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Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Interview Skills : Interview Skills Objectives : 29-Sep-10 2 Objectives To know about pre-interview preparation To understand what to do at the interview To prepare mostly asked questions in interviews Your views about the Interview : Your views about the Interview Slide 4: 29-Sep-10 4 Hi! I am Mohit. I am a final year student of B.A. I’m looking for a job and have given 4 interviews till now but haven't been able to crack even one interview. I don’t know what’s wrong Do you know of anyone who has been through the same situation? What could be the possible reasons for someone not being selected in a job interview? Slide 5: 29-Sep-10 5 What is an interview? An interview is a conversation between two or more people where questions are asked by the interviewer(s) from interviewee to obtain information. Interviewing is a skill- like riding your bike ! PRACTICE makes one PERFECT Slide 6: 29-Sep-10 6 Interviewing is a two-way street Employer Employee Employer (s) attempt to determine if the candidate is an appropriate fit for the job and their culture Decides if the environment is right for him / her What is the purpose of interview? : What is the purpose of interview? Slide 8: 29-Sep-10 8 What does the interviewer look for C Confidence Credibility Competence Slide 9: 29-Sep-10 9 Questions which are mostly asked Tell about yourself? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? What are your goals for the future? Slide 10: 29-Sep-10 10 Tell about yourself Why me? Give them Your ‘Unique Selling Proposition’ (USP) Your USP Short description of who you are Your biggest strength What can you do for the company? (Benefits that the company will get by hiring you) Slide 11: 29-Sep-10 11 Tell about yourself Your answer should give information about your job skills than your personal life. Learning from previous employments ( if earlier employed) Slide 12: 29-Sep-10 12 What are your strengths? Discuss qualities that make you suitable for the job Describe skills and experience that is related to the job you are applying for. Sample Answer I am organized and manage time very well. I always prepare a “To Do” list and track my work and complete it on time. Slide 13: 29-Sep-10 13 What are your weaknesses? Don’t mention something negative It shouldn’t be something which will make official work suffer e.g. I am not punctual, I talk a lot with colleagues etc. Try to turn negative into positive Sample answer I like to make sure that my work is perfect, so I tend to spend a little too much time checking it. Sometimes due to this I am left with less time for my personal life. However, I am working on this… Slide 14: 29-Sep-10 14 What are your goals for the future? Refer to the position and the company you are interviewing with. Connect your answer to the job you are applying for. Sample Answer I want to work with a company where I can learn more and grow in my career. OR I plan to learn computers and improve my English so that I can do my job better…..or handle customers better… Slide 15: 29-Sep-10 15 Tips for interview facing Answer the questions briefly and precisely - Avoid telling long stories - talk about the important points Have your personal introduction ready - Prepare your introductions as it’s usually asked Ask appropriate questions if you do not understand a point. Try to build a conversation – rather than answer in “Yes or No” Slide 16: 29-Sep-10 16 Activity Mock Interview Slide 17: 29-Sep-10 17 Successful interview begins with preparation Slide 18: 29-Sep-10 18 Pre-interview preparation Know your résumé in and out Research about the company Know about specific of the job Have your résumé and other documents ready Prepare for the questions Decide what you want to wear and prepare Visit the office location (if possible) Practice what you want to talk about Prepare questions to ask Slide 19: 29-Sep-10 19 Activity What are the details which one should and shouldn’t mention in a résumé Slide 20: 29-Sep-10 20 Know your résumé in and out Starting from the ‘objective’ to ‘personal details’ every information mentioned should be known to you Read and check every detail that you mention Slide 21: 29-Sep-10 21 Research about the company Check the company’s website (About Us section) Search for articles and new stories of the company You might even want to call the company and ask them Know what the company plans to do in the future Read about any recent press release Have information about company’s achievements Slide 22: 29-Sep-10 22 Activity Do research about a company (of related field) Slide 23: 29-Sep-10 23 Know about specifics of the job Make sure to have knowledge