The document provides guidance on how to succeed in a job interview. It discusses dressing professionally, researching the company, preparing for common interview questions, having a firm handshake, maintaining eye contact with the interviewer, and following up with a thank you letter after the interview. Specific tips are provided on what men and women should wear, ways to shine in an interview, dos and don'ts, and 30 typical interview questions with examples of how to respond. The overall message is that preparation, professionalism and following basic best practices can help candidates make a strong positive impression in a job interview.

1. Winning Interview

2. A somewhat formal discussion between a hirer and
an applicant or candidate, typically in person, in
which information is exchanged, with the intention of
establishing the applicant’s suitability for a position

3. Objectives of Interviews
Information gathering
Selection procedures
Performance appraisal etc.

4. Get to know the company.
Know what some typical interview questions are and
practice them.
Be aware of the office culture and dress for success at
the interview.
Be early!
Be confident.

5. What Should I Wear?
men’s Attire
 What Men Should Wear To
An Interview
 Solid color, conservative suit
 White long sleeve shirt
 Conservative tie
 Dark socks, professional shoes
 Very limited jewelry
 Neat, professional hairstyle
 Go easy on the aftershave
 Neatly trimmed nails
 Portfolio or briefcase

6. What Should I Wear?
Women’s Attire
What Ladies Should Wear To
An Interview
 Solid color, conservative suit
 Coordinated blouse
 Moderate shoes
 Limited jewelry
 Neat, professional hairstyle
 Tan or light hosiery
 Sparse make-up & perfume
 Manicured nails
 Portfolio, briefcase, purse

7. 13 WAYS TO SHINE AT INTERVIEW
1.Make sure you keep a copy of your CV and/or
application form
2. Research your potential employers
3. Know the industry you are interested in entering
4. Refer again to the job description that first inspired
you to apply for that job
5. Consider your appearance
6. Take with you the letter of confirmation from the
organization you are visiting

8. 13 WAYS TO SHINE AT INTERVIEW
9. Learn the art of firm handshake
10. Remember that an interview is a two-way
process
11. Think about your body language
12. Never be afraid of a pause
13. Give yourself time to relax and prepare
7. Check how you are going to get there
8. Be equipped – money, handkerchief, comb.

9. Do’s
 Dress appropriately for the industry;
 Know the exact time and location of your interview;
 Listen to be sure you understand your interviewer's name
and the correct pronunciation
 Maintain good eye contact during the interview.
 Ask for clarification if you don't understand a question.

10. Do’s
 Be thorough in your responses, while being concise in
your wording.
 Exhibit a positive attitude.
 Do expect to be treated appropriately
 After the interview, make notes right away so you don't
forget critical details.
 Write a thank-you letter to your interviewer promptly.

11. Don'ts
 Don't Prepare
 Inappropriate Behavior/Belongings
 Dress Inappropriately
 Poor Communication Skills
 Talk Too Much
 Don't Talk Enough
 Fuzzy Facts
 Badmouthing Past Employers
 Forget to Follow Up
 Give the Wrong Answer

12. 30 Typical Interview Questions
1. How are you today?
2. Tell me a little bit about yourself.
3. What do you know about this organization?
4. Why are you interested working for this company?
5. How did you decide on a program of study?
6. Why did you select Onondaga Community College?
7. What subjects did you like best/least? Why?

13. 8. What are your strengths?
9. What is your biggest weakness?
10. How has your college experience prepared you for this position?
11. Why do you think you would do well at this job?
12. Describe your work ethic.
13. Describe the biggest challenge you have had in your last job or
internship and how you handled it.
14. Talk about a time when you made a mistake. How did you fix it?
15. Talk about a situation where you had to deal with someone who was
being difficult. How did you handle the situation?

14. 16. Tell me about a situation when you had to learn something new in a short
period of time. How did you do it?
17. Tell me about a time when you had to work in a team environment. Were
you the leader or a follower in the group?
18. Tell me about a time you received criticism and how you dealt with it?
19. Give me an example of an important goal you set and how you reached it.
20. Describe a situation that required you to do a number of things at the same
time. How did you handle it?
21. Describe a situation where others you were working with on a project
disagreed with your ideas. What did you do?
22. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.

15. 23. Tell me about a suggestion you have made and what came of it.
24. What two work accomplishments are you most proud of?
25. What duties have you performed in the past that you liked most/least
and why?
26. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?
27. What kind of management style do you work best under and why?
28. Why are you leaving your current position?
29. What motivates you to do your best on the job?
30. Do you have any questions for me?

16.  Ask good Question
 Thank the interviewer
 Request a business card
 Enquire about the next steps

17. Created By:
Sathish Kumar G
MBA (pursuing)
B.N.Bahudur Institute of management and sciences
Mysore.