skills for attending job interviews
- 1. Dr. B. Victor., M. Sc., Ph. D., St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai-627 002. Competency mapping: Job Interview Skills
- 2. About the presenter Dr.B.Victor is a highly experienced postgraduate biology teacher, recently retired from the reputed educational institution St. Xavier’ s College, Palayamkottai, India-627001.Presently HOD of Biotech at Annai Velankanni college, Tholayavattam. K .K Dist He was the dean of sciences and assistant controller of examinations of St. Xavier’s college. He has more than 32 years of teaching and research experience and has guided more than 12 Ph. D scholars. He has taught Immunology and biochemistry to graduate and post graduate students. Send your comments to : bonfiliusvictor@gmail.com
- 3. Concept of Interview Interview consists of dialogue between two persons or between several persons.
- 4. Examples of Interviews News reporter - people - opinion polls Doctor – Patient – clinical investigation Police – Criminal – fact finding Counsellor – respondent – correcting values
- 5. Kinds of interviews Clinical interview – detecting human abnormalities Selection interview – job selection Diagnostic interview – social problems Research interview – analysis of a problem
- 6. Goals of Interview Admission Recruitment Promotion Opinion
- 7. Characteristics It is a close – contact between two or more persons There is a definite objective There is a face-to-face contact
- 8. Objectives Collection of information – personal / social facts Exploratory device – social research
- 9. Importance Provides better information on feelings, emotions and sentiments Securing information from persons at all levels Method of psychological – scientific study Method of mental stimulation Verification of information
- 10. Advantages To study events that are not open to observation To study abstract factors – Attitudes, feelings, emotions and reactions To gather reliable information Useful for all segments of population
- 11. Interviewee qualities Sense of time - Punctuality Appearance - Clothes Body language - Personality , good eye contact Communication skill - art of speaking Enthusiasm - Cheerful disposition, Proactive Brevity - Clear, unambiguous terms
- 12. Interviewee qualities Careful listening - Patience Be honest - Integrity Sell yourself - Presentation skills Maintain balance - Informative answers Show leadership - team spirit, organization qualities and decision making skills
- 13. Interview format The beginning - Welcoming / to get to know The middle - ‘Heart’ of interview The ending - Summing up
- 14. Interview Process Introduction Giving information Seeking information – views, opinion feelings, proposals, suggestions Winding up Termination
- 15. Testing Objectives Mannerisms Methods of delivery Speed of talking – Mind wander State of mind Personal Problems Value judgments Memory span Interpretation
- 16. Questions Leading questions - Introducing Open ended questions - Verifying c.v. details Probing questions - Depth of understanding 4. Close ended questions - Knowledge of facts and figures
- 17. Process Objectives Educational / Professional Personal qualities Suitability for the job Career expectations and aspirations Candidates interests Family background
- 18. Interviewee qualities Disposition Career objective Subject knowledge General knowledge Communication skill Mental alertness Consisting of approach Coherence of thought Self confidence – Will power, fear, nervousness, positive approach, leadership attributes
- 19. Evaluation criteria Total personality – appearance, social manners, Dynamism, Mental power, overall impression Knowledge – Range, Depth, Application of knowledge, Coherence of thought, overall impression Communication skill – Language, voice, power, rhythm, clarity and logical, convincing power, overall impression Leadership skill, decision making skill character, overall impression
- 20. Interviewee – Positive behaviors Lean slightly forward Maintain eye contact Smiling Be at ease, comfortable, confident Patience Good communication skills Good listening skills Good organization skills Good judgment skills Knowledge Warmth of characters Consistency
- 21. Negative behaviors Interrupting Blocking Attacking Disagreeing (without giving reasons) Not listening Proposing – We should suggest
- 22. Difficult Questions Role - related questions - mention your major strength Personal questions - your experience and skills Dangerous questions - how to answer the direct objections that the interviewer may raise Some questions - you have difficulty making decision where there is sufficient knowledge
- 23. What interests you most about this job? Understand the job description Show your enthusiasm Good responses include: challenging, scope, for new learning and development , career growth, team work etc. Emphasize the skills and interests Tips
- 24. How to respond to questions related to Personality ? Keep the response relevant to the questions or the positions you are applying for Think about your preferences and answer it honestly Be honest , but do express your willingness to adjust Organize your thoughts Don’t bluff your way through an inquiry Tips
- 25. Why Interviews? People behave in interviews, the same way as they do at work
- 26. Thanks for your patience listening