In this Presentation founder of jobsRmine.com speaks about the approach before, during & after an interview that a candidate needs to do , in order to be successful and discusses few typical competency based questions that are commonly asked i HR interviews

1. HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN
JOB INTERVIEWS & ANSWER
TOUGH QUESTIONS
BY MOHAMMED RAFEEQ
(Founder jobsRmine.com)

2. What will you learn by end of speech?
 How to prepare for interviews
 Phases of preparation
 Discuss some tough questions that you can expect
 After interview what should you do

3. Interview Statistics
 The average interview lasts 40 minutes
 36% of employers look for multitasking skills
 47% of employers would reject candidates who didn’t know much
about the company.
 40% of interviewers believe that not smiling is sufficient reason to reject
a candidate.
 20% of interviewers said they rejected applicants if they crossed their
arms
 65% of interviewers said lack of eye contact led them to reject a
candidate

4. What is the purpose of the interview?
 Meet 1:1 with an employer
 To learn more about the position
 To see if your skills and experience match what the employer is looking
for
 To get the job!

6. Do your research
 On the company
 On who you will be meeting
 On yourself! Ensure that you know your CV back to front (and
sideways)
so that you don’t get caught out!
 Print out their address, contact number, and a printout of the interview
confirmation email
 Figure out parking.

7. Timing
 Plan for traffic delays but do not be more than 10 mins early
 If you are running late, ensure to call ahead to forewarn and apologise

8. Etiquette
Switch your phone off
 Ringing phones are embarrassing and could have a detrimental effect
on the interviewer’s perception of you
Get their business card
 Now you have their details to send them a thank you letter
PREPARATION

9. Personality
 Keep it positive - Never speak negatively about present or former
employers, no matter how much of an ogre they may be!
 Maintain your poise and posture. Don’t slouch, yawn, or display signs
of nervousness.
 Do not cross your arms
 If you don’t know something, admit to it, but turn it into a positive by
saying you are easily trained.
 Don’t jump into the answer, listen to the question. Think about your
answer, but avoid lengthy pauses

10. Personality
Be Enthusiastic
It is not always the most qualified candidate who gets the position –
it can be the person who shows the strongest desire for the opportunity.
Tell them how excited you are at the prospect of being part of the team

11. Personality
Make Eye Contact
This is part of addressing people properly and will help you to appear
confident and approachable

12. Personality
Smile
Show you are interested and keen. Be open, Personable and friendly

13. Personality
Dress Well
Dress for the job you want, not the job you have. If you are unsure, please
ask your recruiter.

14. Participation
Let the employer drive the interview
Step in where requested – don’t interview the interviewer

15. Participation
Answer a question with a statement of experience
It helps interviewers to conceptualize you as an employee.
(i.e. On XYZ project I realized X was underutilized, so I shifted labor
around and delivered the project two days earlier with Y profit.)

16. Participation
Speak clearly and succinctly
Provide accurate detail but don’t ramble or tell long stories.

17. Participation
Ask a question at the end of the interview
It gives you a chance to really show that you’re interested
Ice Breaker Questions
 “I’ve been told about the position but I would like to hear what you
consider the most important aspects to be” - This will let you know what
the person interviewing you thinks is most important and what you
should emphasise about your background
 “Can you tell me what brought you personally to the company, and
what you like most about it” - This will bring the interview to a more
personal level

18. Types of questions asked
Tell about yourself
An opening for you to set the tone of the job interview and emphasize
the points that you most want this potential employer to know about you.
Don’t waste the opportunity by simply diving into a long recitation of your
resume. This also isn’t the time to mention that you love dancing
Competency based questions
 Tell me a situation where you handled a tough and angry customer
 Tell me a situation where you performed under pressure

19. Types of questions asked
What are your strengths
Discuss your strengths and competencies that qualify you for the job
What are your weaknesses
 Try to turn weaknesses into positive experiences that made you
a better professional, without giving out too much information
 Tell me a situation where you performed under pressure

20. When asked about money
It is likely you may be asked directly about money. The best way to
respond is
to state your current salary, then to state that you are open to any fair
offer.
This approach ensures that you do not price yourself out of the
opportunity,
and at the same time does not leave money on the table

21. Some typical difficult questions
 How would you describe yourself in one word?
 What is your greatest accomplishment?
 What are your biggest strengths?
 What are your biggest weaknesses?
 Tell me about yourself.
 Where do you see yourself in X years?
 Why have you been out of work so long? (or) Could you explain the gaps in
your employment?

22. Some typical difficult questions
 Why are you leaving your current job?
 Why should I hire you?
 Tell me about a time you overcame an obstacle.
 What’s your greatest achievement?
 What problems did you face in your last project?

23. The Last & important question(s)
 Close the Deal The end of the interview is your last chance to leave a
lasting impression and is often what is remembered most.
 Ask any questions you have that have not been covered during the
interview
 Ask the interviewer if there is anything you have not covered or clarified
about your ability to perform the role
 Ask for feedback to gain their thoughts around your suitability

24. The Last & important question(s)
If you are convinced this is a role you are keen on - let them know
 For example, “after learning more about the role and having spoken
with you at some length I just wanted to say I am even more excited
about the opportunity to join the organisation”
Ask what the next steps are
 This can often be a good indicator of how you have gone
Finally thank the interviewer for their time, look them in the eyes,
shake their hand and tell them you look forward to speaking with
them soon

25. After The Interview
 Send a thank you letter
 Makes a positive impression on the employer
 Thank them for their assistance
 Send it as soon as possible after the interview

28. ANY QUESTIONS?
mrafeeq@jobsrmine.com
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