learning experience story
Interview Tips
• Arrive on time
• Introduce yourself in courteous manner
• Read Company Literature/Profile while waiting.
• Use proper body language
• Listen and speak
• Smile and use appropriate gesture
• Do not hesitated to ask questions
• Ask for business card
• Thanks the interviewer

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