The document provides information about the interview process including preparation, the interview itself, and follow up. It discusses that an interview is a process of information exchange where the employer sells the organization and job to the candidate, while the candidate markets their skills and fit for the role. It provides tips for each stage of preparation, such as researching the company and role, having documents ready, and arriving early. During the interview, it recommends exhibiting skills, maintaining eye contact, and asking questions. Follow up involves thanking the interviewer and asking for feedback. Common interview questions are also listed.
2. What is Interview?
• A Process of Information Exchange.
• The employer is selling the organization to you, through
company’s Brand & its Profile, products, Job title, salary.
• And you are marketing your skills, knowledge, confidence,
motivation necessary for the job and personality to the
employer.
3. PI- Personal Interview or Panel Interview
• Interview Preparation Process-
Before
During
After
4. Interview Process
• Before-
• Prepare Marketable CV. Read CV carefully!!!
• Do Research on Job Profile/ Organisation/ and Self.
• Be ready with necessary Documents like, - Extra copies of CV/Blank
papers/ Pen, Certificates, Mark Memo, Company Letter, etc.
• Be in Formals/ Uniform.
• Arrive early. Locate the place/ room of Interview.
• Take Permission to enter.
5. • During -
• Enter with confident and smiley face. If the interviewer offers
his or her hand, shake it firmly. If they don't, it is appropriate to offer
yours.
• Wait until the interviewer sits or offers you a seat.
• Maintain good Non-verbal communications. Be aware of what your
body is saying. Avoid closed postures. Sit upright, but not stiffly.
• Avoid using phrases like- I think, Basically.
• Show the fit between your skills/abilities & Company /Job.
• Discuss what you can offer to company.
Interview Process
6. • During
• Exhibit marketable skills.
• When you answer a question, look the interviewer in the eye.
• Be aware of the interviewer's reactions. If he or she looks
confused, ask if you can clarify anything.
• Show that you are interested in the job by asking questions.
• Try not to appear bored or anxious. Don't look at your watch.
Interview Process
8. • After-
• Thank the interviewer for his/her time and consideration.
• Ask when you can expect to hear from him/her.
• Ask for further processing.
• If the interviewer offers his/her hand, shake it firmly.
Otherwise, it is fine to offer yours first.
• If not already discussed, you can offer to leave a sample of
your work, or portfolio if you have one.
• Ask for Feedback.
Interview Preparation Process
9. F.A.Q.
• Tell me about yourself/ Describe yourself.
• What are your greatest strengths?
• What are your greatest weaknesses?
- Why should I hire you?
- Where do you see yourself five years from now?
10. F.A.Q
• Why did you choose ____ as a career?
• Why do you want to work at our company?
• What do you expect from us?
• Are you a team player/ Can you work with others?
• Give me an example of your skills./ How could you have
improved your career progress?
11. Interview Guidelines
• Everyone is nervous on interviews.
• In general, be hopeful and positive. Never be negative.
• Rehearse your answers and time them. Never talk too much.
• Don't try to memorize answers word for word. Rehearse your answers
frequently, and they will come to you naturally in interviews.
• As a daily exercise, practice being more optimistic.
• Be honest...never lie.
• Right after each interview note what you did right, what could have
gone a little better, and what steps you should take next with this
contact.