interview & gd

8/4/2019 Interview & GD

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Interview &

Group Discussion


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What is an Interview entrevoir (French) to have a glimpse of

A meeting between two or more people with an objective

Information sorting model

Objectives of an interview Informing applicants about the job (in a campus this

happens through a PPT)

Choosing people for the job

Can s/he do the job : Competence

Will s/he do the job: Motivation

Will s/he fit the team/organization: Match

Influencing suitable candidates to accept the job

Errors in recruiting: Type A recruiting the wrong person

Type B missing out recruiting the right person


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Type of interviews One on One

Panel Interview (elaborate the way students should deal with

the panel) Group Interview

Type of questions Factual recall Comparision

Opinion

Case problem /Logical deduction

Hypothetical Leading

Pumping

Rhetorical (Asked to produce effect not get information)


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Competencies companies look at

Action Oriented Composure

Conviction and Courage

Creativity

Dealing with Ambiguity Integrity and

Trustworthiness

Intellectual Horsepower

Self-confidence

Self-development

Positive Attitude

Decision Making Results Driven

Planning, Organizingand co-ordination

Problem Solving Communication Skills

Inter-personal skills

Negotiation and conflict

management Passion for technology


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Facing the interview Know your subject

Watch your Body Language Eye contact

Sitting posture

Facial expressions

Erratic body movements Dryness of throat

Pitch of speech

Excessive perspiration

Answer Soft questions without conflict with anyother part of the interview


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A Few Soft Questions Tell me something about yourself (What are you really like?)

What are your strengths / weaknesses? 3 good/bad things your friends/mother/father would tell us?

Why this Institute / Major?

Why did you decide to interview with us?

What if you were a tree/animal/car/mountain?

Why are you taking up a job instead of going in for higherstudies?

Where do you see yourself 5/10 yrs down the line?

Tell us how you solved a problem in your assignments, orsocial life or personal life?

What are your most significant accomplishments? What type of boss are you looking for? / Who has influenced

your life the most and why?

What kind of salary are you looking for? (Agree to the PPTvalue ask details of package if not provided)

Would you like to ask any questions?


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Questions you should ask (If given achance) What are the key responsibilities of the job and what scope

does the job provide in enlarging it? (Only if the PPT and initialchat did not provide data on this)

How would you measure my performance on this job?

What kind of latitude is available for the jobholder to makedecisions on the job? (You may want to simplify the language)

Growth avenues for an individual in this job? Does the organization provide assistance for lateral

movements?

What is the general reporting system? (Killing 2 birds in a stone)

What opportunities are provided for learning, training and

development? What are my prospects of getting this job? (avoid this question if

your interview has gone bad)

Would you insist on any long-term commitment from me? / Isthere a bond?

What are the organization's growth plans? (Only if PPT orwebsite does not cover this)


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Things you Should Never say in anInterview

What does your company do

Slangs It would be hella cool to get jiggy with this job

Dont lie - Bill gates offered me a $100,000 bonus

In five years, I see myself on a boat in the Caribbean Sorry, I dont know how to do that

You see, I just went through a painful divorce

What can your company do for me

I left my last job because my boss was a real jerk / Thiscampus is no good.

My salary requirements are very flexible


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How to prepare for aninterview?

Its not a ONE DAY, ONE WEEK, ONE MONTH job Start reading. Simple reading you can do is pick the news paper

daily and read it loud. It helps improve verbal communication,builds energy, improves pronunciation.

Make a list of companies you want to work with and study them

Know your core strengthhijack the interview Learn to identify the trap

Prepare for the soft questions well in advance These have tobe thought through before facing a interview panel

Practice in small groups

Use the mirror

Select your cloths, shoes, folder well in advance.

Visit the net to see more questions on campus recruitment


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What is a GD GD is a discussion in a group, not a debate

Avoid making it a fish market

Discussion should lead to a conclusion on the said topic bythe group

Depth of discussion is the primary count for selection

Why is a GD part of the selectionprocess Selection process is time bound GD provides access to

more applicants in less time

Gives a fair idea about the applicants, communication skilland conduct

Quick rejection tool


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How do you conduct yourself in a GD Be loudDont shout

Take control of the group if the group is going off track

Keep time

Allow others to speak

Do not repeat statements made by others Come out withfresh ideas/observations

Do not look at the evaluator discuss amongst yourselves Quantitative data to support observations

Hijack discussion if necessary

Be assertive, you might be aggressive if needed

Never loose your cool, raise your voice to make a point butcome back to normal pitch when the group starts payingattention to you.

Never contradict yourself


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GD Evaluation Parameters

New Ideas / Awareness Communication / Grammar

Clarity of thought

Leadership / Group Involvement

Assertiveness Body language

Confidence

Listening skills

Time Management

Reasoning ability

Inspiring ability

Creativity/ Out of box thinking


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Preparation for a GD?

Its not a ONE DAY, ONE WEEK, ONE MONTH job

Start reading. Simple reading you can do is pick the news paperdaily and read it loud. It helps improve verbal communication,builds energy & improves pronunciation.

Compile a list of GD topics which are a mix of Current affairs,Sports, Politics, topics related to the core subject

Practice in small groups

Use the mirror

Select your cloths, shoes, folder well in advance. Visit the net to read more about GDs


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