This document provides tips for interview skills and preparation. It discusses knowing yourself and the company/position, proper dress, arriving early, making a good first impression with a firm handshake and eye contact. It recommends practicing answers using the STAR method of describing a situation, task, action, and result. The document also notes what can create a bad impression, like poor appearance or attitude, and emphasizes sending a thank you note after the interview.

1. Interview
Skills
Presentation By:
Syed Farjad Ali Shah & Ziaullah Khan.
COMSATS INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY ATTOCK CAMPUS, PAKISTAN.

2. Interview Skills
 Interview = A meeting with an
objective
 Employer’s objective
 Yours Objective

3. Before the interview
 Know yourself
 Be able to articulate YOUR
 Skills
 Values
 Interests
 Abilities
 Long term plans
 Be able to give examples of them
 Find out your strengths and weaknesses.

4. Before the interview
 Know the Company and Position
• Visit Company Website
• Meet employees
• Qualification & Experience for job.

5. Before the interview
 Know your CV
 Rehearse
 Practice
 tape recorder
 mirror
 video camera
 friends, family

6. Before the interview
 Dress Properly
• Be neat and clean from top to bottom.
• Little or no perfume.

7. Before the interview
 Know some questions & answers
 Location of the interview

8. During the interview
 2 Important Words
 Positive
 Enthusiastic

9. During the interview
 First Impressions.
• First impressions count!
• Be prompt. Arrive 15 minutes early.
• Shake hands (before and after the interview).
• Remain standing until you are asked to sit.

10. During the interview
 Watch the Body Language
• Dress appropriately
• Entrance, introductions & handshake
• Shake the interviewers hand with a firm
handshake
• Smile and make eye contact
• Be aware of own movements

11. During the interview
 Answering questions
• Don’t state any no’s or negatives.
• LISTEN.
• Be Honest and Truthful.
• React to interviewer.

12. During the interview
 STAR Response
◦ S - situation
◦ T - task
◦ A - action
◦ R - result

13. During the interview
 Ask your Questions.
• Training programs.
• Career development opportunities
• Types of projects & responsibilities

14. What creates a bad
impression
 Poor personal appearance
 Negative attitude –using excuses
 Lack of interest and enthusiasm
 Lack of preparation
 Over emphasis on money/rewards
 Lack of career plan

15. After the interview
 Review own performance
 Sending a thank-you note
 Expect to hear within 7-10 work days