about the job profile you are applying for Identify the talent & skills required for that job and make sure your résumé matches these E.g. If the requirement mentions that someone with strong accounting skills is needed, mention any accounting or bookkeeping duties you've done in the past, even if they were a relatively small aspect of your previous jobs. Slide 24: 29-Sep-10 24 Have your résumé and other documents ready Make sure your résumé and all documents are ready Keep enough photocopies Put all the documents in a folder/file Slide 25: 29-Sep-10 25 Activity Discuss in pairs and make a list of all the important documents which one needs to carry for an interview Slide 26: 29-Sep-10 26 Prepare for the questions Practice questions mostly asked Prepare for the appropriate answers Some points to consider when preparing Know your strengths and weaknesses list what do you want to do & why Be prepared to cite examples of goals, accomplishments, success achieved etc If appearing for 1st job interviews, list achievements at school, awards/ competitions won etc Slide 27: 29-Sep-10 27 Decide what to wear & prepare Decide what to wear to the interview beforehand Avoid deciding it few hours before going for the interview Prepare the clothes to wear a day before Slide 28: 29-Sep-10 28 Visit the office location Visit the office location before interview day, if possible In case you are not able to go yourself, ask someone who could know about the place Leave the home well before time so that you don’t get late in finding the place Slide 29: 29-Sep-10 29 Prepare questions to ask Prepare relevant questions about the company/job profile you can ask at the time of interview Example questions Can you tell me more about role? What are the skills that you consider important for this job? Slide 30: 29-Sep-10 30 At the interview Arrive early Make sure the cell phone is off Greeting & Introduction Have a positive body language Be confident Answering questions Avoid complaining about your current or former employer in your job interview. Be yourself but only up to a point Leave gracefully Slide 31: 29-Sep-10 31 Arrive early It’s important to reach the venue before time Arriving early gives one a chance to be in a relaxed state of mind Slide 32: 29-Sep-10 32 Check that the cell phone ringer is off Keep the cell phone off If you wouldn’t like to switch off the cell phone then it’s important to make sure that it is on silent mode Keep it on non – vibrating mode Slide 33: 29-Sep-10 33 Greeting & Introduction Make a good first impression Maintain appropriate eye contact Do a firm handshake Smile Have the correct posture Dress appropriately Slide 34: 29-Sep-10 34 Body Language Handshake - Keep a firm handshake - Sweaty hands are definitely a no Hand gestures Avoid too much hand movement while talking Practice answering in front of mirror to make yourself understand how much you move your hands Eye contact Maintain appropriate eye contact Do not stare Slide 35: 29-Sep-10 35 Right posture Correct posture reflect energy, enthusiasm and self control Remember not to slouch Fidgeting Do not fidget Refrain from tapping fingers Avoid playing with your hair or pen etc. Slide 36: 29-Sep-10 36 What signals are you sending? Positive signals Negative signals Leaning forward = interest Crossed arms = defensive Smiling _ Friendly Fidgeting hands or tapping feet = nervous or bored Eye contact = Curious & Focused Lack of eye contact = untrustworthy Slide 37: 29-Sep-10 37 Be confident Follow these to stay cool and confident during interviews Reach in time Be prepared Take deep breaths and don’t panic Think Positive Slide 38: 29-Sep-10 38 Answering questions Answer the questions briefly Avoid sharing long stories Don’t dodge a questions For example – Q. What’s your weakness? A. I don’t have any weakness. I am perfect. Slide 39: 29-Sep-10 39 Avoid complaining / blaming /arguing Avoid at all cost complaining about your previous / current employer Don’t blame or criticize any colleague / boss If you do not agree with a point- do not argue Slide 40: 29-Sep-10 40 Be yourself but only up to a point Don’t pretend to be someone you are not Be who you are but don’t argue Slide 41: 29-Sep-10 41 Leave gracefully Thank the interviewer for their time and opportunity Avoid forgetting anything in the room Slide 42: 29-Sep-10 42 Interview dressing for men Slide 43: 29-Sep-10 43 Clothes Full sleeved shirt with trousers Most of the companies expect candidates coming for interview to be dressed formally even though the office dress code is quite casual Make sure the sleeves of your shirt are not too long or too short Slide 44: 29-Sep-10 44 Cologne & accessories The cologne / perfume you wear shouldn’t be very strong Make sure