The document provides guidance on effective interview skills. It discusses researching yourself, the industry, and the employer thoroughly. Proper preparation is key. During the interview, dress professionally, arrive on time, maintain eye contact, have good posture, and provide clear, focused answers. After the interview, assess your performance to see how it went and how you could improve for next time. Common interview questions are also outlined. The overall message is that thorough preparation and presenting yourself professionally are important for a successful interview.

1. Shape your career through Effective Interview Skills Padmanaban R

2. Self Discovery Journey to Self Discovery * Behaviour - What we do tells us much about what we are ? * Feelings – Our thoughts & beliefs determine our feelings * Values – Our values influence our thoughts & beliefs * Self Image – It’s the core, tender yet powerful-real me.

3. Managing UR Behaviour Behaviour – It is visible & measurable and depends on person or environment Subject / book/ author / reader – Wake up! Examine assumptions / beware / accept them / trust them / learn them / share them. Imagine / fantasize or recall peak performances, change your behaviour by changing my behaviour.

4. Mode of Communication Interpersonal Communication Written Communication Oral Communication Non – Verbal Communication

5. Mode of Communication WRITTEN : Style, Precision and Clarity are the keys. ORAL: Voice is key in the oral - it reflects your Confidence, Courteousness, Spark of friendliness. NON VERBAL : Voice, Gestures, Posture, Eye Contact, Facial expressions, Physical appearance Sense of time.

6. Interpersonal Skills * Is never one – way. Both are responsible * Sender should find correct words & emotions. Find clues from listener & seek feedback. * Empathize with the sender.

7. Interviewing Candidate Interview process serves two primary purpose $ To allow the search committee to assess candidates’ qualifications for the position. $ To allow the candidates to assess their interest in employment.

8. How to prepare for an Interview * What is the best way to prepare for an interview? Research, Research, Research !!! $ Research yourself $ Research the Industry $ Research the Employer

9. Research Yourself $ What Job is the Best Fit for You? $ What are your values and Interest? $ What do you want in a Job? $ What are your Strength and weakness?

10. Research the Industry What type of Industry are looking for? $ Mechanical Industry $ Civil Industry $ IT Industry $ Media Industry etc…

11. Research the Employer $ Learn as much as possible about a potential Employer so that you can present yourself in terms of what company is looking for. $ It will help you determine if the company is good fit for you. $ It will be apparent during the interview and will demonstrate your interest etc., to the employer.

12. Dress Code Dress Professionally Interviewer expect candidates to be dressed in standard attire. Knowing you look good and present a professional appearance will enhance you self-confidence during the interview.

13. What to Bring to the Interview Extra copy of resume Good quality writing instrument Questions for Interviewer.

14. Do’s $ Be Punctual – Arrive 10-15 minutes advance $ Be as knowledgeable as possible about the Company and the position you are seeking. $ Demonstrate poise, enthusiasm, personality and confidence through verbal and non-verbal communication.

15. Do’s $ Firm Handshake $ Eye Contact $ Facial Expressions $ Posture $ Direct answers $ Clear & focused answers

16. Don’ts $ Don’t show bad posture $ Don’t tap your feet $ Don’t constantly look away from the interviewer $ Don’t fail to answer the question $ Don’t Minimize your self $ Don’t get nervousness

17. Evaluation made by Employers $ How mentally alert and responsive is the job candidate? $ Is the applicant able to draw proper inferences and conclusions during the course of the interview?

18. Evaluation made by Employers $ Dose the applicant demonstrate a degree of intellectual depth or is his / her thinking shallow? $ Has the candidate used common sense up to this point in terms of decision making? $ What is the applicant’s capacity for problem solving activities?

19. Evaluation made by Employers $ How well dose the candidate respond to stress and pressure?

20. After the Interview $ Access your performance. $ How did it go ? $ How could you do better, or what would you do differently? $ Check how much time taken by you to answer the questions?

21. FAQ’s $ Tell me about yourself ? $ What are your weakness? $ What are your strengths? $ Where do you want to be in five years from now in your career? $ Tell me something about yourself that I would not know from reading your profile.

22. FAQ’s $ Why should we hire you? $ Tell us about your inter – personal skills? $ What is your career goals? $ What salary are you looking for? $ Have you attended any other interview?

23. Any Questions

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