This document provides information about the interview process from the perspectives of both the candidate and the interviewer. It discusses researching the company beforehand, appropriate interview attire and behavior, common interview question types and strategies for answering them, how to discuss past experiences using the STAR technique, body language tips, and factors that are often evaluated in interviews. The overall goals are to help candidates understand what to expect and how to make a positive impression, while obtaining information about the position and organization.

1. Interview

2. To better understand the
interview process:
the before, during, and after
To be aware of the
appropriate interviewing
behaviors .
To learn about behavioral
interviewing.
To practice interviewing skills

3. Goals of the Candidate (you):
To obtain information about the job/organization.
To communicate important information about yourself.
To make a positive impression upon the employer.
Goals of the Interviewer:
To promote the organization and attract the best candidate.
To assess if qualifications match the job requirements.
To determine candidate fit with the organization and staff
Goals of the Interview

4. Skills/Qualities Sought by Employers
§ Ability to learn
§ Technical Skills
§ Communication skills
§ Critical thinking
§ Personal management
§ Teamwork
§ Leadership
§ Adaptability
§ Organiza)on
Skills
§
Mo)va)on
§
Problem
Solving
§
Maturity
§
Professional
Judgment

5. Before the Interview
Research the industry/company
Identify reasons for wanting to work or having
interest in that industry/company
Recall situations that show favorable behaviors/
actions
Analyze the skills the employer is seeking
Practice answering common interview questions
Prepare questions to ask the employer

6. Company/Industry Research
§ Learn more about the industry
§ haleebfoods.com
§ nestle.com
§ Hum.tv.com
§ Informational Interviews &
Networking
§ Learn about the company
§ Business
§ Policies
§ Portfolio

7. Dress for the Interview
Business professional dress, unless notified
otherwise
Carry a binder/portfolio to contain resumes,
personal calendar, pen
Don’t chew gum or bring beverages or food
Don’t use hard perfume.

8. Dress to Impress- Women
§ According
the
seasons
§ Mul)-­‐colored
§ Normal
Hair
style

9. Dress to Impress- Men
§ Invest
in
a
conserva)ve
color
§ Check
for
proper
fit
§ Wear
socks
that
match
your
trousers
§ Clean
your
shoes
§ The
)e
knot
should
be
small

11. Interview Structure
§ Pre-Interview
§ Greeting, Introduction, “Small Talk”
§ Information Exchange
§ Interview questions/responses
§ Information sharing about employer
§ Interviewee’s questions
§ Closing
§ Next steps
§ Business card?

12. Pre-Interview & Greeting
Pre-Interview
You're being judged as soon as you arrive
Arrive 10-15 minutes early to compose yourself
Greeting
Know the interviewer’s name and pronunciation
Extend a warm greeting and firm handshake
Wait to be asked to have a seat

13. Information Exchange
DIRECT: confirms information
Are you able to...
OPEN-ENDED: generates performance data
Tell me about a time when you…
How did you…
Describe a situation where you…
Give me an example of…
WHY QUESTIONS: reveal preferences,
motives

14. • One-on-One Interview – Traditional interview
• Serial or Sequential Interview - Candidates are
passed from one interviewer to another throughout
the course of the day. Sequential may last day,
weeks or longer.
• Panel Interview – Appear before a committee or
panel of interviewers
• Group Interview – Interview simultaneously with
other candidates for the same
position

15. Tell me about yourself…
A dreaded, but very common question.
Importance:
§ First Impression still malleable
§ Tone of interview
§ Provide depth to resume
§ Insight into who you are
Share
informa)on
the
employer
may
not
already
know
and
present
it
in
a
way
that
connects
to
the
posi)on
you
are
seeking.

16. Direct questions often require only a short answer
with minimal elaboration.
Examples:
§ Are you able to …
§ Are you willing to relocate?
§ Are you willing to travel?

17. Behavioral Interviewing
“The best predictor of future performance is
past performance in similar situations.”
Provide specific examples/situations based on
actual past behaviors, instead of based on
responses to hypothetical questions.

18. Question:
Have you ever had to deal with an
upset customer? If so, what how did you
deal with it? What happened?

19. Your Response Strategy:
The STAR Technique
Situation
Task
Action
Result
BE
A
STAR

20. Tell
me
about
a
)me
when
you
took
ini)a)ve?
• Situation
• Task
• Action
• Result
BE
READY
TO
SHARE
THE
STORY
……..

21. About Your Body Language
Be sure to smile
Don’t hurry gestures/movements
Use good posture
Lean forward while listening and answering questions
Make eye contact
Use mirroring

22. Do and Don’t
DO
Convey enthusiasm, confidence,
friendliness
Convey maturity and
professionalism
Know your nervous body
language tendencies and avoid
them
Be articulate
Take time to reflect, if necessary,
before answering
Be aware of your eye contact
DON’T
• Be
nega)ve
• Use
ums/likes
• Exaggerate
or
lie
• Have
your
cell
phone
turned
on
• Interrupt
the
interviewer
• Engage
in
a
debate
• Use
acronyms

23. § Prepare questions before the interview
§ They should be thoughtful and relevant
§ Address the position, skills, qualifications, etc…
§ Avoid salary benefits and/or personal topics

24. Factors Rated
• Education – As it relates to the position
• Cognitive Abilities – Judgment, logic, thought processes etc.
• Manner, Personal Traits – Social poise, sense of humor,
mannerism, self confidence, listening skills etc.
• Appearance – Grooming, Dress, Hygiene, Health
• Attitude – Enthusiastic, outlook, willing to work hard, ability to
accept criticism, interaction with work environment / people
• Level of Motivation – Initiative, energetic, ambitious, goal
oriented, accomplishments and achievements
• Leadership Qualities – Mature, responsible, stable
• Interest – Interest in position and company
• Overall Impression

25. Interview
is
not
only
tes)ng
you
but
also
mee)ng
with
you
.
Asif
Jamal

26. Asif jamal
Lecturer
Management Science
National University of Modern Languages
&
Senior H R Manager
Indus Valley Development Society.
Ques)ons
please………………..
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of
the
day