final interviwe skill

• PREPARED BY:• SONDARVA AGNES M • M.Sc. Agri • BACA, AAU , Anand

Interview skills

Interview • A job interview is a process in which a potential employee

is evaluated by an employer for prospective employment in their company, organization, or firm. During this process, the employer hopes to determine whether or not the applicant is suitable for the job.

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Why do employers interview ?

To find out 3 things:

1. Will you be able to do the job well = your skills and experience

2. Are you really motivated to do the job = evidence that you really want it

3. Will you fit into the organization = what kind of person you are


Preparing for the Interview

Know your strengths & weaknesses

Determine your employment interests; what do you want to do and why

Reflect on your values; what’s most important to you

Be prepared to cite several examples of experiences, accomplishments, successes

Step 1: The Self-Interview


Review employer website/literature Develop targeted questions concerning employer

and job Attend Informational Meetings Be sure you know what the company stands for, its

culture, and why you want to work for them!

Step 2 : Research


Review common questions Schedule mock interview Prepare list of questions Be alert to body language & eye contact SMILE Speak clearly; listen carefully Match your skills/experiences with jobs

Step 3: Practice!!

Check your documents


Dressing for Success-Men

• Suit-Single or double breasted• Polished shoes• Solid white shirt• Conservative tie• Neatly groomed hair, beard, and mustache• Avoid strong colognes, earrings, and body

piercing


Dressing for Success-Women

• Pant or skirt suit, decent traditional outfit.• Pumps with small to medium heels• Light makeup, perfume, and jewelry• Wear neutral color

Non traditional clothes

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Arriving on Time

• Be on time! This means not only don't be late, but don't be too early, and don't arrive with "baggage". 10 minutes early is good.

• Smile. Make eye contact and give a firm handshake.


Arrive 10 minutes early.


First Impressions

You Never get second chance to make your first impression

First impressions & body languageHow you handle your body marks you as confident, shy or arrogant

Body language during the interview...• Give the appearance of

energy as you walk• Smile• Shake hands firmly• Wait until you are

offered a chair before sitting

• Sit upright and look alert and interested

• Look the interviewer in the eye

• Be careful for folding hands and arms and crossing your legs

• Do not fiddle!


Stay Calm


Be Positive


Confidence


Professional

Communication

• Matching your communication style to that of the interviewer.

• Listen carefully to the interviewers questions

• Avoid interrupting the interviewer.

• Try not to use jargon in your answers or questions.

• A good handshake • Pronounce the interviewer's name PROPERLY. • Get the interviewer to do a lot of the talking.• Maintain Good eye contact with your interviewer. • Smile. Look as if you are enjoying the conversation. • Have a Confident posture. • Mirror your interviewer's body language. • Keep all your answers positive. • Show ENTHUSIASM. • LISTEN carefully to the interviewer's question.• Ask the interviewer questions when the opportunity arises

Interview Communication Skills

During the interview Some guidelines

During the interview

Don’t lie, your answers should be truthful, sincere to the point


Don’t answer with a simple “yes” or “no” Explain using examples


Don’t lose your temper, control your emotions


Speak as clearly as possible


Never bad mouth or complain about a previous employer


Do not assume that the interviewers read your CV in detail, tell them about yourself


Avoid sensitive issues such as topics related to politics and religion unless directly

linked to the job


Sound enthusiastic about the position and the company


Have a few questions about the job or company ready


Let the interviewer raise the issue of salary and benefits


Thank the interviewer/s for the opportunity and ask when you can expect to hear from

them

Helpful pointers• Get to the right place at least 30 min early• You are being watched• Dress appropriately• Switch your phone off• No chewing gum or nail biting or knuckle cracking• Greet people by name• Shake hands• Sit when asked to• Accept water• Manage your body and voice• Smile• Make appropriate eye contact

Typical interview questions

Tell me about yourself: • Highlight:

– Skills– Experience – Abilities

• Related to the position

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Why do you want to work here?

• Explain your interest and motivation for wanting to work with this employer




Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

• Tests ambition • Align your goals to the

position and the company




Why should we hire you?

• Tie to key performance areas• Sell your talents• Meet the employer’s

requirements




What are your strengths?

• Communicate any special ‘abilities’




What are your weaknesses?

• Know your weakness• How to correct weakness• Turn your weakness into a

strength



If you get the job...

• Reply in writing whether or not you accept

• Be polite if you turn it down

• Possibly Negotiate salary

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If you don’t get the job...

• Be polite and gracious• Learn what you can from the experience• Try to find out (or work out) why you did

not succeed and then do something to address the issues

• Ask the company!

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