Interview Tips

What is an Interview?

•  An Exchange of Information.

Reasons for having Interview?

• To evaluate the following:

1.     Personality.
2.     Communication Skills.
3.     Attitudes, Values, Interests.
4.     Motivation, 
5.     Technical Skills etc.,

Three Phases in an Interview

• Phase I   :  Pre-Interview  Preparation.

• Phase II  :  At  The Interview.

• Phase III :  Post Interview Follow-Up.

Pre-Interview Preparation

Five Steps to Effective Preparation 

Step 1: Research (about the company)

Step 2: Self Examination (strengths, qualifications)

Step 3: Develop answers to the expected questions. (Give honest answers)

Step 4: Practice your answers well. (Mock Interview)

Step 5: Prepare a list of Questions to ask the Interviewer and Checklist.               

At  The Interview

7 Steps to Success at the Interview:

 

Step 1: Make a good first impression 

•     Dress Neatly
•     Start with a firm handshake, a smile and good eye contact

Step 2: Bring relevant information (Additional copies of resume and certificates)

Step 3: Be Honest. 

•     Be yourself & Be confident
•    Don’t overstate your qualifications 

Step 4: Be personable and Polite to every one.

Step 5: Be aware of both your verbal and non verbal communication.

Step 6: Listen the Interviewer Attentively.

Step 7: Be prepared to discuss Salary.

               

Create a Positive Impact 

“ You will be an asset to their company”
“ You are the right person for the job”

Post-Interview Follow-up

3 Steps to Effective Follow-up:

   

Step 1: Review the day 

                                

Step 2: Send a thank you letter.

Step 3: Follow-up Call.

                                       "Best of Luck"