The document outlines a presentation by Dr. Debolina Dutta on preparing for interviews in a challenging environment, highlighting the importance of interview skills and preparation. Key topics include resume creation, personal branding, and understanding interviewer expectations. It emphasizes the need for continuous learning and offers access to industry experts through Mithi Academy's initiatives.

1. Preparing for interviews in a
challenging environment
JULY 4 2020
12 NOON (45 MINS + Q&A)
By Dr. Debolina Dutta
Professor OB & HR, IIM Bangalore
Board Member, IIM Indore
CHRO for Multinationals

2. Presented by Mithi Academy
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Education to Industry

3. WHY MITHI
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5. Dr. Debolina Dutta has 28 years of industry experience across all facets
of HR functions. A member of the Board of IIM Indore, her last
assignment was with an MNC as VP-HR, Admin, and CSR. A certified
executive coach, with certifications from Dale Carnegie, DDI, and
Steven Covey, and certifications in psychometric tools (DISC, CEB,
PAPI, MBTI, Hogan).A PG from IIM, Bangalore, and BTech from
College of Engineering, Pune. Has also published several case studies
with Harvard Business Review and academic research articles over the
last 4 years with top journals.
By Dr. Debolina Dutta
Professor OB & HR, IIM Bangalore
Board Member, IIM Indore
CHRO For Multinationals

6. HOW DO YOU
INTERVIEW ?
DEBOLINA DUTTA
PROFESSOR- OB & HR
IIM, BANGALORE

7. WORKFORCE
INDIA
(2015-2018)

8. THE SHIFT

9. FORTUNE SURVEYED THE CEOS OF THE 2020
FORTUNE 500 LIST ...

10. 01
WHY DO YOU NEED TO SIT
THROUGH THIS ?
It takes twelve interviews for the
average person to get one job offer.
People who interview well are better
employees, too - they’ve learned how
to interact on the job.
Interviewing is a Skill!
02
03

11. WHO ARE YOU?
In less than 2 minutes, summarize your background, strengths,
achievements & interests
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OjDRKguXj8&feature=related
80-90% interviews start with …
STATUTORY WARNING : NO CANNED PREPARATIONS PLEASE!

12. SELECTION
PROCESS

13. SELECTION PROCESS

14. WHY ARE YOU INTERVIEWING HERE?
Target company
Background
Role/growth/opportunities
How it maps to your strengths & career
plans
INTROSPECT :
DO YOUR HOMEWORK - PREPARATION PAYS!

15. Getting an interview call01
Preparing an exciting resume02
Technical Questions03
HR Questions04
Knowing the interviewer’s mind05
POLL –
WHAT IS THE MOST
DIFFICULT PART OF
AN INTERVIEW ?

16. OTHER FAVORITE QUESTIONS
Body
Language
55%
Tone of Voice
38%
Words
7%
Why did you do your MBA /Graduation?
Technical/Course Related ; Application of Theory
Value System Questions
Organization Need Versus Your Preference ?
Personal / Family Details
Mistakes done / lessons learnt
Any questions for us?

17. BODY LANGUAGE
Body
Language
55%
How you
sound
38%
What you say
7%
Smile !
Look the interviewer in the eye.
Try not to fidget / play with items.
Lean forward to make a point.
Dress appropriately (details – shave , shoes, hair)
Paraphrase ….occasionally

18. Individuality
Passion
Focus
Discipline
Team behavior
Integrity
Motivators / De-motivators
Clarity in thought / speech
Initiative – over & above call of duty
COMPETENCIES LOOKED FOR

19. • Paraphrase the questions where
necessary to apply to your
background and target job.
• Customize the answers where
necessary to your vocabulary,
background, and target job.
• Prepare a recording for yourself
containing the most difficult
questions for you to answer.
• Avoid negative language
PROGRAMMED
INTERVIEW TECHNIQUE
TO FF>> YOUR FUTURE

20. 4 TRICKY INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
• Keep your answers short $
simple
• Elaborate on experience &
goals relating to the
applied position.
• Summarize your resume &
talk about transitions in
employment.
• If you have a job, say
you're "seeking greater
opportunity."
• Got fired? Say that you
"parted ways" & change
the topic to your
accomplishments.
• Laid off? Then it's okay to
say it's recession related.
• ALWAYS SAY
NEGOTIABLE!
• Find out others are
making w/ the same
position in the area at
• www.salary.com
• Research,
• Research,
• Research !.
• Explain that you want to
excel and be known for
your skills.
• Mention how you see
yourself having more
responsibilities w/in the
company.
• Give examples of positive
results that you will make.
The interviewee is looking
for how you will benefit
their company
Tell me about
yoursef
Understanding how & why
you decided to move on
from the previous company
Why did you leave
your previous job?
Making sure if you are
selling yourself too high or
selling yourself too short
What is your range
of salary?
Allows the interviee to
determine if you are a
fit for their company
What are your goals
for the future?

21. • SUMMARY of your skills, abilities and
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• FONTS
⚬ DO NOT EVER USE comic sans
⚬ Serif Fonts ( Times New Roman , Bell
⚬ MT, Bodoni MT, Bookman Old
Style, Cambria, Goudy Old
⚬ Style, Calibri, Garamond, and Georgia)
⚬ San Serif Fonts (Helvetica and Arial)
• Objective , Resume Summary -highlight your value
to a potential employer
• Experience/Qualifications – in reverse
chronological order
• Elicit Interest !
RESUME
PREPARATION

22. • Don’t title your resume “resume.” The hiring manager should know what it is just
by looking at it. If they don’t, then it’s not a resume !
• Don’t “fluff” your sentences with unnecessary words. Remember, short and
sweet (e.g. single handedly managed the successful update & deployment of
new environmental illumination system with zero cost overruns and zero safety
incidents – Changed the light bulb !)
• Don’t include salary requirements or information.
• Don’t list why you left your last job or jobs…and on that same topic, don’t trash
former employers…ever…
• Don’t include personal information beyond your name and contact. They don’t
need your age, race, marital status, sexual orientation or hobbies.
• Don’t include a photo of yourself (U.S./INTERNATIONAL). Unless you’re an actor
and applying for a role…otherwise, it’s just creepy.
• Don’t get sloppy. Double-check for errors. Then check again.
SOME
DON’TS….

23. Kick-ass resume01
Regular posting on
Naukri/Monster
02
Having all recruiters’ email IDs03
Having friends in high places04
Having a large number of
connections on Linkedin
05
POLL–
WHAT IS THE MOST
EFFECTIVE METHOD
IN GETTING AN
INTERVIEW CALL ?

24. • Have a hot skill – so keep updating yourself
• Linkedin- Principles of reciprocity – TRUST IS
ESSENTIAL
• Invest in your brand
• Leverage networks
⚬ Don’t lead with the ask ( job ) – build the trust
⚬ Focus on giving ( rather than getting)
• Top hiring methods
⚬ Referrals
⚬ Internal role changes
⚬ HR head hunts
⚬ Campus hiring
⚬ Job Boards
⚬ Consultants
GETTING
THE CALL

25. When you need a job01
When you need an intro02
When you want feedback03
When you are learning a skill04
When someone else needs help05
WHEN TO USE
YOUR NETWORK

26. ASK YOUR
QUESTIONS

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