interviw techn workshop

Interview

To better understand the interview process: the before, during, and after To be aware of the appropriate interviewing behaviors . To learn about behavioral interviewing. To practice interviewing skills

Goals of the Candidate (you): To obtain information about the job/organization. To communicate important information about yourself. To make a positive impression upon the employer.

Goals of the Interviewer: To promote the organization and attract the best candidate. To assess if qualifications match the job requirements. To determine candidate fit with the organization and staff

Goals of the Interview

Skills/Qualities Sought by Employers  

§ Ability to learn § Technical Skills § Communication skills § Critical thinking § Personal management § Teamwork § Leadership § Adaptability

§ Organiza)on  Skills  §       Mo)va)on  §       Problem  Solving  §       Maturity  §       Professional  Judgment  

Before the InterviewResearch the industry/company Identify reasons for wanting to work or having interest in that industry/company Recall situations that show favorable behaviors/actions Analyze the skills the employer is seeking Practice answering common interview questions Prepare questions to ask the employer

Company/Industry Research  

§ Learn more about the industry § haleebfoods.com § nestle.com § Hum.tv.com § Informational Interviews & Networking

§ Learn about the company § Business § Policies § Portfolio

Dress for the InterviewBusiness professional dress, unless notified otherwise Carry a binder/portfolio to contain resumes, personal calendar, pen Don’t chew gum or bring beverages or food Don’t use hard perfume.  

Dress to Impress- Women  

§ According  the  seasons    

§ Mul)-­‐colored    

§ Normal  Hair  style    

Dress to Impress- Men  

§ Invest  in  a  conserva)ve  color    

§ Check  for  proper  fit  

§ Wear  socks  that  match  your  trousers  

§ Clean  your  shoes  

§ The  )e  knot  should  be  small  

Interview Structure  

§ Pre-Interview

§ Greeting, Introduction, “Small Talk”

§ Information Exchange § Interview questions/responses § Information sharing about employer § Interviewee’s questions

§ Closing § Next steps § Business card?

Pre-Interview & Greeting  

Pre-Interview You're being judged as soon as you arrive Arrive 10-15 minutes early to compose yourself Greeting Know the interviewer’s name and pronunciation Extend a warm greeting and firm handshake Wait to be asked to have a seat  

Information Exchange  

DIRECT: confirms information Are you able to...

OPEN-ENDED: generates performance data

Tell me about a time when you… How did you… Describe a situation where you… Give me an example of…

WHY QUESTIONS: reveal preferences, motives

• One-on-One Interview – Traditional interview

• Serial or Sequential Interview - Candidates are passed from one interviewer to another throughout the course of the day. Sequential may last day, weeks or longer.

• Panel Interview – Appear before a committee or panel of interviewers

• Group Interview – Interview simultaneously with other candidates for the same

position  

Tell me about yourself…  

A dreaded, but very common question.

Importance: § First Impression still malleable § Tone of interview § Provide depth to resume § Insight into who you are  

Share  informa)on  the  employer  may  not  already  know    and  present  it  in    a  way  that  connects  to  the  posi)on              you  

are  seeking.    

Direct questions often require only a short answer with minimal elaboration. Examples: § Are you able to … § Are you willing to relocate? § Are you willing to travel?  

Behavioral Interviewing  

“The best predictor of future performance is past performance in similar situations.”

Provide specific examples/situations based on actual past behaviors, instead of based on

responses to hypothetical questions.

Question: Have you ever had to deal with an

upset customer? If so, what how did you deal with it? What happened?

Your Response Strategy: The STAR Technique  

Situation Task Action Result  

BE  A  STAR  

Tell  me  about  a  )me  when  you    

took  ini)a)ve?  •  Situation

•  Task

•  Action

•  Result

BE  READY  TO  SHARE  THE  STORY  ……..  

About Your Body Language  Be sure to smile

Don’t hurry gestures/movements

Use good posture

Lean forward while listening and answering questions

Make eye contact

Use mirroring

Do and Don’t   DO Convey enthusiasm, confidence, friendliness Convey maturity and professionalism Know your nervous body language tendencies and avoid them Be articulate Take time to reflect, if necessary, before answering Be aware of your eye contact  

 DON’T    

•  Be  nega)ve  

•  Use  ums/likes  

•  Exaggerate  or  lie  

•  Have  your  cell  phone  turned  on  

•  Interrupt  the  interviewer  

•  Engage  in  a  debate  

•  Use  acronyms  

§  Prepare questions before the interview §  They should be thoughtful and relevant

§  Address the position, skills, qualifications, etc…

§  Avoid salary benefits and/or personal topics  

Factors Rated • Education – As it relates to the position

• Cognitive Abilities – Judgment, logic, thought processes etc.

• Manner, Personal Traits – Social poise, sense of humor, mannerism, self confidence, listening skills etc. • Appearance – Grooming, Dress, Hygiene, Health

• Attitude – Enthusiastic, outlook, willing to work hard, ability to accept criticism, interaction with work environment / people • Level of Motivation – Initiative, energetic, ambitious, goal oriented, accomplishments and achievements • Leadership Qualities – Mature, responsible, stable • Interest – Interest in position and company • Overall Impression  

Interview  is  not  only  tes)ng  you  but  also  mee)ng  with  

you  .    

Asif  Jamal  

Asif jamal  Lecturer Management Science

National University of Modern Languages

& Senior H R Manager

Indus Valley Development Society.

Ques)ons  please………………..        End  of  the  day