A job interview is a type of employment test that involves a conversation between a job applicant and representative of the employing organization.Interviews are one of the most popularly used devices for employee selection.[2] Interviews vary in the extent to which the questions are structured, from totally unstructured and free-wheeling conversation, to a set list of questions each applicant is asked.Research has shown that structured interviews are more valid than unstructured, that is, they are more accurate in predicting which applicants will make good employees.

4. Introduction to an Interview
A conversation between the interviewer and the interviewee
in order to obtain information from the interviewee

5. “An interview is a procedure designed to obtain
information from a person’s oral response to oral
inquiries”

6. One-on-One
Interview
Panel Interview
Screening
Interview
Phone
Interview
On-Site
Interview
Off-Site
Interview

9. Typically a short interview used for the purpose of
conducting a brief evaluation of a candidate.

11. On-Site Interview -An interview conducted the
location of the company/organization
Off-Site Interview - An interview that occurs
outside of an organization

13. Before the Interview
Get your career goals in focus
Research the company
Find out the dress code in advance and dress
accordingly
Anticipate the questions from the interviewer
Practice with yourself or with a friend

14. Refer employer’s website

15. Research Sources

16. News sources

17. Trade journals

19. One spare copy of
your resume.
Proof of your
eligibility.
Your service letters
obtained from
previous employers.

21. Take into account the weather
Dress to fit in
One level above the work environment
Dark or neutral colors
Natural fabrics
Your Perfume

23. Suit
two-piece matching
a good quality

24. Navy Blue
Dark grey
Black

25. Silk tie, no extremes

26. Long sleeved shirts in white or light blue, solid
or conservative stripes

27. Leather, lace-up or slip-on business shoes in
black or brown, properly polished
Belt should match with the shoes

28. Two-piece matching skirt or pant suit

29. Long sleeved blouse
cotton or silk

30. Skirt should hit at the knee or
slightly above

31. Navy, grey, brown, black, solid or conservative
pattern

32. Conservative watch

33. Avoid extreme or excessive
jewelry
Keep makeup conservative
Shoes should be leather or
fabric, closed-toe, and
comfortable and a belt to match
Purse/bag should be small and
simple.

34. Hair should be neat and clean
Shoes should be in good
condition
Clean fingernails
Use appropriate deodrant.

37. Always
Be aware
of
Crash
and Burn

38. Research the company (internet/Annual
report/talking with credible people in the industry)
Prove your success
Demonstrate your creativity

39. Your egoism
Don’t boast and
overstate your
achievements.
Don’t negotiate too
early (gives an
indication that you
are more intersted in
money than the job)

40. Displaying bad
manners (poor
etiquttes)
Don’t demean
your current
and past
employers.
Don’t be
dishonent.

42. be on time, relax and go in

43. Give a power start with a positive note.

45. Firm Shake hand and
sum up.
Send a thank you
letter.
Follow up with the
interviewer