Pre - interview

WHEN DO YOU NEED A JOB

• Fresher / Graduate
• Downsized
• New Opportunity
• Changing Market Dynamics
• Bored of Present Job
• Ideological Difference with subordinates /
Organizational Heads
 J’Lo
• Job Portals
• Newspaper / Magazines
• Headhunters / Job Consultants
• Cold Call
• Friends / Relatives
• Internal Job Posting (IJP)
• References / Previous Employers / Vendors
• Social Networking
 Resume – The Building Block
• It is the ‘FIRST POINT OF CONTACT’ between
you & your prospective employer
• Create a resume specific to the job
• Never fake or lie in a resume
• Take help of friends, relatives, professional
resume writers
• Never copy another resume because the
Interviewer is an expert at reading resumes
 Email Response
• Reply promptly, with courtesy
• Be specific
• Always attach a Cover Letter with your resume
(when sending a hard copy) or write your CL in
the mail
• Ask for the job
• Don’t forget to mention your suitability for the
Role & what value you can bring on board
 Telephonic Response- Incoming
• Always answer your phone, crisply and with
confidence
• Listen with rapt attention – Take the name of the
caller and his designation
• Never lie or sound confused
• Thank the Caller for giving you the wonderful
opportunity
• If not interested be direct & don’t shy away from
giving any reference
 Telephonic Response - Outgoing
• Never call from a busy location or a place
where you cannot answer the questions
comfortably
• Always identify yourself and mention the
reason of your call
• Pleasant Mannerisms & Thank the person for
his/her time
 Dig’in
• About the Company
• About the Specific Job Profile
• About the Interview
• General Preparation
 Take your ‘PIQ’
• Personal
• Achievements
• Career Goals
• Education
• Experience
• Leadership Skills
• Problem Solving Ability
 Take your ‘PIQ’
• Decision Making
• Competence
• Team Player
• Inter-Personal Skills
• Relationship Building
• Mentorship
• Attitude
 Take your ‘PIQ’
• Conflict Handling Ability
• Customer Focus
• Company Focus
• Time Management
• Assertiveness
• Opportunity Identification Ability
• Risk Taking Ability
 Take your ‘PIQ’
• Motivated & Can you Motivate
• Ability to handle Pressure
• Self Belief
• Trust
• Innovation & Creative out of the Box Thinking
• Previous Employer
• Joining & Salary Negotiation
 ‘d-1’ Day
• Take a printout of the interview call letter or
carry original call letter (if sent by mail)
• Print 2- 3 copies of your latest resume or CV.
Use laser printer for best results
• Attach a colour photograph to each resume.
The interviewer may forget your name, but
not your face. Will be useful, when he/she is
grading you afterwards (In case of mass hiring)
 ‘d-1’ Day
• Carry 2 pens and all your certificates &
marksheets for the interview
• Select a formal shirt, pant & tie and have then
ironed & washed (if required). Always choose
clothes that you feel comfortable wearing. Do
not forget to carry a clean handkerchief
• Polish your shoes well in advance
• Go to bed early….. A properly rested brain is
more alert & responsive to interviewers
 ‘d’ Day
• Be properly dressed (Shirt, Pant, Tie,
Handkerchief & Clean Shoes)
• Light Meal
• Resume & Documents
• Arrive 15-20 minutes before interview
• Mental Rehearsal
• Anxiety & Long Delay
• Actions in case of Inability to attend
 Thank You! ! ! !

I can now take your questions ( If

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