HOW TO APPEAR

IN AN INTERVIEW

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An interview

• An interview is a conversation betweentwo or more people (the interviewerand the interviewee) where questionsare asked by the interviewer to obtainare asked by the interviewer to obtaininformation from the interviewee.

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Before The Interview

�Get your career goals in focus • Identify your main strengths related to the job

• Gather specific accomplishments to back up your skills

�Research the company�Research the company

�Find out the dress code in advance and dress accordingly

�Practice with yourself or with a friend

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Few Items You Should Bring On An Interview

�You should bring at least one spare

copy of your resume.

�If you know that you will be �If you know that you will be

interviewed by multiple people, you

should bring a copy of your resume

for each.

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Few Items You Should Bring On An Interview (cont…..)

� If you are applying for a job that has specific certification or licensing requirements.

� you should bring proof of your eligibility.

� employers are more likely to choose a candidate whose paperwork is already in order.

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Dress code for job interview in Pakistan

• Dress code should be followed accordance of Culture

• General guidelines for job interview • General guidelines for job interview dress code are:– Dress should be clean .

– Dress should be properly pressed or ironed .(Make sure that during travelling don’t mess with your cloths )

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Dress Code Cont…

– Avoid skin tight and too loose dresses.

– Your shoes should be polished and clean.

– Teeth your teeth properly before coming to interview.

– Shave before coming for job interview. (If you are a

shaved person other wise balance your breed and

comb it properly )

– A nice perfume will help (But make sure that perfume

smell is very light and in not annoying)

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Dress Code for Men

• Dress pants and shirt with tie.

• Two piece suit with tie.

• Shalwar kameez with wasket.

– Use Light color shirts and Dark color

pants

(Special Reference to Pakistani dressing)

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Dress Code for Women

• Women should follow the new day fashion but in professional way.– Shoes with traditional heels

– No purses or small one.

– If you wear nail polish (not required), use clear or a

conservative color

• Minimal use of makeup (it should not be too

noticeable)

• No more than one ring on each hand

• One set of earrings only

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Be On Time

• It's important to arrive a few minutes

early, or on time

• Giving yourself a bit of extra time will

give you an opportunity

– to stop in the rest room and freshen up

– to catch your breath and stay calm

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Body Language

• First impressions very powerful

– Halo effect or Devil effect

• Entrance, introductions & handshake• Entrance, introductions & handshake

• Smile and make eye contact

• Be aware of own movements

• Watch body language of interviewer

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How to Greet the Interviewer

• Greet your interviewer with a firm handshake

• Introduce yourself. • Introduce yourself.

• Follow the interviewer's lead

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During the Interview

Listen carefully to the questions

Take time to phrase your responses

Speak clearly and concisely

– Keep your responses specific

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Questions you may Ask?

Ask relevant questions to increase your understanding of the job

– This also shows the interviewer that you have done your research on the company as well.

“What’s Your Ideal Employee Like?”

This question will give you an idea as to the

working style of your boss, and whether or not your styles are similar

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What to Give the Interviewer

• Extra copies of your resume

• List of three references (if required)

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Closing the Interview

• Towards the end of the interview let the hiring manager know that you think the job is an excellent fit and that you are very interested in the job.you are very interested in the job.

• Thank the interviewer for the time they spent interviewing with you.

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After The Interview

• Write a THANK YOU Letter or E-mail

– Add relevant information you might have left out during the interview.left out during the interview.

– Reiterate your interest in the job

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Hope So This Will Work For You

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