you are not wearing any flashy jewelry or accessories Incorrect Correct Slide 45: 29-Sep-10 45 Belts, socks and shoes Shoes Avoid wearing noisy shoes (squeaking noises) Clean and polished shoes Black shoes are safe to wear as they match with most colors Burgundy and brown shoes are okay but should be well matched. Belts Belt should match shoe colour Avoid overly large or flashy belts Make sure you are not wearing ragged / tattered belt Slide 46: 29-Sep-10 46 Socks Keep the colour of your socks as close as possible to trousers’ colour Make sure your socks are not rolled or are very short or torn Don’t experiment with patterned socks ( Be on a safer side & stick to plain socks) Keep white socks only for sports/gym and not for official occasions Slide 47: 29-Sep-10 47 Don’ts Slide 48: 29-Sep-10 48 Bags, notepads and pens Avoid carrying backpacks when dressed formally for an interview even though they are easy to carry Avoid overly coloured notebooks and binders Carry some decent pens with you Incorrect Correct Slide 49: 29-Sep-10 49 Some dressing disasters one could do Video Slide 50: 29-Sep-10 50 Interview Dressing for women Slide 51: 29-Sep-10 51 Clothes Traditional wear Shirt and trousers Slide 52: 29-Sep-10 52 More to take care of Light make – up Moderate heel shoes / sandals Neat hair Limited jewelry (No dangling earrings or arms full of bracelets) Clean nails Appropriate bag / purse Slide 53: 29-Sep-10 53 Post Interview Thank you e-mail Don’t be shy of making follow up calls Slide 54: 29-Sep-10 54 Thank you note Send a thank you e-mail Appreciate them for calling you for the interview Slide 55: 29-Sep-10 55 Follow – up calls Give a follow-up call if you don’t receive a call from the company for many days It’s o.k to call and ask about your selection status Slide 56: 29-Sep-10 56 Interview success factors Slide 57: 29-Sep-10 57 Interview success factors Slide 58: 29-Sep-10 58 Interview checklist Researched about the company Interview questions practiced Interview wardrobe ready Copies of documents and résumé kept in the folder Résumé read thoroughly Job details are known Know about the office location You do not have the permission to view this presentation. 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Interview skills naresh00 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 359 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (4) Dislike it (0) Added: September 29, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 2 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: it1212 (8 month(s) ago) sir, icant receive this ppt plz can u downlod this ppt to my mail. my mail mohanmuraliit222@gmail.com Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Interview Skills : Interview Skills Objectives : 29-Sep-10 2 Objectives To know about pre-interview preparation To understand what to do at the interview To prepare mostly asked questions in interviews Your views about the Interview : Your views about the Interview Slide 4: 29-Sep-10 4 Hi! I am Mohit. I am a final year student of B.A. I’m looking for a job and have given 4 interviews till now but haven't been able to crack even one interview. I don’t know what’s wrong Do you know of anyone who has been through the same situation? What could be the possible reasons for someone not being selected in a job interview? Slide 5: 29-Sep-10 5 What is an interview? An interview is a conversation between two or more people where questions are asked by the interviewer(s) from interviewee to obtain information. Interviewing is a skill- like riding your bike ! PRACTICE makes one PERFECT Slide 6: 29-Sep-10 6 Interviewing is a two-way street Employer Employee Employer (s) attempt to determine if the candidate is an appropriate fit for the job and their culture Decides if the environment is right for him / her What is the purpose of interview? : What is the purpose of interview? Slide 8: 29-Sep-10 8 What does the interviewer look for C Confidence Credibility Competence Slide 9: 29-Sep-10 9 Questions which are mostly asked Tell about yourself? