INTERVIEW SKILLS

Presented by Arjun Raaj Aggie Suman Bannong Saroh

INTRODUCTION

We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of light

What is an INTERVIEW?

• An interview is a conversation where questions are asked and answers are given

CONTENTS

Before the Interview Interview in Progress

What to do What not to do

BEFORE THE INTERVIEW

Visualising Success

Be self confident of the fact that you are capable of cracking the interview

Rehearse

Practice…Practice…Practice

Adequate sleep

Good Food

Talk with your family

Source:Google:Rating during Interview

DURING INTERVIEW

Be ON TIME Wear a warm, gentle Smile Firm Handshake Establish strong Eye Contact Sit when asked to sit, NOT BEFORE

Mobile and other electronic devices : TURNED OFF Your loose items : on the FLOOR next to your seat

DRESS FOR THE JOB YOU WANT

• Know the company dress code • Men : dark-coloured suit with light-coloured

shirt• Women : dark suit with a skirt or pants & white long-sleeved shirt • Keep accessories and make-up simple

Keep a positive and friendly ATTITUDE Make sure you Sound Confident Keep the interview business/professional Try to demonstrate a tasteful Sense of Humour

Pay attention to your Body Language

Use clear and concise language Ask for clarification if needed Be HONEST Ask questions at the end

What Not To Do

• Avoid telling lies

What Not To Do

Making unnecessary Sounds and Gestures

What Not To Do

•Giving blunders

What Not To Do

Sitting blank

What Not To Do• Don’t Lose Temper

What Not To Do

• Avoid last minute study

What Not To Do

Biting nails

http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/5836-top-interviewing-skills.html

https://www.fip.org/files/ypg/Project%20Documents/career%20development/CareerDevelopment-Interviews.pdf

https://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/intervw.htmhttp://bookboon.com/en/the-art-of-interview-skills-ebook