INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES :

PREPARING FOR PERSONAL

INTERVIEW

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 TEAM MEMBERS
Subin Joy
Sreeja S Babu
Sreeparvathy M S
Swathi Krishna M R
V Anukrishna
Varshini R
Vishnu Muraleedharan
Vyshnavi R
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 CONTENTS
01 02 03 04
3.

4.WORKING

1.IN PERSON
2. .GROUP
TELEPHONIC

AND CASE

INTERVIEW AND PANEL & VIDEO

INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW

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 CONTENTS
05 06 7.THINGS

07 08
TO KEEP IN
8. LAST

5. STAR
6.HOW TO

MIND :
MINUTE

DRESS
INTERVIEW before ,

TIPS
during and

after

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 IN PERSON INTERVIEW
An in-person interview refers to the face to face meeting of the interviewee

with the interviewer.

Traditional mode of interview, which companies are following since before

the emergence of technology.

In-depth process

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 TIPS FOR IN PERSON INTERVIEW
H says Homework!
Sell yourself effectively
First impression is the best

impression
Do not elaborate on the

weakness
Dress code and body

language
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 Group Interview
Multiple Candidates

One or more interviewers

Involve Group Discussion,

Group Task, Roleplay etc.

Evaluate performance in

group setting

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 Group Interview Tips

Introduce yourself with a smile Address others with their

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 Group Interview Tips

Listen attentively& make notes Do not interrupt

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 Group Interview Tips

Avoid Disagreements Be Yourself

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 Panel Interview
Several interviewers

One candidate

Evaluate candidate from

different perspectives

Evaluate performance in

high pressure setting

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 Panel Interview Tips

Energetic and Confident Maintain Eye contact with all

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 Panel Interview Tips

Address panelists by their names Copy of resume for each panelist

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 Panel Interview Tips

Thank each panel member Know who to follow up

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 TELEPHONIC INTERVIEW

Tips:
Treat the interview like
Choose a good spot
a face to face
Keep your documents

interaction.
handy
Ask intelligent
Use a cheat sheet
questions
Be in a positive frame of

Ask if the interviewer

mind
has other questions
Do your homework
Say thank you
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 VIDEO INTERVIEW
Tips:

Prepare Like You Prep for Optimal Eye

Would for an In-Person Contact
Interview Check for Glare
Dress to Impress Practice Your Video
Test Your Tech Interview Skills Ahead
Set Up Your Shot of Time
Don’t Sit Too Far or Pay Attention to How
Too Close You Sound
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 VIDEO INTERVIEW
Tips:

Write Out a Few Notes Start Off With a “Digital

Handshake”
—But Refer to Them as
Acknowledge the

Little as Possible
Differences
Minimize Interruptions
Maintain Good Posture
—But Take Them in
Use Your Face to Show

Stride If They Happen

You’re Engaged
“Show Up” a Few Let the Other Person

Minutes Early Finish Speaking

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 VIDEO INTERVIEW
Tips:
Signal When Your Answers Are Complete
. Explain Any Long Pauses
Treat Your Video Interview Like a Conversation

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 Working Interview

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 Perks

1. Provides proof of your abilities

2. Gives a chance to try out the job
3. Teaches about company culture
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 Tips

Dress for success

Ask smart questions

Show your enthusiasm

Make a lasting impression

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 Case Interview

Skills during your case interview:

Analytical-thinking

Business-savvy

Communication

Creativity

Decision-making

Intelligence

Mathematical abilities
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 Format for Case Interview

Brainteasers
Market sizing framework
Consulting math

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 Tips
Ask thoughtful
questions
Bring note-taking
materials
Base your answers on
data
Show your thinking
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 Identify & craft potential

HOW TO

questions.

Write out draft response.

PREPARE? Revise your responses.

Practice the responses

out loud.

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 1. Answer the questions asked.
7 TIPS 2. Don't memorize!

FOR 3. Avoid being vague.

4. Be honest.
STAR
5. Stay on track.

METHOD 6. Only use positive examples.

7. If you don't have an example, say so.

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 How to

dress for

an

interview .

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 Professional Interview Attire

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 Non Professional Interview Attire

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 College Job Interview/
Internship Attire

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 TIPS FOR INTERVIEW

BEFORE DURING AFTER

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 BEFORE THE INTERVIEW

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 BEFORE THE INTERVIEW
Company information

Evaluate Job description

Organize all documents

Prepare your outfit

Check your socialmedia
presence
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PRACTICE

Body language

Common Questions

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 DURING THE INTERVIEW

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 DURING THE INTERVIEW
Timing

Body Language

Be real

Questions to interviewers

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 AFTER THE INTERVIEW

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 AFTER THE INTERVIEW
Thankyou note

Review the interview process and

your performance

Follow up

Keep your heads up

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 LAST
TIPS

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1. ALIGNED WITH JD
Prepare a tailored resume for the job
title.
Think about examples from your work
history and match them with the
requirements.
Your skills should be aligned with a job
description

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 WHAT YOUR

WHAT THEY WANT

STRENGTHS

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 2. QUESTIONS
Apart from the technical questions, many questions
are asked.
Doing your research beforehand will also make a
much better impression on the hiring manager.

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 Company's website
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 SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES
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 3. COMMUNICATION

Whenever you were asked the question, it is good to pause and think about
it before responding.
Make sure your answers are concise to the point and honest.
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 Body language is also

another way of

communication

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 DO OR DON'T: A FIRM HANDSHAKE?

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 DO OR DON'T: TOUCHING YOUR FACE?

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 DO OR DON'T:SMILE?

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 DO OR DON'T?: SLOUCH

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 DO OR DON'T? MIRRORING

Quickest way to build rapport with

the interviewer is to mirror their
positive body language.

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 4. FOR VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS
Have a good internet connection
Be familiar with the platform on which
that interview is carried out
Make sure that you are seated in a quiet
place
Have a good set of microphones to have
a clear audio quality while talking
Make sure to look into your computer's
camera and not the screen in case of any
network issues and lags

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 Do not arrive late for the interview.
Do not arrive for the interview without a copy of the resume.
Do not speak loudly on the phone while waiting for your turn.
Do not laze around or hunch while sitting in the waiting area.
Do not ask the interviewer any personal questions.
Do not use bad words about your previous or current

company/employer in your social media posts.

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