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What is an Interview?

An Interview is a face to face oral

communication during which both the parties

get an immediate feed back and can make

suitable adjustments / modifications.

Interview is an unrehearsed conversation

between two strangers (interviewer &

interviewee). Interview is a process ofselling your self.

V.Raghavendra Prasad ,MNRCET


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What is looked for during theInterview?

Communication Skills

1. Oral communication

2. Body language

Listening Skills

Knowledge levels

1. Technical Knowledge

2. General Awareness

Intelligence

Personality

Emotional Quotient


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Where does interview fit?

Recruitment

Screening

Test

Group Discussion

Interviews


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Pre-planning for the Interview

Helps to bolster confidence and gear up for the

anticipatedgrilling

Revise bio-data thoroughly.

Check for Zero error in bio-data.

Systematically arrange certificates and mark

sheets in a decent folder.

Research about the organization. Gain thorough knowledge of your hobbies.

Revise the basic concepts of academic

portions thoroughly


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Be clear of your favourite subject and refresh

your knowledge about it.

Have a well groomed look which gives an

image of thoroughness and professionalism.

Carry a pen and pencil.

Advance preparation for questions pertaining

to your interests.


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Arrive at the interview venue at least 10-15

minutes prior to the scheduled time.

Browse through news papers or magazines to

feel free during waiting for the call.

A good night sleep ( 6-8 hrs) is must before

the D day


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Steps to enhance theProbability of Success

Researching Yourself

1. Long standing and brand new interests/

hobbies/extra curricular activities

2. Talents & Abilities

3. Skills you would like to improve / develop

4. Strengths & Weaknesses

5. Current educational and career goals

6. Experiences and learning


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Dress code for Interview

1. Formal shirts, Trousers & Shoes with or with

out Tie.( Male)

2. Salwar Kameez or Saree with suitable

footwear. Little make up and Jewelry.Groom

the long hair. (Female)


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Greeting the Interviewer

1. Entering the room: Seek permission to enter the

room. (May I come in Sir / Madam?)2. Inside the room: Stand upright and greet( Good

morning Sir/Madam) .If close to interviewer go

for firm handshake

3. Leaving the room: Stand upright and greet(

Thank U .Have a good day)


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Establishing rapport with the Interviewer

1. Confident and Cheerful greeting

2. A smiling face

3. Eye contact

4. Seeking permission to enter the room

5. Enthusiasm


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Tips to remember when theinterview begins.

1. Adjust your attire prior to opening the door.

2. Enter the room with a courteous smile and

confident look.

3. Greet the interviewer.

4. Do not sit unless asked to do so.

5. Sit straight with folder neatly placed on the

table.

6. Keep quiet until the interview starts.


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Tips for facing the Interviewer /Panel

1. Listen carefully to the interviewers question.Dont interrupt in the middle. Ask for clarificationif the question is not clear.

2. Take a couple of seconds before answering thequestion

3. Be clear and loud enough in answering to enablethe interviewer to hear you.

4. Follow brevity in communication5. Never bluff, exaggerate and boast.

6. Never enter into an argument with theinterviewer.


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1. Avoid slang

2. Avoid using frequently words and phrases

(You know, I mean, Basically,.)

3. Little wit /humour in discussion reflects the

pleasant side of personality

4. If offered a glass of juice, accept it gracefully.


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1. Ask questions if necessary. Generally it is

appreciated.

2. Be natural. It is best to talk in natural manner

which depicts genuineness.


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Tips to remember whenInterview ends.

1. Thank the interviewer/panel

2. After getting up from the chair and at the time

of leaving one has to make sure to pick up

their articles.

3. After getting up place the chair in proper

position.


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Generally probed areas

Meaning of yourname

Academics

Experiences General Awareness

Achievements

Strengths and

weaknesses

Hobbies

Skills

Vision

Kind of person you

are Family background

Current happeningsin your area ofinterest

Expectations fromthe organization


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Most stated Strengths

Hard work

Initiative

Leadership

Value for values

Team skills

Persuasiveness

Meticulous

Enterprising

Perseverance

Adaptable

Communication skills

Confidence

Creative Punctual

Sincere

Impartial


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Most stated weaknesses

Over confident

Set very high goals

Procrastination

Slow starter

Stubbornness

A bit lazy

Communication

Not specific

Not flexible

Not interactive

Emotional

Not Independent

Sensitive

Low self esteem

Too soft

Short temper


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Some typical questions asked

1. Tell about your self?

2. Why do you join our organization?

3. What are your career objectives?

4. What are your hobbies?

5. Where do you want to see yourself ten years

down the line?

6. Why should we recruit you?7. What do you think are your weaknesses?

8. Do you have any questions for us?


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Common Mistakes

No confidence - Nervous and fidgety

Self-concern - Too much focus on money

Self conceit - Over-emphasis on achievements

Communication - Unable to express informationclearly

Thoughtless - Inappropriate responses toquestions


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Common Mistakes

Self important - Unwillingness to start at the

bottom

No ambition - Absence of career plans or goals

Motivation - Lack of enthusiasm for the

company or job

Etiquette - Little appreciation for other peoples

time

Presentation - Slipshod CV, resume and cover

letter


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Guard Against

Poor physical projection

Lies

Arrogance

Aggression Poor eye contact

Poor body language

Superficial knowledge

Mannerisms

Impatience

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