InterviewPresented by Oshin Manwani(A2305213062),Shreya

Chawla(A2305213048) and Aparana Singh(A2305213507)

Overview

• What is an interview?

• Types of interviews.

• Preparing for the interview.

• Dressing for interview.

• Body language.

• Interview Communication Skills.

• Do’s and Don’ts of Interviewing.

• Commonly asked questions.

• Closing the interview.

What is an interview?

An interview is a conversation between

two or more people where questions are

asked by the interviewer to elicit facts or

statements from the interviewee.

Types of Interviews

• Job interview

• Admission interview

• Promotion interview

• Exit interview

• Stress interview

• Telephone interview

• Media interview

• Matrimonial interview

• Media interview

• Sequential interview

Panel Interview• Panel means a selection committee or interview

committee that is appointed for interviewing the candidates. The panel may include three or five members. They ask questions to the candidates about different aspects. The final decision will be taken by all members collectively by rating the candidates.

Job Interview

• A job interview is a type of employment test that involves a conversation between a job applicant and representative of the employing organization. Interviews vary in the extent to which the questions are structured, from totally unstructured and free-wheeling conversation, to a set list of questions each applicant is asked.

Audition Interview• Some jobs may require a bit of an audition. This is

common practice for positions such as computer programming. The purpose is to evaluate your skills on the fly. In an audition interview, you have the unique opportunity to strut your stuff and prove your abilities by demonstrating your knowledge of particular tasks associated with the job.

Stress Interview• To measure the stress bearing capacity of the

interviewee in the working environment.

• To know the adaptability of interviewee towards the changing job needs.

Exit Interview• It is typically a meeting between at least one representative

from a company's HR department and a departing employee.

• HR departments conduct exit interviews (also called exit surveys) to gather data for improving working conditions and retaining employees.

Telephone Interview

• Often companies request an initial telephone interview before inviting you in for a face to face meeting in order to get a better understanding of the type of candidate you are. The one benefit of this is that you can have your notes out in front of you.

Sequential Interview• These are several interviews in turn with a different

interviewer each time. Usually, each interviewer asks questions to test different sets of competencies. However, if you are asked the same questions, just make sure you answer each one as fully as the previous time.

Preparing for the Interview• Research the company.

• Share examples of achievements.

• Describe the Situation, the Task, the Action you took and the Results of your action.

• Assemble relevant information beforehand.

• Re-read your resume and the job ad as a refresher.

• Check yourself in a full-length mirror before the interview.

• Rehearse your answers out loud before the interview to test how well prepared you are.

• Rehearsing will help you build your confidence and delivery technique

Dressing for the Interview• The general consensus amongst the recruiters is

that dressing to impress for your job interview not only tells the interviewer that you are serious about the job but also that you are serious about yourself.

• Wear clothes that are comfortable so you are concentrating on what is being asked of you.

• Take extra care with your appearance for a job interview. Make sure your clothes are clean and ironed.

Body Language

• Body language is a form of non-verbal communication, consisting of body pose, gestures, and eye movements. Humans send and interpret such signals subconsciously.

• Body language may provide cues as to the attitude or state of mind of a person. For example, it may indicate aggression, attentiveness, boredom, pleasure, amusement, besides many other cues.

• Good Eye Contact

• Smile.

• Don’t slouch.

• Don’t be too erect.

• Make sure your eyes sparkle.

• Be engaged.

• Breathe deeply.

• A good handshake is quite helpful.

• 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

Do’s and Don’ts of Interviewing

• Do not assume anything.

• Do not form pre-judgements.

• Do verify understanding through probing and confirming questions.

• Do avoid confrontation.

• Do act in a friendly but professional manner.

• Do not interrupt.

• Do listen actively.

• Do let the interviewee do most of the talking.

• Do be polite and courteous.

• Tell me about yourself.

• Why did you leave your last job?

• What experience do you have in this field?

• Do you consider yourself successful?

• What do co-workers say about you?

• What do you know about this organization?

• What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?

• Are you applying for other jobs?

• Why do you want to work for this organization?

• Do you know anyone who works for us?

Closing the Interview

• Emphasise your interest in this position and the company.

• If the interviewer has not told you the process that will

follow, clarify the timeframe for making a decision and

determining your status with them.

• Thank the interviewer or panel for their time.

• Remember to send a hand written thank you card for the

opportunity.

Thank You