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Facing Up To The Interview: Harsha Sinvhal

The document provides guidance on preparing for and excelling in a job interview. It discusses what interviewers look for in candidates such as personality, honesty, depth of knowledge, and aptitude. It offers tips for applicants such as researching the employer, dressing appropriately, arriving early, maintaining eye contact with the interviewer, and being prepared with examples of relevant experience and questions that may be asked. Common interview questions are listed with examples to help candidates practice their responses. The document aims to help readers understand the interview process and feel confident in their ability to perform well.

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Facing Up To The Interview: Harsha Sinvhal

The document provides guidance on preparing for and excelling in a job interview. It discusses what interviewers look for in candidates such as personality, honesty, depth of knowledge, and aptitude. It offers tips for applicants such as researching the employer, dressing appropriately, arriving early, maintaining eye contact with the interviewer, and being prepared with examples of relevant experience and questions that may be asked. Common interview questions are listed with examples to help candidates practice their responses. The document aims to help readers understand the interview process and feel confident in their ability to perform well.

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FACING UP TO THE

INTERVIEW

Harsha Sinvhal
I.I.T. Roorkee
Roorkee
INTERVIEW :
Meeting at which somebody is
asked questions to find out if
(s)he is suitable (for a Job/
positions)
INTERVIEW :
Meeting at which somebody is
asked questions to find out if
(s)he is suitable (for a Job/
positions)

• Remember :
No one is interesting if
you are not interested

– Meenakshi Sheshadari
INTERVIEWS :
WHAT WE LOOK FOR

 PERSONALITY

 HONESTY AND TRUTHFULLNESS


INTERVIEWS :
WHAT WE LOOK FOR

 PERSONALITY

 HONESTY AND TRUTHFULLNESS

 DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE

 GENERAL AWARNESS
INTERVIEWS :
WHAT WE LOOK FOR

 PERSONALITY

 HONESTY AND TRUTHFULLNESS

 DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE

 GENERAL AWARNESS

 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

 APTITUDE
 HOW TO GET AN INTERVIEW CALL
 Open advertisement
 Personal communication
 HOW TO GET AN INTERVIEW CALL
 Open advertisement
 Personal communication

 Remember :

• Your application is your step for


interview
• Be precise
 HOW TO GET AN INTERVIEW CALL
 Open advertisement
 Personal communication

 Remember :

• Your application is your step for


interview
• Be precise
• Clearly mention your strong points
• Why do you consider suitable for the job
• Know yourself : Write a page on yourself
 WHILE BEING INTERVIEWED :
• Entry : Look around, wish everyone,
sit comfortably, know where is your
pen, file, hand bag,
 WHILE BEING INTERVIEWED :
• Entry : Look around, wish everyone,
sit comfortably, know where is your
pen, file, hand bag,

• Pockets not full (toe exercises, Eau-


de-cologne)
 WHILE BEING INTERVIEWED :
• Entry : Look around, wish everyone,
sit comfortably, know where is your
pen, file, hand bag,

• Pockets not full (toe exercises, Eau-


de-cologne)
• Make eye contact with everyone
(business gaze only)
 WHILE BEING INTERVIEWED :
• Entry : Look around, wish everyone,
sit comfortably, know where is your
pen, file, hand bag,

• Pockets not full (toe exercises, Eau-


de-cologne)
• Make eye contact with everyone
(business gaze only)
• Listen to the question(s) carefully
• If you don’t know some thing admit it
 WHILE BEING INTERVIEWED :
• Entry : Look around, wish everyone,
sit comfortably, know where is your
pen, file, hand bag,

• Pockets not full (toe exercises, Eau-


de-cologne)
• Make eye contact with everyone
(business gaze only)
• Listen to the question(s) carefully
• If you don’t know some thing admit it
• Be interested in other’s view point
• Be honest and sincere
• Never criticise your present employer
 HOW TO DRESS FOR IN INTERVIEW :
• Formal - According to weather
- Comfortable
- Avoid bright colours
- Show association(s)
- You should look

suited for the job


 HOW TO DRESS FOR IN INTERVIEW :
• Formal - According to weather
- Comfortable
- Avoid bright colours
- Show association(s)
- You should look
suited for the job

Remember :
Interview is generally over in first
60 seconds
 HOW TO PREPARE

• Try to find out more about the


employer

• Try to find out Job specifications


 HOW TO PREPARE

• Try to find out more about the


employer

• Try to find out Job specifications


• Reach well in advance (reach a day
in advance and find out how to get
at the place of interview)
 HOW TO PREPARE

• Try to find out more about the


employer

• Try to find out Job specifications


• Reach well in advance (reach a day
in advance and find out how to get
at the place of interview)

• Your Hobbies : know them well


 HOW TO PREPARE

• Try to find out more about the


employer

• Try to find out Job specifications


• Reach well in advance (reach a day
in advance and find out how to get
at the place of interview)

• Your Hobbies : know them well

• Know about your name, town, State


 HOW TO PREPARE (Cont.)

• Your favourite topic : you must have one


 HOW TO PREPARE (Cont.)

• Your favourite topic : you must have one


• Your dissertation/project - how can it be
useful to the employer
 HOW TO PREPARE (Cont.)

• Your favourite topic : you must have one


• Your dissertation/project - how can it be
useful to the employer

Remember :
• The employer wants to know, WHAT
YOU KNOW and NOT what you don’t
know
 HOW TO PREPARE (Cont.)

• Your favourite topic : you must have one


• Your dissertation/project - how can it be
useful to the employer

Remember :
• The employer wants to know, WHAT
YOU KNOW and NOT what you don’t
know
• Employer is interested in your approach
• Employer is interested in positive
persons
THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE
• Why are you interested in joining our
company ?
THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE
• Why are you interested in joining our
company ?
• What would your like to be doing five
years from now ?
THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE
• Why are you interested in joining our
company ?
• What would your like to be doing five
years from now ?
• What is the ideal job for you ?
THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE
• Why are you interested in joining our
company ?
• What would your like to be doing five
years from now ?
• What is the ideal job for you ?
• If you had the freedom, which field
would you choose ?
• What role has learning played in your
life ?
THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE

• What do you look for in a manager ?


THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE

• What do you look for in a manager ?

• What kind of people appeal to you as


co-workers ?
THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE

• What do you look for in a manager ?

• What kind of people appeal to you as


co-workers ?

• Why have you had so may different


jobs ?
THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE

• What do you look for in a manager ?

• What kind of people appeal to you as


co-workers ?
• Why have you had so may different jobs ?

• What is the minimum pay you will


accept ?
THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE

• What do you look for in a manager ?

• What kind of people appeal to you as


co-workers ?
• Why have you had so may different jobs ?

• What is the minimum pay you will


accept ?
• What do you expect to be earning five
years from now ?
 THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE

• Which public figures do you admire


most and why ?
 THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE

• Which public figures do you admire


most and why ?
• How would you describe an ideal
work environment ?
 THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL
FACE

• Which public figures do you


admire most and why ?
• How would you describe an
ideal work
environment ?
• What does success mean to
you ?
 THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE

• Which public figures do you admire


most and why ?
• How would you describe an ideal
work environment ?
• What does success mean to you ?
• What is your leadership style ?
 THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL
FACE

• Which public figures do you


admire most and why ?
• How would you describe an
ideal work
environment ?
• What does success mean to
you ?
• What is your leadership style
?
• Why should I hire you ?
Thank You

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