2. How to prepare for an interview
1. Systematic assessment of yourself
• Reviewing your resume (CV)
• Understanding your strengths and weaknesses
• Assessing your professional and educational history
• Refreshing yourself on the accomplishments and
highlights of your career
• Think about the types of jobs and environment that
would be best suited for you
3. How to prepare for an interview
2. Research of the company
• Go to the company website
• Do a Google Search on the Company
• financial / shareholder report
• Speak with friends, colleagues and family
• Research the industry
4. How to prepare for an interview
3. Understanding the Job Profile
• Understand the job profile
• Understand differences between the job profile and
your background
• core skills, key achievements
• Do a Mock Interview.
5. Interview Dress Code
• “Research shows that interviewers make up their
mind about a candidate quickly (less than 20 seconds
or so)”
• Men: Blazer, Formal Shirt and Slacks (no jeans)
Women: Formal Shirt and Pants
Suit & Tie, Blazer & Tie, Formal Shoes
• Traditional Wear for Women is widely acceptable
for Interviews in many sectors
• Be Comfortable in what you wear at the Interview
6. What to bring to an Interview
• 2 Copies of your resume
• The Address and Directions of the Interview
Location
• Names and Telephone numbers of the persons that
are coordinating the interview
• Pen and Paper
• ID Proof
• List of References
• Your Portfolio
• A Bag / Briefcase / Smart Back-pack
• Folders to keep your resume and other papers in
7. What not to do in an interview
Mind your manners in an interview
• Looking at the clock / watch
• Answering your cell phone / Leaving your cell phone
on
• Getting angry or frustrated
Don't be to casual in an Interview
• Reclining your chair
• Sitting before the Interviewer sits
• Avoid extravagant gestures / too much hand waving
8. What not to do in an interview
Take Care of Hygiene Issues before the Interview
• Using the bathroom in the middle of an interview
• Sweaty palms as you will have to shake hands
Showing too much nervousness in a Interview
• Being someone that you are not
• Rambling on and on
• Exaggerating too much
9. Interview Tips for Fresher's
• Try to appear your best at the Interview.
• Know about the company.
• Answer clearly and directly
• Do not be argumentative
• Be prepared with questions for the Interviewer
• Address the Interviewer politely
• Be Confident
10. Interviewers questions
• Describe a typical day in office for my job
position?
• Describe a typical day in office for my job
position?
• How do you measure success in your
company?
• What is the company’s culture like?
• How will be my career path determined?
