You are the Creator of Your Own Destiny

Interview - Skills - Preparation

Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations – Andhra Pradesh

InterviewInterviewEntrevoir ( French)to have a glimpse of

A selection procedure designed to predict future job performance on the basis of applicants oral responses to oral enquiries

INNER VIEW INNER VIEW

Analyze …GOPI’S MODEL

The ABCD Technique !

You Can Do It … You Will Do It

Basic Basic Knowledge Knowledge

BASIC FUNDAMENTALSBASIC FUNDAMENTALSIF FUNDA IS LOW …

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All that you will be is a Murgi ka Anda

This is Confidence !

DD

Demonstrate Your Ability !

Questions That Bother Questions That Bother us !us !

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Will I do well?

What Should I wear?

What if I don’t answer?

I am nervous !

What will I be asked?

How should I prepare?

SELECTION INTERVIEW - SELECTION INTERVIEW - EFFECTIVENESSEFFECTIVENESS

Bottom line Test - Answering Three key questions

Can he do the job (Competence)

Will he do the job ( Motivation)

Will he fit in ( Team / Organisation)? ( Match)

Employment …

It is your Sales Brochure !

StructureStructure

RememberRemember

What Should You Look for In a What Should You Look for In a Job ?Job ?

According to research, students have listed the following Organizational characteristics as important to them:

Type of work you would do Type of people you would like to work with Training & development opportunities Chances of promotion Salary Job security Working condition Reputation/image of the organisation Geographical location Hours expected at work Benefits ( Company car, Pension , Loans etc.)

What are companies What are companies looking forlooking for

At least 1 capability for which they score

you high

Attitude and values to drive success in

their culture

Leverage strengths, manage weaknesses

Curious and quick to learn and nimble in

approach

INTERVIEW STRUCTUREINTERVIEW STRUCTURE1 Opening, rapport building

2 Current Interest and Knowledge

3 Aspirations & Awareness

4 Education & upbringing 5 Circumstances & interests

6 Closing , wrap up

Assessment

Questioning PatternQuestioning Pattern

Broad Open ended

Probe

Narrow

Close

Summarise

Before the InterviewBefore the Interview Investigate the organization.Learn about the position. Prepare answers to possible questions.Prepare success stories.Arrive early.Dress appropriately. List your strengths and Areas of

Development

• Why should you give you the job?

Visualize SuccessVisualize SuccessVisualize success Prepared resume- read it well Review the website Talk to Seniors / Lecturers/

Friends

Googly Questions ?Googly Questions ?

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE CORPORATECORPORATE

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Communication

Team Work

Creativity

Leadership

AccuracyTechnology& Computers

Planning & Organising

Self Managing

Problem Solving

Initiative &Enterprise

Interpersonal

Ability toLearn

BASICFUNDA

Projecting a Powerful Projecting a Powerful Image IIIImage IIITotal image consists of:The first impressions you projectThe depth of your knowledgeThe breadth of your knowledgeYour enthusiasm.

During the InterviewDuring the InterviewEstablish the relationship.Act confident but natural.Don’t criticize.Stay focused on your strengths.Find out about the job early in

the interview.Prepare for salary questions and

Career path.

During the InterviewDuring the Interview

Don't offer your hand first for the handshakeWait to be offered a seat before you sit

downDon't accept the offer of tea if you're really

nervousAlways sit into the back of a chairSit back straight and-your shoulders relaxedAlways put bags down on the floor Simple eye contactPause before answeringBe ready for inappropriate questions.Ask your own questions

FAQ’s at InterviewsFAQ’s at Interviews

◦ Tell me something about yourself◦ Why did you leave your last job?◦ Where do you see yourself five years' from now◦ How would your worst enemy describe your faults?◦ What are your strengths◦ What are your priorities in life?◦ What do you think you have to offer this company?◦ Any questions?