This document discusses interview techniques and skills. It is divided into three main sections: preparation for the interview, techniques to use during the interview, and actions to take after the interview. During the interview, employers will evaluate the candidate's self-confidence, interpersonal skills, honesty, body language, and dress. Proper preparation involves researching the company and position. Effective communication skills, enthusiasm, and highlighting achievements are recommended during the interview. Sending a thank you note after is also suggested. The document provides tips on both dos and don'ts for interviews.

1. INTERVIEW TYPES,
TECHNIQUES & INTERVIEW
SKILLS

3. Interview techniques are practices a job seeker uses to improve his face-to-
face meeting with a recruiter or hiring manager.
 You must focus on techniques that help you perform well in an interview.
 Your goal is to convince the recruiter that you're the best candidate for the
job.
 Individual techniques vary depending on your qualifications, the position
you're interviewing for and even the organizational structure or climate.
 Do your homework to prepare for your interview and decide which
techniques are most effective for your particular situation.
 Interview techniques are
I. Preparation for interview
II. During the interview
III. After the interview

4.  Preparation for interview
• Read your CV/application and skills demanded
• Know the company
• Go to the company website
• Annual reports
• Business newspapers and magazines
• Directly contact the employees

5.  During the interview
Employers evaluate
• Self confidence: you should be confident while appearing for an interview
• Interpersonal skill: fluency in English, listen attentively and answer to
the questions asked by the interviewer.
• Be honest: while answering in the interview, even if you don’t know the
answer for certain question, be honest in answer to the interviewer.
Body language
• Posture: sit erect without leaning on the desk or slouching in the chair, but
don’t be stiff and tense.
• Always make eye contact when you speak, but avoid continuous staring.
• Don’t use too many hand movements and frequent change of facial
expressions not in relation to words you have expressed.

7. Dress outlook
• Dress formally and well groomed
• You will never get a second chance to make a good impression
• Wear something that make you feel comfortable
• Use simple accessories like simple jewellery, watches, ties, etc.
• Scents, perfumes and after shaves lotion should be avoided
Expected qualities of the candidate
• Effective Verbal communication
• Natural delivery, fluency in English.
• Pronounce sentence clearly
• Speak little more loudly or lower your voice to draw attention of the
experts if there is an important point or opinion.

8. Interview questions

9.  After interview
• Thank them for calling you for the interview through a letter
• Indicate that you look forward to hear from them
Do’s & Don’ts
 Do’s
• Do make good eye contact with your interviewer(s)
• Do show enthusiasm in the position and the company
• Do make sure that your good points come across to the interviewer in a
factual sincere manner
• Do stress your achievements.

10. Do’s & Don’ts

11.  Don'ts
• Do avoid controversial topics
• Don’t ever lie. Answer questions truthfully, frankly and succinctly
• Don’t say anything negative about former colleagues, supervisors, or
employers
• Don’t answer questions with a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Explain whenever
possible. Describe those things about yourself that showcase your
talents, skills and determination. Give examples.
• Don’t inquire about salary, vacations, bonuses, retirement, or other
benefits until after you’ve received an offer
• Don’t bring up or discuss personal issues or family problems
• Don’t say your past history, hence it is available in the C.V. itself.

12. Advantages
 Uncover attitudes, causes of problems, and possible solutions.
 Gather feedback; yield of data is rich.
 Allow for spontaneous feedback.
Disadvantages
 Are usually time consuming.
 Can be difficult to analyze and quantify results.
 Need a skillful interviewer who can generate data without making
interviewee self-conscious or suspicious.

13. Remember
….you don’t get a second chance to create a
first impression!

14. Thanks