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Interview Techniques By Dr. Mrs. Anisa G. Mujawar Associate Professor and Head, Department of English Chhatrapati Shivaji College, Satara. Agenda. Types of Interview Attire HR Interview Technical Interview Pre-Interview Preparations During the Interview Post Interview.
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Interview TechniquesBy Dr. Mrs. Anisa G. MujawarAssociate Professor and Head, Department of EnglishChhatrapati Shivaji College, Satara
Agenda • Types of Interview • Attire • HR Interview • Technical Interview • Pre-Interview Preparations • During the Interview • Post Interview
Interview Non-Directive Stress Group Behavioral Patterned Structured questions Open-ended questions Stressful situation Committee Description of situation/s Screen Note expression Analyze reactions Note response Note behavior
Other Types of Interviews • Telephone • Mealtime • The Tag-Team • Informational
Attire Men Women • Suit/ Business Casuals • Neat hair • Groomed look • Minimal perfume • Business Casuals/Saree/ Punjabi dress • Neat hair • Groomed look • Minimal perfume It is better to be over dressed than being under dressed
Human Resource Interview • Talking of yourself and skills you bring on board • To know more about job seeker’s interpersonal skills, leadership abilities, decision making, and communication skills.
HR- Questions • Tell me about yourself. • Why should I hire you? • What are your strengths and weaknesses? • Why do you want to work for our company? • What is the difference between confidence and overconfidence? • What is the difference between hard work and smart work? • How do you feel about working nights and weekends? • Can you work under pressure? • Are you willing to relocate or travel? • What are your goals? • What motivates you to do a good job? • What makes you angry? • Give me an example of your creativity. • How long would you expect to work for us if hired? • Are you not overqualified for this position?
Technical Interview • To test your knowledge of the subject • Brainteasers, riddles, problem-solving e. g. A candidate with engineering background could be asked questions about Automobiles e.g. A BCS candidate might be asked about debugging or improving an existing code/programme.
Pre-Interview Preparations • Mental • Technical • Other
Mental • A. Develop self-confidence and be positive • Empower smiling, strengthen will power. • Relax yourself, think about time-use. • Have a clear understanding. • Avoid procrastination . • Learn lessons from others. • Never bother about failure! • Be a goal setter. • Be faithful, kind to all. • Face challenges with controlled mind. • Appreciate others. • Realize your mistakes! • Avoid inferiority complex and ward off worries!
B. Know • 1. Your expectations • Salary • Nature of work • Peers and committed management • Opportunity for widening practical experience • Opportunities for self development • 2. Recruiting company’s expectations • Leadership and interpersonal skills • Problem-solver • Team player • Technical expertise
Technical • Review your resume • Be prepared to talk about all the projects/class work mentioned in your resume. • Carefully understand the job description and refresh the required subject matter.
Get company literature, brochures etc. • Be aware of current affairs. • Ask friend/relatives to ask you potential interview questions. • Note the date and time of interview • Keep photocopies of the following certificates: • Proof of age • Sports • Paper presentation/s • Project/s, Course/s • In plant training/s • Industrial visit/s • Nativity • Call letter • Arrive about 15 minutes early Other
Do’s • Smile with good initial expression. • Wait to sit until offered a chair. • Make eye contact, be polite. • Sit squarely with good posture • Express yourself in clear voice • Follow interviewer’s lead • Bring specific questions to ask the employer to demonstrate interest in the position/company • If an employer asks if there are skills not discussed: seize this opportunity! • Be a good listener and be courteous. • Thank the interviewer. • Don’ts • Tell lies • Make derogatory remarks about your present or former faculty / employee • Afraid to state that you are interested in position • Grim face During the Interview The best job interviews arerespectful encounters between interviewer and interviewee
Post Interview • Send a thank you note. • Evaluate your performance after interview. • Find out difficulties you faced and improve. This will help build your confidence!
Self-trust is the first secret of success! Good Luck!