Training material - How to face interview confidently

1. HOW TO FACE INTERVIEW
CONFIDENTLY & PREPAREDLY
Jc Lohith Shetty
PGDPM, MSW, MBA, NET
Asst Professor
St Aloysius College (Autonomous)
Trainer – Junior Chamber International
JCI Mangalore

2. Presentation Covers:
• Purpose the Interview
• Awareness
• Types of interviews
• Preparation
• Closing Interview & followup
• Q & A

3. Purpose
To determine if this Job & your job
qualifications are a Good Match
Why should one hire you?
A. Quality of cover letter
B. Quality of Resume
C. Interview performance
D. Professionalism
E. References
F. Years of relevant work experience
G. Fit with company culture
H. Relevant skills
I. Internal candidate
J. Candidate’s familiarity with the organization

4. Self – Awareness:
Know yourself
Be very familiar with your resume
Be able to articulate your goals and strengths
Have your sales pitch ready to go. Include:
Your current position
o Relevant experience
o Your fit for this position
o Include, if possible, 1 recent
relevant accomplishment
Why you have applied for the position

5. Position Awareness:
Know the company and specific
job description:
 employees, culture, philosophy,
news, challenges/opportunities
Primary & secondary functions of
job

6. Types of Interviews
Behavioral / Attitude
Case (Scenarios)
Technical
Written Test / Stress
Telephonic
Presentation abilities
Committee or group interviews

7. Behavioural Interviews contemporary
(Example):
–Tell me about a time that you had a
difficult problem to solve how did you try
to solve it? What did you learn from the
experience?
–Give me your best example of working as a
team member to accomplish an important
goal. What was the goal? What was your
role? What were the results?

8. Behavioural Interview Responses:

9. Before the Interview:
„Research the company.
„Look at the company website.
„Look at the parent company’s website.
„Review business newspapers and
magazines.
„Check the local library and on-line
resources for news articles.
„Review a competitor’s brochure or website.
„Check with professional organizations.
„Talk to employees of the company.

10. Prepare:
Prepare 3-5 questions for the
interviewer
Review 3-6 key skills about yourself that
fit the position.
Establish 10 examples to showcase
yourself
Practice, practice, practice!!!

11. 12 x 12 x 12 Theory
o„People judge you first from 12 feet
away;
o„then they judge you from 12 inches
away; and
oThen, based on the first 12 words
out of your mouth.

12. What to wear
Tailored, clean, conservative suit
Polished shoes
Conservative jewelry / accessories.
Little to no cologne

13. Professional Appearance
Know where to go and where to park
Take a pen, notepad, and couple of
resume copies.
Be 15 minutes early
Look yourself over once before entering
the office

14. Positive Body Language
Positive Entrance
Enthusiasm
Relaxed smile
Direct Eye contact
Straight posture
Firm Handshake
Leaning Slightly Forward
Use of Hand Movement
Feet Flat on Floor

15. Negative Body Language

16. In any Interview

17. All Interviews:
• Be prepared to be offered drink or food
• Be prepared to meet others in the office
• Be prepared for a tour of the building
• Be prepared to meet other interviewees
• Take a notebook to write notes or
questions.
• It’s OK to pause before answering a
question
• Remember: This is about the job fitting
with you, too

18. Typical Interview Questions:
• Why do you want to work here?
• Why should I hire you?
• What can you do for us that other
candidates can’t?
• Why did you leave your (are you leaving)
• What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• What are your goals?
• When were you most satisfied with your
job?
50 COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS.docx

19. A Typical Interview Questions
• Expect random questions:
–What was the last book that you read?
–If you were an animal, what animal
would you be and why?
–If you could have dinner with 3 people,
who would you choose and why?

20. Bringing the Interview to a Close:
The last impression is powerful,
too.
„Ask any questions you may have.
„Have a closing statement.
„Reiterate your ability to fit in and
have a value-added impact on the
organization.
„Ask the interviewer for a business
card.

21. Closing the Interview: Contd...
Summarize key strengths and match for
the position
Always ask questions
Thank the interviewer by name
Ask about the next step
Express an interest in hearing from
them

22. The Next Step:
 Follow-up with a thank you note
 Be prepared for negotiating offer (s) or a
second interview
 Contact them by phone or e-mail if you
do not hear back within the time frame
indicated
 Always leave them with a positive
impression
Readiness for Interview.ppt

23. Thank You