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INTRODUCTION
What is a Job Interview?
A job interview is a formal conversation
between a job applicant and a representative
of an organization, such as a hiring manager
or recruiter.

The purpose of a job interview is to assess the

applicant's qualifications, skills, and suitability
for the job, as well as to provide the applicant
with an opportunity to learn more about the
organization and the position.
Why is a Job Interview important?
The job interview is a critical step in the job search
process because it provides an opportunity for
both the employer and the job candidate to
assess each other's fit for the job and the
organization.

Assessment of candidate qualifications

Evaluation of candidate fit

Opportunity to showcase qualifications

Learning about the organization

TYPES OF JOB
INTERVIEWS
Types of Job Interviews:

Screening interviews

Behavioral interviews

Technical interviews

Panel interviews

Group interviews
Screening Interviews Behavioral Interviews
A screening interview is
typically the first
TYPES OF A behavioral interview is
a type of interview where
interview in the hiring
process and is used to
JOB the interviewer asks the
candidate to describe
assess whether the
candidate meets the
INTERVIEWS how they have handled
specific situations in the
basic qualifications for past.
the job.

Technical Interviews Panel Interviews Group Interviews

A technical interview is A panel interview involves A group interview
used to assess the multiple interviewers, involves multiple
candidate's technical such as managers or candidates being
skills and knowledge. members of the hiring interviewed at the same
team, interviewing the time.
candidate at the same
time.
PREPARATION
FOR JOB
INTERVIEW
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A
JOB INTERVIEW:
Researching the company
and the job
Practicing responses to common
interview questions

Dressing appropriately

Bringing necessary documents

and materials
Practicing responses Dressing appropriately

Practicing responses to common Dressing appropriately for a job

interview questions can help you interview shows that you take the
feel more confident and prepared opportunity seriously and respect
during the actual interview. the interviewer's time.

Researching the Bringing necessary

company and the job documents and materials
It's important to research the Bring any necessary documents
company and the job you're and materials to the interview, such
applying for to demonstrate your as a copy of your resume, a list of
knowledge and interest in the references, and a pen and
position. notepad.
CONDUCTING
THE JOB
INTERVIEW
CONDUCTING THE JOB
INTERVIEW:
Researching the company
and the job
Practicing responses to common
interview questions

Dressing appropriately

Bringing necessary documents

and materials
Bringing necessary documents
and materials
Greeting the interviewer Making a good first
impression
CONDUCTING
When you first meet the
interviewer, it's important to
greet them with a smile and First impressions are
a handshake. THE JOB important in a job
interview, so it's important
Introduce yourself clearly
and politely and thank them
INTERVIEW to make a good one.
for the opportunity to
interview.

Answering questions Asking questions about Ending the interview

effectively the job and company on a positive note
It's important to end the interview
To answer questions Towards the end of the interview, on a positive note, regardless of
the interviewer will likely ask if you
effectively, listen carefully to how you think it went.
have any questions.
the interviewer's questions
Thank the interviewer for their
and take a moment to This is your opportunity to time and consideration, and
gather your thoughts before demonstrate your interest and express your interest in the job
responding. learn more about the job and and enthusiasm for the
company. opportunity.
 FOLLOW-UP
AFTER THE JOB
INTERVIEW
FOLLOW-UP AFTER THE
JOB INTERVIEW:
Sending a thank-you note
or email
Continuing to express interest in
the job
Following up on next steps
and timeline
 Continuing to express
FOLLOW-UP interest in the job
After the interview, it's important to

AFTER THE JOB continue expressing your interest in the

job and the company.

INTERVIEW: You can do this by sending a follow-up

email or calling to ask about the hiring
process and timeline.

Sending a thank-you note Following up on next steps

or email and timeline
It's important to follow up on the next steps
Sending a thank-you note or email in the hiring process and the timeline for
after the interview is a great way to when you can expect to hear back from the
show your appreciation for the employer.
interviewer's time and reiterate your This can help you plan your job search and
interest in the job. follow up accordingly.
 COMMON
MISTAKES TO
AVOID IN JOB
INTERVIEWS
COMMON MISTAKES TO
AVOID IN JOB INTERVIEWS

Arriving late or unprepared

Speaking negatively about

previous employers or colleagues

Failing to ask questions or

show interest in the job
Appearing too nervous or
too confident
Arriving late or unprepared Failing to ask questions or
show interest in the job
Arriving late or unprepared can
Failing to ask questions or show
make a negative first impression on
interest in the job can give the
the interviewer and give the
impression that you're not truly
impression that you're not taking
interested in the position.
the interview seriously.

Speaking negatively about Appearing too nervous or

previous employers or colleagues too confident
Speaking negatively about previous Appearing too nervous can make
employers or colleagues can give you seem unprepared or lacking in
the impression that you're difficult to confidence, while appearing too
work with or may speak poorly confident can make you seem
about the company in the future. arrogant or difficult to work with.
CONCLUSION
Thank You
For Your Attention