Interview Skills.ppt
- 2. Objective Importance of Interview Important Questions Interview Etiquettes Other Important Things related to interview
- 4. Interviewing-What is it? A structured meeting between you and an employer
- 5. Interviewing-What is it? A structured meeting between you and an employer Interviewing is a skill- like riding your bike
- 6. Interviewing-What is it? A structured meeting between you and an employer Interviewing is a skill- like riding your bike PRACTICE makes PERFECT
- 7. Interviewing is a two-way street Employers are attempting to determine if you are an appropriate fit for the job and their culture You decide if the environment and job work are right for you.
- 8. Types of Interviews Screening or Telephone Interview The Second or On-Site Interview Individual Interview Group Interview Panel / Committee interview Case Interview Meal Interview Behavioral interview Stress Interview
- 9. Pre-Interview Preparation • Prepare for Verbal and non-verbal communication • Research position, company, & industry • Know yourself and be able to articulate skills, strengths, accomplishments, and career goals • Prepare necessary materials (Copies of resume, references, pen, organizer, breath mints etc) Ask for directions and where to park
- 10. Dressing for Success-Men •Suit •Polished shoes •Solid white shirt •Conservative tie (no bold patterns or bright colors) •Neatly groomed hair/ beard •Avoid strong fragrance, earrings, and body piercing
- 11. Dressing for Success-Women • Pant or skirt suit • Small to medium heels • Light makeup, perfume and jewelry
- 12. Arriving • Be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to arrive at your destination (you may want to conduct a dry run prior to your interview day) • Try to arrive 10-15 minutes early at the site to allow you to park, walk to the interview, use the restroom, or just gather yourself
- 13. Interview Greeting • To be polite with every company representative you encounter on- site. - At the reception - In the waiting room Turn off your phone Keep your feet flat on the floor or crossed at the ankles. Don’t clasp your documents or a binder on your chest. While you are seated, keep your hands in your lap or on the armrests. Sit quietly while you wait and avoid playing with your cell phone.
- 14. How to enter the interview room?
- 15. How to enter the interview room? Please knock on the door and take permission from the interviewer to enter the room.
- 16. How to enter the interview room? May I come in, Please
- 17. How to take a seat the interview room?
- 18. How to take a seat the interview room? It is better to keep standing till you are asked to take a seat. When the interviewers ask you to sit down, say "Thank you, Sir/Madam" before sitting down.
- 19. Interview greeting • At the reception • In the waiting room • Greeting your interviewer • Greeting an interview panel Only 1 chance to make a good 1st impression Always greet the elder ones then ladies then men
- 20. Greeting & Introduction •Dress appropriately •Smile •Maintain eye contact •Firm handshake •Remain poised and confident Only 1 chance to make a good 1st impression
- 21. Body Language: What signals are you sending? Positive Signals •Leaning forward = interest •Smiling = friendly •Nodding = attentive and alert •Eye contact = curious and focused Negative Signals •Crossed arms = defensive •Fidgeting hands or tapping feet = nervous or bored •Lack of eye contact = untrustworthy •Leaning back= discomfort
- 22. How to leave the interview room> Express your gratefulness after standing up from chair.
- 23. Types of Interview Questions Standard or traditional Targeting your education, work experiences, and career goals Sample Questions •Tell me about yourself? •What is your greatest strength? Weakness? •Why did you choose to interview with us? •What did you like most about your last job? Least? •What are your short and long term career goals?
- 24. Types of Interview Questions Behavioral Questions • These focus on your actions and / or behaviors in a previous setting. • Past behavior provides clues to future behavior. Sample Questions •Describe a time you had to make a difficult decision? •Tell me about a time you worked under a deadline? •What do you do when a team member is not pulling his/her weight? •Think about a time you made a mistake. What did you learn from it?
- 25. Types of Interview Questions Inappropriate or unethical questions • Questions which probe into your private life or personal background • Questions about your ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disabilities, marital status Sample Questions •How old are you? •Do you have children? •Do you have a disability? •What religion do you practice?
- 26. Types of Interview Questions Questions asked by the interviewee To determine if you are an appropriate fit for the company and position, prepare a list of questions for the interviewer Sample Questions •What type of assignments can I expect within the first year? •What is the biggest challenge facing this department right now? •What skills are you looking for in this position? •What is the next course of action?
- 27. General Interview Strategies • Be prepared to talk about yourself and your experiences • Master the art of storytelling • Provide specific and concrete examples of your results/accomplishments • Remain positive, enthusiastic, poised, and confident throughout the interview process • Remain calm, relaxed, and be yourself • Try to focus on the message you are trying to convey--NOT how well you are doing! • Think before speaking • Avoid long verbose answers--limit your response to 1-2 minutes • If you do not hear or understand a question, ask them to repeat or clarify it for you
- 28. Suggestions • Conduct a test run the day before the interview • Practice! Practice! Practice! • Obtain a list of practice interview questions and jot down short answers • Stand in front of a mirror and rehearse your answers • Schedule an appointment for a mock interview with Career Services • Get a good night’s sleep-be well rested and alert for the interview • Be relaxed and be yourself!
- 29. Final Thoughts • Remember that only 15% of the success of an interview is out of your control • Take some time to reflect - Overall, how well did I do? - What went well? - What steps can I take next time to improve?