Interview.ppt

By Mawa James
BE.CIVIL.Annamalai University
email:enggmawajames31@gmail.com
Phone:8838127813
INTERVIEWS

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Content
I. Introduction.
1. Prepare for Success.
2. Preparing your Answers.
3. Interview Day.
4. Summary.

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I. Introduction.
 -Interview ???
Is a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see
if your are suitable for a job or a course.
Traditional Phone Call Live Video
INTERVIEW

 Telephone –Interview.
Its important that you abide by the following while
attending telephone interviews;
a) Find a quiet place.
b) Make sure you have signal on your phone.
c) Have supporting documents in front of you.
d) Smile when you talk.
e) Be more professional.(choose the venue ,not
probably in your bedroom).

 Video- Interviews.
a) Find a quiet place.
b) Position your camera in the right way.
c) Mind the sound quality.
d) Dress appropriately
e) Look directly into the camera.
f) Be aware of your posture.
g) Practice for perfection.

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1. Prepare for success.
a) Buildup your Brand statement.
b) Do your Research.
c) Create a Brag file.
d) What to wear.

 Building up Your Brand Statement.
While developing your brand statement, try as
much as possible that it delivers answers to
questions such as ;
a) What are you selling (C.V)?
b) What you are best at(Value)?
c) Who you serve(Audience)?
d) How you do it uniquely?
e) What three things would you do to add value to
the company?
f) What three words would people use to describe
you?
g) What type of an employer are you going to be?

 Do your Research.
While gathering your information ,the following is
worth noting.
a) Let your research be commercially based.
b) Research about what actually the company
does.
c) Research the market place
d) Know about what their competitors are doing ;
their strength and weaknesses.
e) Research the interviewers as well ; build up a
relationship with them and try to following them
on social media e.g. LinkedIn ,twitter etc. these
will make them feel that your interested in them.

 Create a Brag file.
A brag file is a list of documents that say
good things about us to make the company
believe in you.
• What to Wear.
a) Always research the company to its depth when
it comes to its culture.
b) People want to Imagine you at the place of work
and feel comfortable placing you before
customers.

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2. Preparing your Answers.
In order to prepare appropriate answers one must first
understand the pattern of questions to be asked.
The theme of many questions is to check the following
;Leadership,creativity,motivation,problem,solving,organisationl
skill etc..
Types of Questions.
a) Competent Based Questions.
b) Strength Based Questions.
c) Curve Ball Questions.
d) Common Asked Questions.
 Using the STAR model.

 Competent Based Questions.
These are usually logical and meant to check if you
can do the job.
Examples of Competent Based Questions
a) Can you give an example of when you have
worked in a team?
b) Can you describe a challenging project that you
have planned and taken through to conclusion?
c) Describe a situation where you have
implemented a change?
d) Tell me about a time when you have influenced
someone else?

e) Tell me about a time you have led to persuade
other people to do something they did not want
to do?
f) Provide an example of when you overcame a
problem ?. Given the chance what would you
do differently?

 Strength Based Questions.
These questions are meant to check if you want
the job and will fit into the company’s ethos.
Why ? Its because People need an employer who
is happier ,
productive and loves what he is doing .
To efficiently prepare for this category of questions
one must undergo a thorough self analysis and
find out the following:
a) Strength – something your good at and enjoy
using it constantly without getting tired. It makes
you feel real you

b. Learned Behavior – Something that you can
do well (a skill)which doesn't energize you and
you may find it draining. You may continue
doing it because others tell you that you are
good at it so you believe it to be a strength .
c. Weakness- Something that you do not
perform well and also leaves you drained and
de-energized or de-motivated.
d. Unrealized strength- things that energize
us and we could perform well in but have not
had much opportunity to use it. Unrealized
strengths are the areas of greatest potential for
development.

Examples of strength based Questions
a) What are you good at?
b) Tell me about yourself?
c) What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
d) When are you at your best?
e) What would you say is your biggest
weakness?
f) What qualities would you bring to the team?
g) Tell me about an activity that comes easily to
you?
h) What were your favorite subjects at school?
i) What part of your job do you enjoy the least?
j) What activities give you an energy buzz?

 Curve Ball Questions.
these questions test your creativity, how you
think logically and if your able to deal with difficult
situations.
example.
a) what do you feel about the yellow, red or white
color?
• Common Questions.
The following are some of the frequently asked
and most failed questions;

a) Tell me about yourself?
b) What is your biggest weakness?
c) What is your greatest Achievement?
d) Why do you want to work for us?
e) What are your salary expectations?
f) Why did you Leave your previous job?

 The STAR model.
The star stands for ;
S – situation.
T – Task. (explain your role)
A – Action.(describe specific actions you took to
complete the task)
R – Result.(what was the impact?)

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3. Interview Day.
a) While waiting in Reception.
b) Interviewer’s Questions.
c) After the Interview.

• While in Reception & Interview room.
a) Treat anyone so importantly.
b) It’s advisable not to use social media.
c) Meet with people who light you up.
d) Prepare enough to deal with your nerves.
e) Show to much interest.
f) Don’t say things about your previous employer.
g) Be honest if you don’t have experience in any
activity.
h) Mind your Body language.

 Interviewers Questions.
a) when given the opportunity don’t ever say that
you have no questions.
For example you can ask the following;
a) What challenges do you think the business will
face in the next 3-5 years?
b) What is the business culture?
c) What do you enjoy most about your job?

 Don’t ask these questions .
1. Any question based on ;
a) Salary.
b) Holiday.
c) Sick Pay.
2. Is there any reason why I am not fit for the job?
After the Interview.
a) Don’t switch off
b) Send them a thank you mail.

4. Summary.
 Preparation is KEY.
 Know your BRAND.
 Research the Organization.
 Use the STAR model
 Do self analysis.
 Remember the DO’s and DONT’S.
 Take control and deal with your nerves.

Don’t Panic.
Prepare and Practice with as many people as you
can.
Remember the ONE MILE RULE.
Always send a specific thank you mail.

THANK YOU

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