Interview Skills

-Prof N S Bhilare.
 Preparation for Interview
 Interview Letter - Know exact day, date, time and venue of
the interview.
 Resume
 Original Certificates -latest certificate on the top - Use
decent folder or a file.
 Formal Clothes - Clean, well-pressed -polished shoes with
socks.
 Homework – know about vision, mission, structure,
products, services, growth and finances.
 Know about Nature of Job
 Refresh Your Knowledge - concepts, definitions, formulae
and theories, etc.
 Mock Interview
Facing the Interview: Winning Strategies
 Walk in smartly - ask permission
 Greet Everyone
 Seek permission to sit down.
 Hold the interviewer’s interest-soft skills & smile
 Display enthusiasm.
 Be well-mannered. - Humble and polite
 Eye contact
 Listen carefully
 voice Modulation
 Brief Answers
 Reveal- team spirit, cooperation, organization skill,
strength, decision making ability.
 Be alert and energetic throughout.
 Show loyalty
 Seek clarification to questions you do not understand.
 Be punctual.
 Be polite
Don’ts

 Do not sit lazily.

 Do not sit too close to the interviewers.
 Do not put your hands and fumble in your pocket.
 Never raise your voice
 Do not rush to answer. – normal accent
 Do not scratch head, ear or nose, etc.
 Do not exaggerate about your hobbies or interest.
 Don’t be overconfident.
 Donot be nervous - Confess frankly if you don’t know
answer.
 Do not ask about salary.
 Never be offensive.
 Avoid negative talk and expressions
 Donot say, ‘I dislike it’. Instead say, ‘I like this less than
other things’.
Short Notes (7-8 sentences)
 preparation for job interviews.
 important winning strategies for interviews
 Sources of information about the
company/organization
 don’ts at the time of interview
 Personality Traits
 Essential Qualities : mental alertness, critical power of
assimilation, balance of judgment, clear and logical
exposition, variety and depth of interest, leadership
qualities, intellectual and moral integrity, persistence
in adverse conditions, etc. - read books & newspapers.
 Avoid Job-hopping: Change job in necessary situations
only.
 Loyalty : avoid uncomplimentary references
 Initiative: key quality -brainstorming
 Teamwork/ability to work collaboratively
 Effective speech: record your speech and listen -
use of fillers: such as ‘Well….’,‘I mean’, ‘To be
honest…’,etc.
 Confidence
 Manners: Use of ‘Please’, ‘Thank you’,etc.