This document provides guidance on interview skills, including how to prepare for an interview, what to expect during an interview, common interview questions, tips for answering questions, and dos and don'ts. It discusses researching the company and position, anticipating questions to have relevant examples prepared, and practicing answers. During an interview, it describes the three typical parts - introduction, body, and closing. It provides tips for making a good impression through positive body language and advice on asking questions and following up after the interview.

1. Interview SkillsRVS Coimbatore

2. Today’s AgendaWhat are interviews and Why?The processHome work for interviewsRegular questionsOn the interview dayQuestions you can ask…Do’s and Don'ts

3. What is an interview?Next step in the application process1) Info gathering2) Resume preparation3) Resume submission4)INTERVIEW5) Subsequent interviews6) Job offer

4. Why?To determine if This job & YouARE a GOOD MATCH

5. What happens at the interview?Three parts:IntroductionBodyClosing

6. INTRODUCTIONGreeting

7. Handshake?

8. Introduction of candidate to interviewer(s)BODYInformation about the company & position

9. More information from the candidate

10. Candidate asks questions

11. Candidate shares goals, aspirations, plansSuccessful InterviewsMaking the most of the interview

12. Interview = A meeting with an objectiveEmployer’s objective is to find the best person for the job

13. Employer: reviews candidate’s experience and abilities

14. Can you do the job? (skills, abilities, qualifications)

15. Will you do the job? (interest, attitude & motivation)

16. How will you fit into the organisation? (personality)Your objectiveImpress employer and assess position on offer

17. What does this position offer me?

18. How does it fit with my career plans?

19. You must prove that you are the most suitable candidatefor this positionPreparationReview own skills, experiences and qualities

20. Check CV

21. Anticipate questions and identify relevant examples

22. Prepare key selling pointsResearch organisationWebsites, reports, articles, company literature, etc

23. Contacts with knowledge of organisation or sector

24. Relevant articles in the press

25. Personal visit or telephone callResearchResearch job and occupational areaJob description – or similarCurrent issuesPrepare your questionsPractice

26. Typical QuestionsAbout youTell me about yourself - Bring me up to date with your Resume?Why did you choose that particular degree programme?What experience have you had that is relevant to this post?What would you consider your major achievements to date?

27. About the jobWhat interests you about this job?What do you know about this organisation?What other options are you considering?How do you see your career developing – 5 years?If you were Head of Department, what would be your priorities?

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