Appearing in any interview is a best opportunity to represent yourself in front of any recruiter. In this Presentation, you will get to know about the various tactics and strategies that should be follow before and during your personal interview in any organization. Hope you will find it useful..... All the best!!

1. Open the door to opportunity !
Personal Interviews

2. Personal Interview ??
• The foremost tool to judge the abilities
of a person.
• One-One Conversation.
• To find out Personality, Work Style,
Knowledge, Handling Stress.

3. Get you an Interview
• Know about the Company.
• Dress to impress.
• Re-read your resume and the job ad
as a fresher.
• Check yourself in the mirror before
the interview.
• Arriving on time.

4. Dressing Tips
For Men:
• A matching jacket and pants, dress shirt, tie, coordinating
socks and dress shoes.
• Shoes should be well-polished and in good condition, not
scuffed or run-down at the heels.
• Avoid loud colors and flashy ties.
• Clothing should be neat, clean, and pressed.
• Your hair should be neat, clean, and conservative.
• Be sure to shave the morning of the interview, even if you
don’t ordinarily shave every day. If you have a full beard or
moustache it should be trimmed and neat-looking.

5. Dressing Tips
For Women:
• Wear a suit with a skirt or pants. Interview suits should be
simple and dark in color.
• Keep your jewelry and hair accessories to a minimum, and
stick to those that are not flashy, distracting, or shiny.
• Shoes should be conservative and fairly low-heeled.
• Your hair should be neat, clean, and conservatively styled.

6. Types of Interviews ?
• Behavioral Interview: The interviewer asks candidate to recall specific instances where they were faced
with set of circumstances, and how they reacted.
• Stress Interview: Where the employer uses a succession of interviewers whose mission is to intimidate the
candidate and keep him/her off-balance.
• Phone Interview: Telephonic Interviews take place if a job applicant is a significant distance away from the
premises of the hiring company such as abroad or in another state.
• Technical Interview: This kind of interview focuses on problem solving and creativity.
• Group Interviews: Interviewing multiple candidates at the same time.
• Panel Interview: Interview which includes one applicant and several interviewers.
• Role Play Interview: Where candidates act out a scenario with either a group or an interviewer.

7. During the Interview
Non- Verbal Communication:
Appearance and mannerism are very important – think of body
language and facial expressions.
• Put your feet squarely on the floor or cross your legs at the
ankle.
• Put anything you are carrying on the floor.
• Rest your hands in your lap.
• Nod your head to show you are listening.
• Do not fidget.
• Be serious but do not forget to smile

8. During the Interview
Verbal Communication:
• Show genuine interest in the position.
• Listen and answer the questions asked relevantly.
• Never argue a point.
• If you do not understand or hear a question, ask for it to
be repeated.
• Do not interrupt.

9. Interview Communication Skills
• A good handshake.
• Pronounce the interviewer’s name PROPERLY.
• Maintain good eye contact with your interviewer.
• Smile. Have a confident posture.
• Keep all your answers positive.
• Show Enthusiasm.
• Be an active listener.
• Ask the interviewer questions when the opportunity arises.

10. Closing the Interview
• The purpose of interview is to help you determine if the
position will be right for you.
• Prepare questions and ask the interviewer these when asked
to do so.
• Ask what the process after the interview has been completed,
or when they would be prepared to make a decision.
• Leave the interviewer with a good impression – smile or with
a firm handshake.

11. Common Interview Questions
• Tell me about yourself.
• Why did you leave your last job (If any)?
• Do you consider yourself successful?
• What do you know about this organization?
• Are you applying for other jobs?
• Why do you want to work with our organization?
• Do you know anyone who works for us?