The document discusses various techniques for interviews, including preparing for interviews by researching the company and position, tips for performing well during the interview such as maintaining eye contact and proper posture, and dos and don'ts for interviews including bringing extra resumes and avoiding discussing personal issues. Common interview questions are also provided along with important job sites to search.
2. Definition for interview
Types of interview
Preparation for interviews
Performance during and after interviews
Some Tips for interviews
Do’s and Don’ts
Interview questions
Important Job sites
3. A meeting of minimum two expert- candidate
Arranged to examine the suitability of the candidate
Tested for subject knowledge, skills and desired
behavior in a very limited time
4. 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
5. 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
6. Main production / service
Annual sales, profit, dividend
Competitors
Area of operation
New product/service launched
7. 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.
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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.
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. Thank them for calling you for the interview through
a letter
Indicate that you look forward to hear from them
17. 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?
18. 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
19. The best is to say general and say something like: A
job where I love to work, like the people, can
contribute more to the company
A job which is challenging, a job which gives me
opportunities to prove knowledge and skills
20. To achieve through heights and also to learn, work
hard and quench my thirst of knowledge in the
related field, which I am going to work
To be unique in decision making skills in the future
21. Strength of your subject knowledge
Your ability to prioritize,
Your problem –solving skills,
Your ability to work under pressure,
Your ability to focus on projects,
Your professional expertise,
Your leadership skills and
your positive attitude.
22. Here you have to tell your weakness As strength
Tell Always I will be committed to the assigned
work, which I expect from my co-workers, this
leads to affects the interpersonal relationship but
the outcome of the work will be satisfied. This
suits to the team leader.
23. Yes, certainly I will accept this job do the best to
the company or organization.
No, you have give reason.
24. You have to go to the website and look for the details
like company, products, services, year of starting the
company, their annual reports,agenda.
How many workers are working in that company,
volume of the business future plan of business and
other specific details .
25. You set high standards for yourself and meet them.
Your outcomes are a success and tell them about you
stay in that company.
26. Admit that you have no experience. However
explain your academic strength.