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Interview skills
An interview is a selection procedure used to evaluate candidates and determine if they are suitable for the job based on their responses. There are different types of interviews that can be conducted, from individual interviews to group interviews. Candidates should prepare by researching the organization, being ready to answer common interview questions, and anticipating what questions may be asked. During the interview, candidates should maintain eye contact, ask questions, and be engaged. Proper etiquette like arriving on time and dressing professionally are also important to make a good impression.
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Introduction to interviews, types (structured, unstructured, panel, stress), and evaluation criteria.
Preparation tips including self-description, knowledge of the organization, and interview etiquette.
Key qualities evaluated: intelligence, communication, teamwork, adaptability, and leadership traits.
Types of interview questions (open/closed, probing) and assessing job characteristics important to candidates.
Tips on being professional, maintaining eye contact, responding clearly, and formats like telephonic and video interviews.
Best practices for answering questions, maintaining decorum, and preparing for professional calls.
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Interview skills
- 2. What is ainterview? Types of interviews Preparation before interview Inside the interview hall Criteria's for evaluation Interview process Master tips Alternative interview formats Common rules Doโs & donโts of telephonic interviews Basic etiquette & tips
- 3. ๏ A selectionprocedure designed to future job performances on the basis of applicants oral response to oral enquires.
- 4. Selecting people forjob by: ๏ง Informing applicants about the job. ๏ง Gaining unbiased factual information against the criteria. ๏ง Influencing people to accept the job. ๏ Demonstrating that the company operates a fair and equitable selection procedure.
- 5. Structured interview Unstructured interview Groupinterview 1.Group discussion 2.Group task 3.Dialogue panel
- 6. Panel or boardinterview Stress interview Appraisal interview Counseling interview
- 7. ๏ Self description ๏Organization profile ๏ Subject preparation ๏ Donโt flaunt your preparation ๏ Prepare for interview question
- 8. Know the jobdescription. Future trends in that area. How technology is changing the job.
- 9. Where is itlocated. Where is the headquarters. How big it is. What are its products. How does it serve. How is the organization structured. What is its history. Have there been any recent changes or developments.
- 10. Wish the interviewer. Donot offer hand shake. Do not occupy seat unless offered. Exchange pleasantries with other interviewees. Be alert and receptive. Ask for clarification if a question is ambiguous.
- 11. Explain gaps inthe resume rationally. Explain the weak points in a discreet and tactful manner. Donโt complain against your college/ past employer. Have some sense of humor. Donโt react on statements. Be deliberative while answering questions.
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- 14. Ability to exertinfluence Initiative Courage and spirit of adventure Tact and adaptability Remaining cool under stress Sense of duty & responsibility Self confidence
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- 16. Can you dothe job (competence) Will you do the job (self- motivated) Will you fit in (adaptable)
- 17. Leading questions โข Insteadof shouldering your fatherโs business why do you want to join our company? Open ended question โข Why do you want to join our company? Closed ended question โข Do you want to ask any question? Probing questions โข Journalists are joining politics these days. Donโt you feel that journalist should not join politics?
- 18. Type of workyou do Type of people you would like to work with Training & development opportunity Chances of promotion Salary Job security Working condition Reputation of the company Geographical location Working hours Benefits
- 19. Be on time Knowabout the organization Look professional Maintain eye contact Ask questions Be active and show interest Be focused and attentive Look at the interviewer
- 20. Answer simply andclearly. Use gestures and facial expressions. Donโt discuss hardships. Donโt look casual and careless. Be โyour selfโ. Learn to pause & organize thoughts. Donโt talk too fast or too slow.
- 21. Donโt use longsentences. Donโt speak too softly ,it can irritating. Donโt give โyesโ or โnoโ answers. Donโt be negative in attitude. Donโt bluff. Donโt use gesture excessively. Donโt refuse a job offer. Thank the panel.
- 22. Telephonic interviews Through videoconferencing Shadow interview Port folio interview Case interview Lunch interview Computer assisted interviews
- 23. It became commondue to compelling reasons of time and distance. It is less cumbersome. It has fixed structure. Interviewers may vary from one to eight. The chair person introduces the committee. Each expert introduces and ask questions. Decision is taken on the basis of consensus.
- 24. Analyze & knowwhy you are calling. Be clear in thoughts. Donโt speak in low voice. Be confident, clear & audible. Maintain decorum. Follow word stress and intonation. Avoid being monotonous. Be brief
- 25. Sit comfortably. Listen tothe question clearly and completely. Note down the question. Give an apt answer. Firstly frame the answer in the mind. Give true information. Make sure there is no confusion.
- 26. Be dissuaded. Relax andthrow your body. Be in a hurry. Depend on your memory alone. Murmur or speak loudly. Lie to impress . Merge all points.
- 27. Donโt let thetelephone ring for a long time. Depending on the time greet accordingly. Be polite Use simple language. Donโt make them wait for a long time.
- 28. Keep a glassof water handy. Move into a peaceful place. Keep a plain paper and pen . Keep a list of key words and a copy of resume. Always end on a positive note.