An interview is a controlled conversation with a definite purpose.

In an organisation one must

select the right person for the right job. In order to select the right person, the interview is
conducted.

1. A candidate explains in brief his personal and family details, job experience, career
achievements, strengths, weakness and the reasons for leaving his current job

2. An employer has to inform the candidate about the organization, its core business, group
activity, the nature of the job assignment for which the interview is being conducted, growth
opportunity for the individuals who perform up to the expected level,  remuneration detail.

Appearance: Candidates appearing for the interview should be presentable. Formal attire, a tie,
polished shoes, combed hair, and a clean shaved face are desirable.

Manners:  Candidates should conduct themselves well during the interview. It is always
advisable to avail a request before entering the interview room, even though you have been
called in.  Body language and posture plays a vital role here. Some candidates have a habit of
raising their hands while answering questions, some keep their files/bags on the desk of the
interviewer. Candidates should avoid such habits, instead smile, exhibit a willingness to learn
new concepts, and express confidence. At the close of the interview, candidates should convey
their thanks to the interviewer.  
     
Attitude: This refers to the mind-set of a person. Job fairs are organized to enable employers to
select a huge number of candidates for different posts in a short span of time. Candidates need
not undergo a lengthy selection process and the results will be intimated either at the end of
the day or in a week. Generally employers never compromise on the attitude of a candidate.

Communication: During the interview, communications should be clear and simple. While
answering questions, the candidate should see all the panel members. He /she should not
answer to only one interviewer. At any point of time should a candidate mislead the employer
or make inaccurate representations of him/her. Acquiring fluency and excellent command over
spoken and written English has become a necessity, since the economic policies of our
government have opened doors to a lot of foreign companies in the IT/ITES industry. As a result
of this, the employees working in those organisations have to constantly interact with
counterparts or clients in other countries. Hence the employers at large are recruiting
candidates who possess this vital skill.
Aptitude:  This refers to the skill, ability and talent of a person to execute a work assignment.
Experienced candidates shall narrate how they had simplified systems and procedure in their
earlier assignments from the system that was in operation by adhering to the same quality
parameters.

General Intelligence and initiative: Candidates should gather all the information about the
company, its products, and business details. They should clearly understand the job
requirements, skill set and specifications mentioned in the advertisement, before meeting the
interview panel members. The candidates should also impress the interviewer by stating how
they can contribute to the growth of the organisation by performing multi tasks.

Candidates who are attending the interview should prepare the points for discussion at home
and narrate in a structured manner about their personal/family details, education, job
experience, ability to handle present jobs, willingness to learn/shoulder future responsibilities
etc.

Candidates should face the interview board with a positive frame of mind and should believe
that he or she possesses all the qualities required for the job advertised and he or she would be
recruited. Such kind of positive thinking will definitely contribute to helping you grab any job
opportunities.

You all would have attended many interview in past and would have got feedback after the
interview that “your profile doesn’t suits with the requirement” or “will call you back” or some
other answer , just to avoid saying “NO” directly.

Generally this happen, because in interviews ,we try to tell what ever we want to tell (all the
good(s), not what the interviewer wants to hear. Most of times we just answer the question
asked by interviewer, without knowing what exactly the interviewer wants to judge by asking
that question.

“Always remember –interview is not a Question and Answer Session. Its time to market and
sell your Qualities, achievements and yourself to your prospective employer”

Below I have mentioned some of the Key Parameters, which are used by almost all the
companies in the globe and for any job & position. This parameter is applicable to IT, Sales,
marketing, CEO’s, etc…
 Parameters Description Possible Question(s)*
Defined by an individual, clarity,
 Tell some thing about
presentation, listening skills and
Communication skills yourself?
understanding of non-verbal
cues/body language.
Defined by New Ideas, thoughts,
 Given a scenario/situation
their implementations, using cost
Innovative/Creative how you will respond?
effective methods & practicality of
these ideas
Defined by logical, rational thinking,  How will you develop the
ability to consider all the possible market for xyz product or
Decision Making
alternatives, resolve conflicts, make service? 
timely & independent decisions
 What approach you will
Defined by an individuals ability to
follow to develop the
Problem Solving be analytical, deductive/inductive,
brand or increase sales?
handle stress

 Do you bribe the

Defined by Individuals honesty, customer to get the
Values
integrity, loyalty, stability. business deal?

 How comfortable you are

working with team?
Defined by an individual’s ability of
 How will you convince
Interpersonal being intimate, sensitive, trusting,
your colleague (senior) to
Relations have an open and transparent
do his job in some other
communication.
good ways?

 What lead role you taken

in your previous
Defined by an individual’s ability to
assignments?
envision the future, motivate
 Do you handle a team?
Leadership others, delegate effectively, give
 How you get your work
objective& constructive feedback,
done from your
and make quick and fair decisions.
colleagues?

Team Orientation Defined by an individuals ability to  Do you do any other extra

work with others, open to others curricular activities with

suggestions/ideas, open to
criticism, share one’s own
knowledge, acknowledge others
contribution.
Defined by an individuals
perseverance, presence of mind,
Attitude
willingness to learn, being
adaptable and competitive
Defined by an individuals ability to
identify and implement a new
Initiative/Proactive idea/direction, take risks, start new
project independently, willingness
to take responsibility
Defined by an individuals high self
confidence and self esteem, ability
Assertiveness to openly express positive and
negative feelings(taking it
positively)
Defined by an individuals ability to
manage one’s own behavior
,remain calm in crisis situation,
Stress Handling
manage complex task effectively,
handle several projects
simultaneously
Defined as being open to different
ideas. Modify one’s behaviors in the
Adaptability/Flexibility face of failure/criticism/a better
suggestion, being comfortable in
any situation
Conflict resolutions Defined as the ability to think
analytically, fact finding, staying
calm under stress, be sensitive to
issues, be objective
your team other than
work?
 What philosophy you
adopt to get the work
done from your teams?
 You seem to be very dull,
why should I select you?
 You are very egoist and
won’t be able to cope
with team?
 You have to develop a
very virgin market, would
you be able to take up this
challenge?
 You haven’t done
significant work in your
previous organization and
doesn’t suits to our needs,
do you have any thing to
say?
 Would you be able to
handle multiple projects
at a time?
 We want some one who
can do multitasking, can
you do this?
 Are you ready for
relocation?
 How will you react to
customer grievances and
complaint, which has
occurred due to your
 negligence?

 What was your

accomplishment in last
assignment?
Achievement Defined as being ambitious, drive to
 Do you have any
Motivation succeed, result oriented
promotion in previous
organization?

The * possible Question(s) section contain only few question, but their can be many more
question in many ways. It’s my sincere request to all the readers to add up the question for the
benefits of other job seekers and can of help to them.