Interview skills
- 2. Derived from a Latin and middle French word, it means ‘to see between’ A meeting between people when questions are asked and answered to elicit information.
- 3. Interview acts as a filtering device though which the interviewer screens in the desired candidate. It’s a method to short-list the candidates who are closer to the caliber required to fit into the job profile.
- 5. Know yourself • Who am I • My skills • My goals Know your company • Company size • Core values • Mission and Vision Know your job • Your Role • Your responsibilities • Are you ready to take it up
- 6. •Do a SWOT analysis of yourself. • Update your Resume and take care of the following terms- Structure, Format, Content • Create a professional portfolio which will include – Extra copies of resume, certificates of awards honors and vocational courses • Carry a sample of relevant papers or projects and letter of recommendation is any. •Dress professionally and conservatively. Be clean and well-groomed.
- 7. • Be punctual. Reach the venue 15 minutes ahead of the time. • Keep the Resume in the folder, ready to be presented. • Do a touch up of your make-up or hair do, if required. • Think positive affirmations to have a positive mental attitude.
- 8. This is a favorite question of all the interviewers to open an interview session. Keep It Short and Simple – Be brief Focus on work-related skills Personal qualities related to your professional life Tailor your answer to the need of the organisation.
- 9. Never reveal a damaging weakness Present it in a successfully corrected and learned form e.g. “ My greatest weakness is neglecting to delegate work due to the fear of work not being completed as to my standards” Always mention and focus on your strength
- 10. All aspects of the company should pop into your mind Like, researched the values – Customer first Provide evidence – awards- sales – figures Spoke to people in the company Used annual reports
- 11. State your true preference , but state that you perform independently as well as in a group.
- 12. This question is concern with potential manageability problems. You might want to respond by indicating that you welcome constructive criticism and that it helps you to learn and grow.
- 13. This is a perfect opportunity to sell yourself. Recap your accomplishments. The trick is to set yourself apart, and you can do this by highlighting a unique trait that you have that will contribute positively to the position (and work required). So, be confident, targeted, focused and brief !!
- 14. Can this candidate do this job? Does the interviewee possess the required skills? Can the candidate contribute to the company’s growth? How flexible is the candidate to be trained and groomed to enhance productivity? Is the candidate motivated, positive, confident? Will the candidate stay with the company? Will the candidate excel as a team player? Is the candidate affordable? What are the expectations of the candidate?
- 17. 1. What is the biggest impact an employee can make within the first 30-90 days? 2. What are the measures of success for the position? 3. Could you tell me the characteristics of those who performed well in this position?
- 18. Take note about what went well in the interview Explore the scopes of improvement Thank the employers for his/ her time and consideration. Seeing the situation, you may even ask for their business cards.
- 20. um..uh..yeahh..yup..y’know…like?....ok ay…I guess…Pretty good…never mind…o’ya…shit… ( any kind of slang language)
- 21. Jingle pocket change Tap feet or finger Play with hair Fold arms Give dead hand shake Fidget Chew gum Mumble words Interrupt when the interviewer speaks