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The document discusses interview techniques and provides guidance on various aspects of the interview process. It covers researching the organization beforehand, preparing for different types of questions, controlling nerves, body language during the interview, and answering common questions. Key points covered include having strengths and weaknesses prepared with examples, tailoring responses to the specific job, and asking clarifying questions during the interview.

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Interview

The document discusses interview techniques and provides guidance on various aspects of the interview process. It covers researching the organization beforehand, preparing for different types of questions, controlling nerves, body language during the interview, and answering common questions. Key points covered include having strengths and weaknesses prepared with examples, tailoring responses to the specific job, and asking clarifying questions during the interview.

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Interview Techniques

Mr. A. B. Shinde

Assistant Professor PVPIT Budhgaon

Interview

Objective

To Understand what an interview is To understand what employers look in a candidate To understand the myths about interview Learning how to give a great interview

Interview

Parts of Interview

Before the interview During the interview After the interview

Before the Interview

Research the organisation


What the company about Financial health Position you have applied for, Qualities that fit the job

Check the venue and have a dummy run Prepare your CV/Resume for the job

Before the interview

Dress for the Job


Formals only Fit in comfortable clothes only

Circle of Excellence Control your Nerves

Exercise for controlling your nerves

During the Interview

Make a great Entry

Body language Posture

Walk confidently Hides your nervousness Shows your confidence Shows your confidence

Smile

Handshake

Eye Contact

Give your Copy of Resume

During the interview

Answering Questions

Tell me something about yourself ? What are your strengths ? What are your weakness? Why do you want this job

Answering Questions cont

Tell me something about yourself


Name Background Education Qualities (that fit the job) Aims and Aspiration Hobbies and Interest Experience

What are your strengths

Have 3 strengths along with a story for each strength

Eg. I believe I have three particular

strengths; firstly, getting on with a wide range of people; secondly, Im very well organized; and thirdly, Im good at working on my own initiative. If I could just give a short example of each of these

How to tell stories


Tell what the problem was Tell what you did Tell what was the outcome. E.g.

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What are your weakness


Have 2 weakness ready The Weakness should be shown as an area of improvement Tell the Weakness and also how you are addressing it. For e.g.:

I work quite quickly, and sometimes I have a tendency to dive into tasks without taking a few moments to think things through. I have learned to discipline myself to spend a bit more time on planning rather than constantly reacting to new demands on my time.

Why do you want this job.

Give a reason why you think you are fit for the job. Tell how you can fit the organisation. Tailor your qualities to the job requirement.

Common questions ?

Should I ask for tea or coffee Incase you are asked for any beverages: Politely decline. But dont say no. Should I keep my hands on the table? Never keep your hands on the table or your file on the table.

Common questions ?

Should I ask the person to repeat his question. Many interviewers like the candidate who asks for clarification on the questions. Do ask the person to repeat the question incase you have not heard or have not understood the question

Common questions ?

Should I ask questions? Yes you can ask questions only if the interviewer permits you to. Incase you dont have intelligent questions politely decline. Do not ask for salary unless they ask you about your expectation. Dont ask about holidays.

Common questions?

How do I answer the question about my salary expectation Always have a bandwidth for this question eq. 15K 20K based on the Location.

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