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? What are your goals for the future? Slide 10: 29-Sep-10 10 Tell about yourself Why me? Give them Your ‘Unique Selling Proposition’ (USP) Your USP Short description of who you are Your biggest strength What can you do for the company? (Benefits that the company will get by hiring you) Slide 11: 29-Sep-10 11 Tell about yourself Your answer should give information about your job skills than your personal life. Learning from previous employments ( if earlier employed) Slide 12: 29-Sep-10 12 What are your strengths? Discuss qualities that make you suitable for the job Describe skills and experience that is related to the job you are applying for. Sample Answer I am organized and manage time very well. I always prepare a “To Do” list and track my work and complete it on time. Slide 13: 29-Sep-10 13 What are your weaknesses? Don’t mention something negative It shouldn’t be something which will make official work suffer e.g. I am not punctual, I talk a lot with colleagues etc. Try to turn negative into positive Sample answer I like to make sure that my work is perfect, so I tend to spend a little too much time checking it. Sometimes due to this I am left with less time for my personal life. However, I am working on this… Slide 14: 29-Sep-10 14 What are your goals for the future? Refer to the position and the company you are interviewing with. Connect your answer to the job you are applying for. Sample Answer I want to work with a company where I can learn more and grow in my career. OR I plan to learn computers and improve my English so that I can do my job better…..or handle customers better… Slide 15: 29-Sep-10 15 Tips for interview facing Answer the questions briefly and precisely - Avoid telling long stories - talk about the important points Have your personal introduction ready - Prepare your introductions as it’s usually asked Ask appropriate questions if you do not understand a point. Try to build a conversation – rather than answer in “Yes or No” Slide 16: 29-Sep-10 16 Activity Mock Interview Slide 17: 29-Sep-10 17 Successful interview begins with preparation Slide 18: 29-Sep-10 18 Pre-interview preparation Know your résumé in and out Research about the company Know about specific of the job Have your résumé and other documents ready Prepare for the questions Decide what you want to wear and prepare Visit the office location (if possible) Practice what you want to talk about Prepare questions to ask Slide 19: 29-Sep-10 19 Activity What are the details which one should and shouldn’t mention in a résumé Slide 20: 29-Sep-10 20 Know your résumé in and out Starting from the ‘objective’ to ‘personal details’ every information mentioned should be known to you Read and check every detail that you mention Slide 21: 29-Sep-10 21 Research about the company Check the company’s website (About Us section) Search for articles and new stories of the company You might even want to call the company and ask them Know what the company plans to do in the future Read about any recent press release Have information about company’s achievements Slide 22: 29-Sep-10 22 Activity Do research about a company (of related field) Slide 23: 29-Sep-10 23 Know about specifics of the job Make sure to have knowledge about the job profile you are applying for Identify the talent & skills required for that job and make sure your résumé matches these E.g. If the requirement mentions that someone with strong accounting skills is needed, mention any accounting or bookkeeping duties you've done in the past, even if they were a relatively small aspect of your previous jobs. Slide 24: 29-Sep-10 24 Have your résumé and other documents ready Make sure your résumé and all documents are ready Keep enough photocopies Put all the documents in a folder/file Slide 25: 29-Sep-10 25 Activity Discuss in pairs and make a list of all the important documents which one needs to carry for an interview Slide 26: 29-Sep-10 26 Prepare for the questions Practice questions mostly asked Prepare for the appropriate answers Some points to consider when preparing Know your strengths and weaknesses list what do you want to do & why Be prepared to cite examples of goals, accomplishments, success achieved etc If appearing for 1st job interviews, list achievements at school, awards/ competitions won etc Slide 27: 29-Sep-10 27 Decide what to wear & prepare Decide what to wear to the interview beforehand Avoid deciding it few hours before going for the interview Prepare the clothes to wear a day before Slide 28: 29-Sep-10 28 Visit the office location Visit the office location before interview day, if possible In case you are not able to go yourself, ask someone who could know about the place Leave the home well before time so that you don’t get late in finding the place Slide 29: 29-Sep-10 29 Prepare questions to ask Prepare relevant questions about the company/job profile you can ask at the time of interview Example questions Can you tell me more about role? What are the skills that you consider important for this job? Slide 30: 29-Sep-10 30 At the interview Arrive early Make sure the cell phone is off Greeting & Introduction Have a positive body language Be confident Answering questions Avoid complaining about your current or former employer in your job interview. Be yourself but only up to a point Leave gracefully Slide 31: 29-Sep-10 31 Arrive early