3. Job interview process steps
• Before Interview.
Go through the job description thoroughly.
Select the top candidates suitable for the position.
E-mail shortlisted candidates with the next step of interview process.
• Schedule the interview
• Shortlist candidates after the interview
• Review the profile
• Selection of the candidates
4. CONT….
1. Telephonic Round-initial screening
2. Personal interview
3. Group discussions
4. Technical interview(Specially for technical positions)
5. Final seletion(Offer Letter)
5. Types of job interview process
• Screening and Phone Interviews
• One-On-One Interviews / Face-To-Face Interviews
• Multiple Interviews
• Candidate Group Interviews
• Panel or Committee Interviews
• Breakfast or Lunch Interviews
• Teleconferencing / Web Conferencing Interviews
• Behavioral Interviews
• Stress Interviews
6. WHAT TO DO?
• Dress smartly, look bright and attentive, and speak clearly and
confidently. First impressions really do count - studies show that
employers make a decision about whether to hire you within the first
seven minutes on average.
• Turn off your mobile phone: treat the interviewers with respect and
give them your undivided attention
• Offer a firm handshake, make eye contact, and have a friendly
expression when you are greeted by your interviewer
• Do focus on your positive characteristics and strengths and
qualifications for the job. [Don't criticize yourself.]
7. WHAT NOT TO DO?
• don't be late
• don't swear or use slang words
• don't slouch in your seat or do anything that makes you look
uninterested
• don't discuss controversial topics such as religion, politics and gender
relations
• don't read from notes or your CV — you should be familiar enough
with your own history to be able to talk about it unprompted
• don't argue with the interviewer, no matter what. Remember to keep
things positive!
8. Basic Questions For The Interviews.
• Tell me about yourself?
• Why should I hire you?
• What is you long range objective?
• How has your education prepared you for your career?
• Are you a team player?
• Have you ever had a conflict with boss or professor? How was it
resolved?
9. CONTD…..
• What is your greatest weakness?
• If I ask your professor or your boss to describe you what would they
say?
• What qualities do you feel a successful manager should have?
• If you had to live your life over again, what one thing would you
change?
10. Steps to prepare for an interview
• Dressing sense
• Posture
• Walking style
• Hand shake
• Communication/language
• Organizational features
• Energetic employee
11. Dressing Sense
• Dress in a manner that is professionally appropriate to the position
for which you are applying. ...
• You should wear a suit to interviews. ...
• Your suit should be comfortable and fit you well so that you look and
act your best. ...
• Avoid loud colors and flashy ties.
• Clothing should be neat, clean, and pressed.