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The document provides guidelines on improving interview skills, highlighting common interviewing blunders and essential preparation steps. Key advice includes researching the company, dressing appropriately, anticipating common questions, and the importance of follow-up communication. It also addresses prevalent interview myths, emphasizing that success depends on preparation and effective communication rather than appearance or perfection.
Presentation interview
- 1. INTERVIEW SKILLS & MYTHS ADITYA SHUKLA June 21, 2017 1
- 2. TOP 10 INTERVIEWING BLUNDERS Don’t prepare Dress inappropriately Poor communication skills Too much communication Talk too much Don’t talk enough Fuzzy facts Give the wrong answer Badmouthing past employers Forget to follow up June 21, 2017 2
- 3. PREPARE FOR THE EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEW June 21, 2017 3 •Research the company Business magazines, annual report, company web pages, advertisements, company facility. Increase changes of a good first impression. Determine if the company is a good fit for you. •Update your paperwork Most recent employment and education Bring a copy to the interview Personalize a letter of application prior to interview Sincere and honest declaration of the information in the Resume. Fresh Resume with signatures and current date.
- 4. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS June 21, 2017 4 Anticipating questions is one of the most important steps Commonly Asked Job Interview Questions Why do you want to work for our company? What are your future career plans? Tell me something about yourself. Why did you choose this particular field of work? What is the key to success in this job? Many unanticipated questions Behaviour based questions Past performance: A good indicator of future behaviour Applicants should; Describe a past situation Actions taken Results achieved
- 5. PARTICIPATE IN YOUR INTERVIEW June 21, 2017 5 Time for success Note time, place of interview and name of interviewer Consider traveling to interview site ahead of time Arrive early Be courteous to everyone you encounter Be prepared to complete the application form Bring a portfolio with evidence of accomplishments Dress for success Attire is determined for the job for which you’re applying. Guidelines for interview dress: Clean and well-pressed clothes Clean-shaven or neatly trimmed hair Conceal piercings and tattoos Subtle fragrances only Clean nails Don’t smoke prior or chew gum during Turn off your cell phone
- 6. PARTICIPATE IN YOUR INTERVIEW CONT’D June 21, 2017 6 Respond for success Be honest and give complete answers Be positive about yourself and past experiences Avoid one or two word responses Give concrete examples Paraphrase the question to avoid misunderstanding Limit responses to 30 seconds Emphasize what you have to offer the company Respond positively to questions about weaknesses Ask questions and show interest in the company Non-verbal communication Sit up and lean forward Make eye contact and smile Avoid crossed arms and legs Use head nods and attentive facial expressions
- 7. DO’S AND DON'TS June 21, 2017 7 Avoid questions about salary, vacation Express thanks and find out when a decision will be made Follow-up after Your Interview Fewer than 10% of applicants send a thank you letter May be the most important letter you write Provides another contact with the employer Sets you apart from those who didn’t send one Should take place within 24 hours after the interview State your appreciation Explain what you liked about the position
- 8. INTERVIEW MYTHS June 21, 2017 8 The best person for the job gets it Interviews are like school exams--the more you say, the better you’ll do. Never say ‘I don’t know’ Good-looking people get the job If you answer the questions better than the others, you’ll get the job You should try to give the perfect answer You must ask questions to demonstrate your interest and Intelligence. Relax and just be yourself Interviewers are looking for flaws.
- 9. BEST OF LUCK & HAPPY INTERVIEWING June 21, 2017 9