3. CONTENT :
Interview skill
Types of interview
Before the interview
During the interview
After the interview
Do’s and Don'ts for facing interview
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4. INTERVIEW SKILLS
For one’s best performance at a job interview, the
candidate has to know how to conduct oneself at
three stages :
1) Before the interview
2) During the interview
3) After the interview
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5. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW :
Some of the important aspects to be considered are:
1. Build a positive mindset
2. Meet successful candidates
3. Build confidence through mock-interview
4. Study your resume well
5. Do some background research about your potential employer
6. Brush up your general knowledge
7. Keep your testimonials/ portfolio ready
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6. DURING THE INTERVIEW:
Some important aspects to be considered during the
interview are:
1. Make a good first impression
2. Greet cheerfully
3. Conduct oneself well
4. Answer briefly and to the point
5. Get the question clarified
6. Be honest
7. Be confident
8. Take up a YOU attitude for the company
9. Keep your question ready
10. Make a graceful exit
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7. AFTER THE INTERVIEW :
There may be a follow-up after the interview sometimes.
Moreover , if one has promised to send some document to the
interviewers , one must do it at the earliest.
Whether one shall get selected for job depends upon the
impressions one leaves behind in the mind of interviews.
So consider the interview as a learning experience and
evaluate yourself. This can help one in future interview as
well.
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8. DO’S AND DON’T’S FOR FACING INTERVIEW :
Do’s for the interview :
o Be on time
o Be well prepared
o Put on a dress that looks professional
o Listen to carefully
o Use correct expressions and language
suitable to the situation
o Speak clearly and distinctly
o Maintain proper eye-contact
o Be honest and well mannered
o Ask logical and intelligent question
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9. Don'ts for the interview :
o Avoid inappropriate dress (casual, flashy or gaudy)
o Avoid answering in yes or no
o Avoid flattery
o Don’t sit without permission
o Avoid arguing
o Don’t touch your hair, button, file, etc. often
o Avoid too many gesture
o Avoid exaggeration of the person, thing or idea
o Avoid giving false answers or guessing
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