APPEARING IN INTERVIEW
Prof (Dr) PK Tulsi
NITTTR, Chandigarh
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WHY INTERVIEWS?
• A selection procedure • Predict future job performance on
the basis of applicant’s oral responses to oral inquiries
• Determine the suitability of the candidate for the job
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TYPES OF INTERVIEW
Interview at the Organization site
On campus interview
Telephone interview
VIDEO INTERVIEW
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PROCESS STAGES
• Before the interview
• On the day of Interview
• During the Interview
• Follow-up of Interview
BEFORE THE INTERVIEW
Preparing for Interview
• Know thyself
• Know the industry
• Prepare yourself
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Know Thy Self: Analyze factors important to you
• personality• attitude• interests• appearance• values• ideas• goals• education
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Know the industry/ company/ job
¨ Collect information regarding- Organizational structure- Location- Product- Profits- Market share- Technology and processes used- Growth and development- Job role and responsibilities- Future prospect
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Cars: Models
Manufacturing
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Research the Organization
• The employer's homepage (if available) • College professors • People already working in the field• Stock brokerage firms for annual reports • Online career research tools• Directory of industries by CII or state
departments of industry• Industry-related magazines or journals• Visit the industry/ company and collect relevant
information
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Prepare Yourself
• Know the exact time and location of your interview
• Make a list of questions you want to ask about the organization
Practice Makes The Man Perfect
• Rehearse answers to questions
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Prepare Responses
Concise
Logical
Organized
Contd.
• Collect and file certificates in chronological order
• Put your call letter on top of your file
• Keep extra copies of your curriculum in/ resume
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ON THE DAY OF INTERVIEW
• Your personal grooming and cleanliness should be impeccable
• Listen to the latest news• Arrive early, 10 minutes prior to
the interview start time• Relax and be yourself • Be observant of environment
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Dress
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The Day of Your Interview
• Dress appropriately!
• General Rules
Dress Formally
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DURING INTERVIEW
• Enter the room with head held high, shoulders straight and dashing forward
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HANDSHAKE
EYE CONTACT
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Facial expression
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Facial Expression
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Sitting Posture
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Posture
Acknowledgement: http://www.indiabix.com/body-language/arm-barriers-gestures/
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DURING THE INTERVIEW
• Opening
• Information exchange
– Questions
– Responses
• Closing
Sample Questions
• Tell us something about yourself /how would you describe yourself?
• Why should we hire you?• What are your strengths and weaknesses?• What are your interests or hobbies?• Where do you see yourself in five years?• What experience you have?• How your education has prepared for the
career?
CONTD.
• What are your two achievements till now?
• What do you know about the company?• What motivates you?• What two or three things are important
to you?• What is your career goal?
Responses
• Concise• Logical• Organized
Principles of Effective Oral Communication
Organize the messageKeep it simple and short Use simple language Grammatically correctTechnically correctBe audibleCheck your articulation and
pronunciation
Contd.
Check your rate deliveryVary your pitchUse conversational mode Use pausesUse normal gesturesAvoid verbal virus/filler words
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Gesture
Acknowledgement: http://www.indiabix.com/body-language/arm-barriers-gestures/
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Avoid NV Communication
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FOLLOW-UP
• Do write thank you note or letter
• Do follow-up with a telephone call to the employer