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A Quick Guide to Successful Interviewing!!
- 2. INTERVIEWING A structured meeting between you and an employer. What is it?
- 3. to determine if the job & you are a GOOD MATCH PURPOSE
- 4. What happens at the interview? Introduction • Greeting • Introduction of candidate to interviewer(s) Body • Info about the company & position • More info from the candidate • Candidate asks questions • Candidate shares goals, aspirations, plans Closing • Summarize key strengths and match for the position • Thank the interviewer by name • Follow-up
- 5. Types of Interviews Telephone Group Panel One-On- One On-Campus On-Site Sequential Behavioural Stress Case Technical Meal-time
- 6. 1. Telephone Interview Be ready Use your notes/resume Introduce yourself clearly and directly Modulate your voice Eliminate any distractions
- 7. Group Interview Interact as a team player Show personality Avoid conflict Keep an eye on the interviewer
- 8. Positive Behaviour in Group Discussion Initiating Clarifying Encouraging Active listening Information/opinion giving Harmonizing Compromising Summarizing
- 9. Panel Interview Several Interviewers Eye contact with each person More eye contact with questioner Patience and calm
- 10. One-On-One Interview Make good eye contact Match their “style” Remember body language Give examples
- 11. On-Campus Interview Usually only 30 minutes Extra “face time” Portfolio with resume and recommendations Company Material
- 12. On-Site Be alert Be polite to everyone! Be punctual (15 minutes early) Observe environment
- 13. Sequential Interview Two or more interviews Continuous assessment Tour may be included Lunch may be included
- 14. Behavioral Interview Based on previous activities Requires specific examples e.g. interpersonal skills e.g. leadership skills • "Describe a time you had to work with someone you didn't like." • “Give me a time when you motivated others.”
- 15. Stress Interview Remain calm and tactful De-personalize the process
- 16. Case Interview Two way discussion Problem solving No perfect answer Structured approach Ask questions
- 17. Technical Interview Problem solving and creativity Specific knowledge Not only technical but interpersonal Brain teasers
- 18. Meal-time Interview Follow interviewer’s lead Show social know-how Be discrete! Avoid messy food
- 21. Positive Body Language Positive Entrance Enthusiasm Relaxed Smile Direct Eye Contact Straight Posture Firm Handshake Leaning Slightly Forward Use of Hand Movement Feet Flat on Floor
- 22. Negative Body Language Lack of Enthusiasm or Curiosity Frowning Weak Handshake Lack of Eye Contact Staring Nervous Movements Arms Crossed Hands Clenched Looking atWatch
- 23. For women For men
- 25. Thank you!