3. The interviewer is looking for the best among the available.
So you are always in
“COMPETITION”
What do Interviewers Assess in an individual?
Will Do
Culture Fitment
Boss and team Match
Can Do
Skill Set
Prior Tasks Handled
Industry Knowledge &
Contacts
Should I Hire
Value for Money
Growth Factor

4. Confident &
Enthusiastic
Be
Concise
while
answering
Assertive
Honest
On time
Prepared and
professional

5. Research
Do
Dress
professionally
Switch off
cell phones
Give related
examples
during
conversation
Show
Respect
Focus on
your field

6. Passion
HAVE
Patience
Evidence of
Work
A list of
references
Previous
experience
Extra
Copies

7. Your target
position
KNOW
Your
strengths
why you are a
good “fit”
What you are
getting into
Required
Qualifications
How to think
outside the
box

8. Gratitude
SHOW
Real
interest
Positive
Attitude
Your Value
Clear
Objective
Positive
Energy

9. Six Commonly Asked, Important & Masked
Interview Questions
• Discribe yourself?
• Why should we recruit you?
• Why do you want to work here? What do you know
about our company?
• What are your weaknesses?
• What did you dislike about your last job? Why did you
leave your last job?
• Where do you see yourself in five years?

10. Know the Questions Behind Questions
• What are your strengths and weaknesses?
– Why they ask: They want to know what you bring to the table and how your strengths
and weakness are relevant to the job
• Do you prefer to work by yourself or as part of a team?
– Why they ask: They want to know if you can work unsupervised and if you can get along
well with the team in the company.
• Why did you leave your last job?
– Why they ask: Can the reasons repeat in the job for which you are being interviewed
• What do you think this job involves?
– Why they ask: They want to know if you've done your research and how you are good
enough
• How did your last job prepare you for this job?
– Why they ask: They want to know what your skill sets are and how you apply your
knowledge. They also want to know how much training you'll need. Before you start
delivering

11. What Impresses An Interviewer?
• Your preparation / Your professional conduct
• Your keenness to join, if offered / Saying I don’t know but I will find out

12. • Know Yourself
Know What to Know
– Your Strengths? Your weaknesses? Your personality type? What you do very well
and very poorly?
– What are your short and long-term goals?
– Evaluate yourself in terms of the position you seek.
– Formulate responses by asking the question: "Why should they hire me?”
– Remember that you're there to sell yourself and secure a job offer
• Research the Company
– Utilize all resources to review annual reports, trade magazines and newspaper
articles.
– The Internet offers a wealth of company information and industry statistics.
– Know the company's products and services.
– Be prepared to tell the interviewer why their company is attractive to you.

13. Dressing for the Interview
• Suit (solid color - navy or dark gray, for ,males), Formal (Females)
• Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the suit)
• Dress Belt.
• Tie (for middle level jobs)
• Dark socks, conservative leather shoes
• Little or no jewelry (for women)
• Neat, professional hairstyle
• Limit the aftershave, avoid sharp perfume
• Neatly trimmed nails
• Portfolio or briefcase

14. Tips for the Interview
• Arrive at least 10 minutes early
• Dress Professionally
• Look Confident & Relaxed
• Talk Courteously to the Security Personnel & Receptionist
• What to bring to the Interview
– Latest Resume
– References
– Folder & Pen
– Last compensation with break ups
– Details of the advertisement /job posting
– Business card

15. During the Interview
• Give full attention to of the panel and other
interviewers
• Know how to pronounce the name of the interviewer's
and company name, if not sure, use “Sir/Ma’am”
• Maintain Eye contact
• Allow interviewer to Control the interview
• Be prepared with questions that demonstrate your
understanding of the job and the research that you
have done
• Use the Language Interviewer is comfortable with, and
avoid “Pinglish” as much as you can !

16. Ask the Right Questions
• What type of salary growth and promotion
opportunities does this position and the company
offer?
• How can I add more value beyond the role
requirements?
• Successful people in your organization – what are their
top 3 qualities?
• What is the organization's culture?
• What exactly are the job responsibilities?
• May I contact you if I have other questions?

17. Closing the Interview
• Be prepared with a wrap up statement of interest that
demonstrates what you learned during your research
and in the interview
• Ask the panel if they need any additional information
from you after the interview.
• Ask when a decision will be made – when can you
follow up
• As you are leaving, thank everyone who has assisted in
the process
• Please note that selection process is both logical and
emotional. The last impressions matter if you are in
the running

18. Post Interview Stage Follow Up
• Recap interview (write out questions)
• Send thank-you letter or email
– Follow-up within 48 hours
– Express gratitude for the employer’s time
– Highlight qualifications
– Restate your interest in the company/career area
– Communicate enthusiasm to have met with them

19. Top 10 Mistakes Interviewees Make
1. Not understanding the Questions asked
 There is a question behind each question that is asked
 The Interviewee generally misses out on that and answers too
long or too short
 Interviewee gives stock answers
2. Dressing Inappropriately for the Interview
3. Doing no homework on an organization before going there.
4. Giving a tentative or wrong answer instead of saying I do
not know
5. Appearing disinterested or arrogant
6. Bad mouthing the previous job / boss
7. Not asking the right questions when asked “do you have
any questions?”
8. Showing an urgency to have the job
9. Setting a time limit because of your next appointment
10. Not being self aware or being excessively self conscious