It’s important to reach the venue before time Arriving early gives one a chance to be in a relaxed state of mind Slide 32: 29-Sep-10 32 Check that the cell phone ringer is off Keep the cell phone off If you wouldn’t like to switch off the cell phone then it’s important to make sure that it is on silent mode Keep it on non – vibrating mode Slide 33: 29-Sep-10 33 Greeting & Introduction Make a good first impression Maintain appropriate eye contact Do a firm handshake Smile Have the correct posture Dress appropriately Slide 34: 29-Sep-10 34 Body Language Handshake - Keep a firm handshake - Sweaty hands are definitely a no Hand gestures Avoid too much hand movement while talking Practice answering in front of mirror to make yourself understand how much you move your hands Eye contact Maintain appropriate eye contact Do not stare Slide 35: 29-Sep-10 35 Right posture Correct posture reflect energy, enthusiasm and self control Remember not to slouch Fidgeting Do not fidget Refrain from tapping fingers Avoid playing with your hair or pen etc. Slide 36: 29-Sep-10 36 What signals are you sending? Positive signals Negative signals Leaning forward = interest Crossed arms = defensive Smiling _ Friendly Fidgeting hands or tapping feet = nervous or bored Eye contact = Curious & Focused Lack of eye contact = untrustworthy Slide 37: 29-Sep-10 37 Be confident Follow these to stay cool and confident during interviews Reach in time Be prepared Take deep breaths and don’t panic Think Positive Slide 38: 29-Sep-10 38 Answering questions Answer the questions briefly Avoid sharing long stories Don’t dodge a questions For example – Q. What’s your weakness? A. I don’t have any weakness. I am perfect. Slide 39: 29-Sep-10 39 Avoid complaining / blaming /arguing Avoid at all cost complaining about your previous / current employer Don’t blame or criticize any colleague / boss If you do not agree with a point- do not argue Slide 40: 29-Sep-10 40 Be yourself but only up to a point Don’t pretend to be someone you are not Be who you are but don’t argue Slide 41: 29-Sep-10 41 Leave gracefully Thank the interviewer for their time and opportunity Avoid forgetting anything in the room Slide 42: 29-Sep-10 42 Interview dressing for men Slide 43: 29-Sep-10 43 Clothes Full sleeved shirt with trousers Most of the companies expect candidates coming for interview to be dressed formally even though the office dress code is quite casual Make sure the sleeves of your shirt are not too long or too short Slide 44: 29-Sep-10 44 Cologne & accessories The cologne / perfume you wear shouldn’t be very strong Make sure you are not wearing any flashy jewelry or accessories Incorrect Correct Slide 45: 29-Sep-10 45 Belts, socks and shoes Shoes Avoid wearing noisy shoes (squeaking noises) Clean and polished shoes Black shoes are safe to wear as they match with most colors Burgundy and brown shoes are okay but should be well matched. Belts Belt should match shoe colour Avoid overly large or flashy belts Make sure you are not wearing ragged / tattered belt Slide 46: 29-Sep-10 46 Socks Keep the colour of your socks as close as possible to trousers’ colour Make sure your socks are not rolled or are very short or torn Don’t experiment with patterned socks ( Be on a safer side & stick to plain socks) Keep white socks only for sports/gym and not for official occasions Slide 47: 29-Sep-10 47 Don’ts Slide 48: 29-Sep-10 48 Bags, notepads and pens Avoid carrying backpacks when dressed formally for an interview even though they are easy to carry Avoid overly coloured notebooks and binders Carry some decent pens with you Incorrect Correct Slide 49: 29-Sep-10 49 Some dressing disasters one could do Video Slide 50: 29-Sep-10 50 Interview Dressing for women Slide 51: 29-Sep-10 51 Clothes Traditional wear Shirt and trousers Slide 52: 29-Sep-10 52 More to take care of Light make – up Moderate heel shoes / sandals Neat hair Limited jewelry (No dangling earrings or arms full of bracelets) Clean nails Appropriate bag / purse Slide 53: 29-Sep-10 53 Post Interview Thank you e-mail Don’t be shy of making follow up calls Slide 54: 29-Sep-10 54 Thank you note Send a thank you e-mail Appreciate them for calling you for the interview Slide 55: 29-Sep-10 55 Follow – up calls Give a follow-up call if you don’t receive a call from the company for many days It’s o.k to call and ask about your selection status Slide 56: 29-Sep-10 56 Interview success factors Slide 57: 29-Sep-10 57 Interview success factors Slide 58: 29-Sep-10 58 Interview checklist Researched about the company Interview questions practiced Interview wardrobe ready Copies of documents and résumé kept in the folder Résumé read thoroughly Job details are known Know about the office location