2. JOB INTERVIEWS
THE INTERVIEW PROCESS:
The interviewing process is a complex means of gathering
relevant data about a candidate for a particular job position,
promotion, or making a selection panel.
It is a structured mechanism for professional evaluation for
employment as well as promotion.
SUCCESS IN A JOB INTERVIEW:
depends on knowledge
- self confidence
- good speaking skills
- Thorough preparation
- use of appropriate interview strategies.
3. JOB INTERVIEWS – MORE CHALLENGING TODAY:
Because of
The growing competition in the job market
Changing demands of the job market world.
Increasing focus on the candidate’s personal qualities.
Changes in the interviewing techniques.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB INTERVIEW:
PLANNING:
- the time
- the venue
- the number of experts
- the areas to be covered in the interview
- the papers & materials needed
4. PURPOSE:
To ensure correct selection
HR Interviews – personality traits of candidates
Technical Interviews – subject knowledge
Situational Interviews - problem solving skills
Criterion Based Interviews – knowledge and abilities to fit a
position.
CONVERSATION:
• Between a job aspirant and the members of a selection
committee.
• Basically a question – answer session.
5. TWO – WAY INTERACTION:
• One – to – one interview
• One – to – many
INFORMALITY:
• Less formal than public speech situation.
• Informal & friendly atmosphere.
6. PRE – INTERVIEW
PREPARATION TECHNIQUES:
SELF – ANALYSIS
* Analyse your Background
* Identity your Accomplishments
* Identity your Achievements
* Identify your special Interests & Hobbies
* Analyse your career Goals
ANALYSE YOUR SKILLS:
* How will you rate yourself for this position a
scale of one to ten?
* Why should we hire you?
7. * What makes you suitable for this position ?
* What are your strengths ?
* What is your greatest strength ?
RESEARCH THE ORGANISATION
The candidate should have some basic information about the
organization regarding
* Major areas of operation
* Products / services of the organization
* Focus of the activities of the organization
* Growth rate
* Hierarchical structure of the organization
* Work culture
* The financial standing and turnover of the organization
8. * Corporate culture
* Recent developments in the organization
* New products , services and projects
* Factors making the organization successful
JOB ANALYSIS
* What does this job involve in ?
* What are the responsibilities associated with this job ?
* What are the special duties ?
* How is this position different from similar positions at other
organisations ?
* What are the skills and abilities needed for the job ?
* What is the areas of specialisation / micro – specialisation /
expertise related to the job ?
* What are the prospects ?
* What are the chances of career enhancement ?
9. REVISE YOUR SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE:
Level of knowledge & technical expertise
General awareness – topics related to burning social , political ,
economic , scientific and environmental issues.
National & international affairs
Controversial topics , key news – makers
Recent developments in different areas
DEVELOP THE INTERVIEW FILE:
Interview letter
Original degrees , certificates and transcripts
Experience certificates
References and testimonials
10. Certificates of merit
Copies of your resume
Your visiting cards
Other relevant papers that might be needed during the
interview
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
TYPES OF INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
OPEN QUESTIONS:
* Tell us something about your self ?
* Talk about your interests & activities ?
* Describe the most difficult situation that you recently faced .
* What are the advantages of a mixed economy ?
* What do you think about the impact of multinational
companies on the Indian economy ?
11. CLOSED QUESTIONS:
* When did you complete your graduation ?
* What was your major subject in the college ?
* Where did you receive your first professional training ?
* Do you know data processing ?
PROBING QUESTIONS:
* Do you believe that students should be allowed in academic
decision making ?
REFLECTING QUESTIONS:
* That means you want the public sector companies to be totally
privatised ?
* Does that mean that you favour a total ban on any type of
violence in movies ?
12. LOADED QUESTIONS:
* You are too short . Don’t you think this is going to be a
handicap for you ?
* Do you think that a Ram Temple should be constructed at the
sight of Babri Masjid ?
HYPOTHETICAL QUESTIONS:
* What would you do if you face a group of angry employees who
want to harm company vehicles because one of the workers has
been hurt by a company lorry ?
* One of your staff has been involved in activities detrimental to
your organisation . He has been doing this for money that he
needs for the treatment of his ailing mother . What would you
do ?
13. LEADING QUESTIONS:
* Don’t you agree that our company is a market leader in
electronics products ?
* Don’t you think that MNCs have boosted the Indian economy ?
* Don’t you agree that our economy needs more privatisation ?
ANSWERING STRATEGIES
KEYS TO ANSWER QUESTIONS :
Attentiveness
Accuracy
Brevity
Focus
Clarity
Positive Attitude
Logical thinking
