Dr.

Swati Shrivastava

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES AND

PREPARATION FOR INTERVIEW
By-Dr. Swati Shrivastava
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The word Interview means ‘view between’ or

‘sight between’. It suggests a meeting
between two persons for the purpose of
getting a view of each other, or for knowing
each other.
 Dr.Swati Shrivastava

Group Discussion- It is used to judge oral skills,

interpersonal skills , adaptability , leadership skills.
Experience- Practical experience is given more importance
than paper qualifications. Fresh Candidates are not called.
Stress Interview- It is used to find out how a candidate
behaves in exceptional stress and strain.
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Interview Techniques
Screening- This technique is used to weed out
Unsuitable candidates; a good strategy.
Random appearance- Interviewing all the candidates may
sometimes throw a good candidate, cumbersome and time
consuming.
Tests- Written and oral tests are conducted to test
candidates’ knowledge.
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Interviewee’s Preparation
•Be clear about what you expect from the job, what will be the
minimum salary acceptable to you.

•Know the company

•Be ready for the questions you will be asked.

Interests, hobbies, achievements, prospects,
relationships , etc.

•Prepare a checklist of the questions you would like to ask.

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Arriving for the Interview

• Dress appropriately- Neat appearance ,
cleanliness, use accessories and perfumes
sparingly.

• Take with you your certificates.

• Arriving for the interview in time. Try to reach

fifteen minutes before time. It will give sufficient
time to relax and prepare.
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Facing the Interview

• Confident entry
• Polite, warm greetings
• Taking seat only when offered
• Being relaxed
• No hurried response
• Precise relevant answers
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• No irritating display of knowledge

• Politely admitting ignorance if an answer not
known
• No rigidity
• Positive attitude
• Frank personal information
• Seeking information about the job
• Thanks
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Suggestions for ensuring success

• Never go unprepared. Prepare some area of
interest and let the interviewer know that you
would like to be interviewed about it.

• Try to anticipate the needs and preferences of the

interviewer and respond accordingly.

• Don’t try to act smart. Don’t tell lies . Don’t hide

facts. Don’t try to mislead the interviewer.
 Dr.Swati Shrivastava

Thank you

swatiamogh2008@gmail.com