INTERVIEWS

An Introduction to Interviews
What

is an interview?

What is the purpose of an Interview?

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Are there Different kind of Interviews?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Direct planned Interview Patterned Interview Indirect/Non-directed Interview Systematic In-depth Interview Panel/Board Interview Stress Interview Group Interview/Group Discussion

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More points about interviews
First Impression
Appearance Grooming Attire (Dress) i. Men ii. Women General

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Body Language

Posture While standing While sitting Gestures Arms Fingers Feet

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Body Language

Tone
Pitch Quality Strength Voice Modulation Communicating Emotions

Eye Contact Handshakes

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Body Language

Smile
Get Comfortable with smiling
Think happy thoughts

Smile with your eyes

Developing the smile

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The three parts of an Interview
Part 1: Formalities and Basics
Registration & document check While waiting Entering the interview room the first few minutes Content

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Part 2: Specifier For B.com, BBA, BBM,BCS,BA Economics, etc For B.E, B.Tech, B.Sc. Comp.Tech.,B.Sc.,B.App.Designing, B.Sc.App. For Literature and mass communication

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Part 3: Prospectives
Content Note

WHAT THE INTERVIEWEE HAS

WHAT THE INTERVIEWER LOOKS FOR

Knowledge of the work related subject Abilities to relate with others Communication skills

Skill and knowledge for the job

INTERVIEWEE

Team spirit and effectiveness Clarity, Accuracy, politeness, peoples skills

Motivation Innovativeness Commitment to work and interest in the job applied for

INTERVIEWER

Adaptability to work culture Potential for self learning and development &growth Potential value and contribution to the organization

THE INTERVIEW AS A MEETING GROUND OF 2 SETS OF INTEREST