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Interview Skills

The document provides guidance on interview skills, including how to prepare for an interview by researching the company, practicing common questions, and dressing professionally. It discusses the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication during the interview, as well as factors that lead to success like a positive attitude and critical thinking skills. Types of interviews, common questions, and tips for before, during, and after the interview are also outlined.

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Interview Skills

The document provides guidance on interview skills, including how to prepare for an interview by researching the company, practicing common questions, and dressing professionally. It discusses the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication during the interview, as well as factors that lead to success like a positive attitude and critical thinking skills. Types of interviews, common questions, and tips for before, during, and after the interview are also outlined.

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Interview skills

Prepared by
KINGSLY INFANT M.tech
Managing director
INFANT LODGE
Why Interview
• Employer: Opportunity to analyze the candidate , get more
information about him and determine whether he is an apt one
for the position as well as organization.
• Candidate: Opportunity to market yourself and expand on the
Information in your resume to hunt the job.
Introduction
• For a job interview, It is the process of
two way Communication between
Employer and Candidate
Primary objective of the candidate
• Show that you understand your strengths
and weaknesses and have a sense of
direction
• Enable the employer to evaluate your
personality and attitudes in terms of the
demands of the organization and the
position
Types of an Interview
• One to One
• Panel
• Group
• Structured interview
• Unstructured interview
• Telephone
• Lunch/ Dinner interview
• Stress interview
Before the Interview
Research the company
“47% of hiring managers eliminated candidates after an
interview because they had little to no knowledge of the
company”
• Visit the website
• Vision and mission
• About us
• Size of organization
• Structure of organization
• Types of clients
• Product line or service
• Recent news
Before the Interview
Resume Preparation
• Keep it crisp
• For fresher's 1- 2 page is enough
• Understand your Employer and the position on offer
• Main purpose of your resume is sell your credentials for the
purpose of employment
• Font style – Times New Roman: Title size 14 , Content size 12
• Action words Speak Better
• Customize. Customize. Customize
• Proofread Always
Before the Interview
Resume Preparation
• Header
• Objective
• Education/Qualification
• Projects/Experience
• Core skills
• Strength
• Area of Interest
• Internship
• Achievements
• Self declaration
Before the Interview
Practice Interview
• Understand the job inside and out
• Know yourself – SWOT Analysis
• Interview yourself – list down the possible interview
questions
• Practice makes perfect
• Visualize
Before the Interview
Dress Professionally
The first impression is the best impression
• Dress Appropriately for the work culture
• Worst dress color for interview Orange, Red and pink
• Best color Navy blue, White, Grey and Black
• For men Wear Plain shirt and pant with suitable tie and
belt
• Belt and tie should be same color either black or brown
• Polished formal shoes
• For Indian culture women plain saree or chudidar
Before the Interview
Dress Professionally
Before the Interview
Arrival
• Be Punctual - Arrive to the
interview 10 Minutes early
• Make sure where the interview
will be held
• Plan your mode of travel, route
and time in advance
• Arrive alone
• Take a few minutes to relax and
check your appearance
During the Interview
• In fact most decisions are made by the interviewer(s), within the
first three minutes! So, you need to be aware of both your
• Verbal and
• Non-verbal communication skills.

Verbal Communication
• Show genuine interest in the position
• Listen and answer the questions asked
• Never argue a point
• If you do not understand or hear a question, ask for it to be repeated
• Do not interrupt
During the Interview
Non Verbal Communication
• Give a great handshake
• Make yourself comfortable
• Sit up straight
• Maintain good eye contact
• Smile whenever possible
• Don’t fidget
Success Factors
“Eighty pErcEnt of succEss is showing up”

• Positive Attitude
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving skills
• Communication skills
• Confidence
• Proficiency in the field of study/skills
• Flexibility
• Self Motivation
• Leadership
• Teamwork
Failure Factors
The following are some common reasons for a candidate being
rejected
• Arrogance
• Inadequate skills
• Uninhibited nervousness
• Lack of concentration
• Lack of crispness
• Lack of social skills
• Unsuitable personality
Interview questions
The following are some common interview questions
• Tell me about yourself ?
• What are your strengths?
• What are your weaknesses?
• Where do you see yourself in five years? / Ten years?
• Are you willing to travel?
• Tell me about a time you made a mistake.
• What is your dream job?
• How did you hear about this position?
• What would you look to accomplish in the first 30 days/60
days/90 days on the job?
• What is the name of our CEO?
Conclusion
To Sell yourself
The rule to get or lose the job is
• What matters most is how you
see yourself

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