INTERVIEW
it is Defined as conversation
in which a person or a group
(interviewers) draw out
information from another
person (interviewee).

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES
These techniques can be classified into five different
catogories
 Before Arranging an Interview
 Preparing for an Interview
 Arriving for the Interview
 During the Interview
 After the Interview

Before Arranging an Interview
 Know yourself
 Know the position
a. study the job description
b. research similar positions and gather average salary
data
 Know the company
a. research the organization’s mission
b. Products and growth rates of the company

Preparing for an Interview
 Schedule practice interview to polish your interviewing
skills.
 Rehearse answers to questions i.e. commonly asked.
 Write down five to ten questions to ask the employer
 Select what you will wear to an interview
 Create a professional portfolio. It can include
a. A copy of your transcript
b. Certificates of awards and honors
c. Certificates of awards and honors

FORMAL IN AN INTERVIEW

Arriving for the Interview
 Arrive early, but not more than 15 minutes.
 Leave your cell phone in the car.
 Carry with you only what is absolutely essential for the
interview.
 Enter the interview with a positive, confident attitude,
even if you are nervous
 Treat everyone you meet in the office with respect.
 Greet the interviewer by name and shake hands firmly.

NERVOUSNESS
SYMPTOMS
•Tapping fingers
on the table
• Playing with hair
•Nail biting
•Constant chair
movement and leg
movement.

During the Interview
 Be honest and be yourself.
 Answer all questions thoroughly and concisely.
 Use specific examples to support your statements.
 Maintain eye contact with the interviewer(s).
 Sit with good posture.
 Ask questions when the employer gives you the
opportunity.
 Before you leave, ask for a business card from each
person in the interview

After the Interview
 Take a necessary feedback from the interviewer for the
further improvement in the future.
 Send a thank you note to the interviewer as soon as
possible.
 remind the employer of your unique qualifications and
express your genuine interest in the position.

Common Interview Questions
 Tell me about yourself.
a. Give a brief history of your educational background
and related work/internship experiences
b. State why you are qualified for the position.
 Why are you interested in working for this company?
a. Provide specific reasons for your interest .
b. Demonstrate that you have done your research about
the company.

Common Interview Questions
 Why should we hire you?
a. Before going to an interview, review the job posting
and determine what you have to offer that fits with the
requirements.
b. Summarize features and achievements that make you
unique

Common Interview Questions
 What is your greatest strength?
a. Before going to an interview, make a list of skills
gained through past experiences
b. If you are having trouble identifying your unique skills
or strengths, ask supervisors or professors who know
you well what they consider to be your greatest
strengths.
c. Mention positive features that an employer would
value and be prepared to provide specific examples of
how you demonstrate those.

Analyse Yourself
Bad things should
come up with some
good things

Common Interview Questions
 What is your greatest weakness?
a. ask supervisors or professors who know you well what
they consider to be your greatest weakness.
b. Offer a weakness and discuss action you have taken to
overcome it
c. Do not reveal a weakness that would disqualify you for
the position.