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Interview Techniques

Interview
A meeting of minimum two expert-
candidate
 Arranged to examine the suitability of the
candidate
 Testedfor subject knowledge, skills and
desired behavior in a very limited time
Types of Interview
 Panel Interview: three or more experts sit
across table from the candidate.
 Face-to-Face Interviews: one interviewer
one candidate.
 informal in nature
 less distance between interviewer and
candidate
 less stressful and relaxed environment
compared to panel interview
Prior Interview
 Read your CV/ application and skills
demanded
 Know the company
 Go to the company web site
 Annual reports
 Business news papers,magazines
 Directly contact the employees
Know the Company

 Main production / service


 Annual sales,profit,dividend
 Competitors
 Area of operation
 New product/service launched
During an interview
Employers Evaluate
 Self Confidence – you should be confident while
appearing for interview
 Interpersonal skills – fluency in English, listen
attentively and answer to the questions asked by
the interviewer
 Be honest – While answering in the interview,
even if you don’t know the answer for certain
question, be honest in answer to the interviewer.
Non- verbal or Body
Language
 Posture: sit erect without learning on the desk
or slouching in the chair, but don’t be stiff
and tense
 Always make eye contact when you speak,
but avoid continuous staring
 Don’t use too many hand movements and
frequent change of facial expressions not in
relation to words you have expressed
Dress outlook
 Dress formally and well groomed
 You will never get a second chance to make
a good impression
 Wear something that make you feel
comfortable
 Use simple accessories like simple jewelry,
watches, ties, etc
 Scents, perfumes and after shaves lotion
should be avoided
Expected qualities of the candidate

Effective Verbal communication


 If it is English language without M.T
Influence
 Natural delivery, fluency
 Pronounce sentence clearly
 Speak little more loudly or lower your
voice to draw attention of the experts if
there is an important point or opinion
Rejected by the committees
 Vague and irrelevant answers to the
questions
 Very fidgety: little eye contact; nervous
mannerism, such as playing with hair, nail
biting etc.
 Lack of sincerity
 Utter superficial remarks to impress the
interviewer – project work
Do’s
 Do take a practice run to the location where
you are having the interview
 If presented with a job application, do fill it
out neatly, completely and accurately
 Do bring extra resumes to the interview
 Do greet the interviewer & do shake hands
firmly
 Do wait until you are offered a chair before
sitting.
Do’s
 Do make good eye contact with your
interviewer(s)
 Do show enthusiasm in the position and the
company
 Do make sure that your good points come
across to the interviewer in a factual sincere
manner
 Do stress your achievements
DON’TS
 Do avoid controversial topics
 Don’t ever lie. Answer questions truthfully,
frankly and succinctly
 Don’t say anything negative about former
colleagues, supervisors, or employers
 Don’t answer questions with a simple ‘yes’ or
‘no’. Explain whenever possible. Describe those
things about yourself that showcase your talents,
skills and determination. Give examples
Don'ts
 Don’t inquire about salary, vacations,
bonuses, retirement, or other benefits until
after you’ve received an offer
 Don’t bring up or discuss personal issues or
family problems
 Don’t say your past history, hence it is
available in the C.V. itself
After Interview
 Thank them for calling you for the
interview through a letter
 Indicate that you look forward to hear from
them
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Tell me about yourself
Why did you leave your previous job?
What sort of job you are looking for?
What appeals to you about this job?
Why do you think you’d be good at this job?
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
Would you accept this job if it were offered to you?
What do you know about this company?
If you take this job, how long would you stay?
Don’t you think you may be too
old/young/inexperienced?
Tell me about yourself
The most often asked question in interviews
Tell your academic record
Your skills
Your qualification etc.
Talk about things you have done and jobs you
have held that relate to the position you are
interviewing for
Time: 3 minutes
Prepare written answer for this question and
rehearse

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