The document outlines essential tips for job interviews, including preparation strategies such as knowing oneself, the company, and the job role. It emphasizes the importance of professionalism, punctuality, and effective communication during interviews, and suggests crafting answers that highlight strengths and mitigate weaknesses. Additionally, it stresses the need to project confidence and positivity while avoiding negative body language or slang.

2. Derived from a Latin and middle
French word, it means ‘to see between’
A meeting between people when
questions are asked and answered to
elicit information.

3. Interview acts as a filtering device though
which the interviewer screens in the desired
candidate. It’s a method to short-list the
candidates who are closer to the caliber
required to fit into the job profile.

4. Pre-
interview
Interview
Post-
interview

5. Know yourself
• Who am I
• My skills
• My goals
Know your
company
• Company size
• Core values
• Mission and
Vision
Know your job
• Your Role
• Your
responsibilities
• Are you ready
to take it up

6. •Do a SWOT analysis of yourself.
• Update your Resume and take care of the
following terms- Structure, Format, Content
• Create a professional portfolio which will
include – Extra copies of resume, certificates
of awards honors and vocational courses
• Carry a sample of relevant papers or
projects and letter of recommendation is any.
•Dress professionally and conservatively. Be
clean and well-groomed.

7. • Be punctual. Reach the venue 15 minutes ahead of the
time.
• Keep the Resume in the folder, ready to be presented.
• Do a touch up of your make-up or hair do, if required.
• Think positive affirmations to have a positive mental
attitude.

8.  This is a favorite question of all the
interviewers to open an interview session.
 Keep It Short and Simple – Be brief
 Focus on work-related skills
 Personal qualities related to your professional
life
 Tailor your answer to the need of the
organisation.

9.  Never reveal a damaging weakness
 Present it in a successfully corrected and
learned form
e.g. “ My greatest weakness is neglecting to
delegate work due to the fear of work not
being completed as to my standards”
 Always mention and focus on your strength

10.  All aspects of the company should pop into
your mind
 Like, researched the values – Customer first
 Provide evidence – awards- sales – figures
 Spoke to people in the company
 Used annual reports

11. State your true preference , but state
that you perform independently as well
as in a group.

12. This question is concern with potential
manageability problems. You might want
to respond by indicating that you welcome
constructive criticism and that it helps you
to learn and grow.

13. This is a perfect opportunity to sell yourself.
Recap your accomplishments. The trick is to
set yourself apart, and you can do this by
highlighting a unique trait that you have
that will contribute positively to the
position (and work required). So, be
confident, targeted, focused and brief !!

14.  Can this candidate do this job?
 Does the interviewee possess the required skills?
 Can the candidate contribute to the company’s
growth?
 How flexible is the candidate to be trained and
groomed to enhance productivity?
 Is the candidate motivated, positive, confident?
 Will the candidate stay with the company?
 Will the candidate excel as a team player?
 Is the candidate affordable?
 What are the expectations of the candidate?

17. 1. What is the biggest impact an employee
can make within the first 30-90 days?
2. What are the measures of success for the
position?
3. Could you tell me the characteristics of
those who performed well in this position?

18.  Take note about what went well in the
interview
 Explore the scopes of improvement
 Thank the employers for his/ her time and
consideration.
 Seeing the situation, you may even ask
for their business cards.

20. um..uh..yeahh..yup..y’know…like?....ok
ay…I guess…Pretty good…never
mind…o’ya…shit… ( any kind of slang
language)

21.  Jingle pocket change
 Tap feet or finger
 Play with hair
 Fold arms
 Give dead hand shake
 Fidget
 Chew gum
 Mumble words
 Interrupt when the interviewer speaks