The document provides guidance on preparing for and participating in a job interview, including common interview questions, questions to ask the interviewer, tips on discussing salary, and dos and don'ts for body language, dress code, and overall interview strategies. It also lists the credentials and awards of HRSPOT, an HR consulting and training firm located in India.

1. Jon Boyes
Employability and Graduate Development
CHMP
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Kolkata | Bhubaneswar | Hyderabad
Best HR Practice Award
Best HR Practice Award
Best HR Practice Award
Special Achievement Award
(Star Greenbelt of East Six
)Sigma
Best HR Professional Award
HR Champion Award
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ACCOLADES
:ISO 9001 2008 Certified Company

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Certified Human Resource Management Professional
Personality Development Program

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Preparation for an Interview

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Interview Questions

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 Tell me about yourself
 Why did you leave your previous job?
 What sort of job you are looking for?
 What appeals to you about this job?
 Why do you think you’d be good at this
job?
 What are your strengths?
 What are your weaknesses?
 What do you know about this
company?

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 If you take this job, how long would
you stay?
 Don’t you think you may be too
old/young/inexperienced?
 Why should I hire you? / Why do you
want to work at our company?
 Where do you see yourself five years
from now?
 Can you work under pressure?
 What was the toughest challenge you
have ever faced?

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Questions to be asked

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 Typical daily/weekly tasks
 Other positions and/or departments
interaction
 What does the training program entail
 Expectations for a person in this
position
 Criteria for evaluation
 Opportunities for advancement
 Company Details

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Questions not to be asked

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 Make sure your questions are not
focused on anything else but the
company and the job itself.
 Do not bring up the following topics in
the first interview:
 Salary/benefits
 Social events
 Vacation

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Salary Negotiation

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 Never make the first move
 Know your market and your limitations
 When questioned on requirements,
have a set range in mind
 Question the typical salary of the
position

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Closing the Interview

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 Ask if there is anything in your
background that might not qualify you
for the position
 Overcome any objections
 Assure understanding of interview
process, and when you should hear
back from employer

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 Should you contact them if you do not
hear back
 Thank them for their time and
opportunity to meet with them
 Indicate that you look forward to hear
from them

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Do’s and Don’ts

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Do’s
 If presented with a job application, do
fill it out neatly, completely and
accurately
 Do bring extra resumes to the
interview
 Do greet the interviewer & do shake
hands firmly

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Do’s
 Do wait until you are offered a chair
before sitting
 Do make good eye contact with your
interviewer(s)
 Do show enthusiasm in the position
and the company

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Do’s
 Do make sure that your good points
come across to the interviewer in a
factual sincere manner
 Do stress your achievements
 Do take a very serious approach in
everything

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Do’s
 Do be very calm and compose while
speaking during the interview
 Do Take proper pauses in between the
sentence in the right place
 Do avoid controversial topics

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Don’ts
 Poor handshake (limp hand, tips of
fingers, arm pump)
 Talking too much (talking too long, but
not answering direct questions;
nervous talking)
 Talking negatively about current or
past teams, co workers, employers,
managers

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Don’ts
 Showing up late or way too early
 Asking about benefits, vacation time,
or salary in an initial interview
 Not preparing for the interview
 Verbal ticks (uhmmmm, like, you
know)
 Not enough or too much eye contact

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Don’ts
 Failure to match communication styles
(e.g., too informal, too businesslike)
 Gossiping or exchanging stories
 Interference in between the speech of
the interviewer
 Don’t ever lie. Answer questions
truthfully, frankly and succinctly

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Don’ts
 Don’t answer questions with a simple
‘yes’ or ‘no’. Explain whenever possible
 Don’t bring up or discuss personal
issues or family problems
 Don’t say your past history, hence it is
available in the C.V. itself
 Don’t be frustrated or restless if the
interview is taking too long

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Don’ts
 Don’t argue or shout with the
interviewer.
 Don’t furnish information which you do
not have experience on.
 Don’t get into any foul discussion with
your fellow candidates about the
company while waiting for your
interview turn.

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Don’ts
 Don’t ever be late in an interview.
 Don’t enter the interview venue with
some food item in your mouth
including chewing gum.
 Don’t be arrogant, be humble

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Interview Strategies
and Approach

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 Carry all required documents
 Be Punctual
 Warm greeting
 Be Positive, Confident & Presentable
 Describe those things about yourself that
shows your talents, skills and
determination. Give examples
 Your points must be Clear, Relevant &
Adequate Self Confidence – you should be
confident while appearing for interview

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Body Language

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 Posture: sit erect without leaning on the
desk or slouching in the chair, but don’t be
stiff and tense
 Always look into the interviewer's eye,
never loose eye contact.
 Don’t use too many hand movements and
frequent change of facial expressions not in
relation to words you have expressed

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 Offer a firm handshake, make eye contact,
and have a friendly expression when you
are greeted by the interviewer
 Use good grammar and good diction. Say
“yes”, not “yeah.” Don’t fill pauses with
“um,” uh” or “ah”. Don’t punctuate
sentences with “you know”, “like”, “see” or
“okay”.
 Always be patient, modest and soft spoken
during the interview

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 Always respond in a greeted manner by
using words like thank you, sure, definitely
etc.
 Always ask for permission before entering
the room, sitting before interview or if you
want to have water or you want to use the
washroom
 Attitude should always be positive

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Dress Code

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 Dress code should always be formals.
 You will never get a second chance to make
a good impression
 Suits should fit well and be conservative
colour and style
 Use simple accessories like simple
jewellery, watches, ties, etc

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 Strong Scents, perfumes and after
shaving lotion should be avoided
 For Male candidates it should always
be a light, single colour full sleeve Shirt
and Dark Colour full pants. The colour
of the belt, pants, socks and the shoes
should ideally be the same

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 For Female candidates the formal dress
code choices should be the same as
men. Female candidates can also use
single and light colour Upper along
with a dark colour lower. But there
should be no high make up or jewellery
 Hair should be well-groomed
 Tattoos and piercings should be
concealed

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