Winning Interview

ANJALI .PSHRUTHI .B .V

B N Bahadur Institute Of Management Science,

Mysore.

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.

PREPARATION FOR THE INTERVIEW

• Yourself

• The Organisation

• The Job

• The Interview

IMAGE/BEHAVIOUR• First impressions count! • Appropriate clothes are essential• On greeting give eye contact, smile, shake

hands• Remain Alert• Act professionally

STEPS FOR INTERVIEW

Step 1: Get acquainted with the company

A) Formal way: corporate sites:bigbook.com Businessweek.com/search.htmBusinesswire.com Companiesonline.comFortune.com Hoovers.comJoboptions.com Jobsafari.comMorningstar.com

B) Non-formal way: call the company itselfYou can even receive instructions from the person at the

phone

Step 2: Dress appropriately – conservative style of dress

MEN: Dark suit, white shirt (long sleeves), dark stripped tie, black shoes (clean and shining)

WOMEN: Dark suit, trousers permitted, pale long-sleeve blouse (shemise), dark shoes (not very high heels)

Step 3: Go alone, no boy-friends or girl-friends (this is not professional)

Step 4: Arrive on time a) coming earlier – drink coffeeb) coming late – the interviewers never shout,

they just filter out

Step 5: The four magic greetings:1. Smile2. Direct eye contact3. Hi, I am (first name) (last name). It is a

pleasure meeting you.4. Firm handshaking

Step 6: Do not accept the role of a subordinate or a superior

Ask the interviewer for an interesting object in his room – a picture, photograph, vase, flower. The more he/she speaks, the more you understand for him/her.

Step 7: Like the interviewer – we like people who are just like us

a)Learn business and official words like acceptance, affirmative action, available labor pool, contact information, downsizing, exit interview, fired, involuntary termination, job comparability, job congruence, job description, job rotation, labour grade, new hire, job offer, personal references, professional references, occupation, rate range, resume, requisition, span of control

Step 7:b)Develop your own dictionary (72 words

recommended): aggressive, active, analyze, proficiency, careful,

lead, establish, affect, generate, pride, dynamic, diplomatic, direct, discipline, eliminate, energetic, effective, strengthen, vital, common sense, peform, initiate, control, focus, motivate, monitor, reliable, guide, train, provide, simplify, responsible, evaluate, win, improve, potential, innovate, recommend, conceive, efficiency, professional, develop, solve, streamline, results, conduct, attitude, systematic, tactful, accurate, accelerate, persuade, expand, skill, ability, participate

Step 7:c)observe the body language of the

interviewer, in order to attract him when necessary

d) present your C.V. only in case of their request

e) start leading to the offer for the second interview, using phrases like: we have a good match here, my background is very suitable for this position, I am exited about this position, this looks like a long-term situation

Step 8: Speak positive things about your present / previous employer

It is not easy!

Winners focus on passed successes and forget the passed failures

The thing that matters is the constant success, not the failures

Step 9: Admire the achievements of the employer, especially if he really deserves it. Ask questions about the production results, try to be impressed

Step 10: Be very observant!80 % of the decision is taken by now The good humor is very useful at this point

Step 11: Radiate powerShow personal traits like enthusiasm,

confidence, energy, reliability

Underline your loyalty, honesty, pride of your work, of your profession

Talk about your last strong characteristics: effectiveness and efficiency, following procedures, cheapness, thrift, profit

Step 12: The four magic elements of taking farewell

1. Smile2. Direct eye contact3. It sounds like a great opportunity. I look

forward to hearing from you4. Firm but polite handshaking

POINTS TO SHINE IN AN INTERVIEW

1. Make sure you keep a copy of your CV and/or application form

2. Research your potential employers3. Know the industry you are interested in entering4. Refer again to the job description that first inspired you

to apply for that job5. Consider your appearance6. Take with you the letter of confirmation from the

organization you are visiting7. Check how you are going to get there8. Be equipped – money, handkerchief, comb, lipstick

9. Learn the art of firm handshake10. Remember that an interview is a two-way

process11. Think about your body language12. Never be afraid of a pause13. Give yourself time to relax and prepare