Interviewing

Tips for Success

Presented by: Muhammad Junaid

 INTERVIEW
A formal meeting in which one or
more persons question, consult, or
evaluate another person.
 INTERVIEW AND ITS TYPES

➢ The Traditional Interview

➢ The Phone Interview

➢ The Video Interview

➢ The Case Interview

 01
First impression
“First impression is the last
impression”
—SOMEONE FAMOUS
 First Impressions
The first words you speak

➢ “ It is a pleasure meeting with you “

➢ “ Thank you for scheduling this time to meet “ .

Walk with vigor and show confidence

People who walk 10% faster than they normally do are perceived as
getting more done.
Body Image

➢ Use good posture.

➢ Lean forward while listening. and answering questions.
➢ Hands above board.
➢ Make eye contact.
Dress for Success

From head to toe should reflect impeccable grooming. Your hair,

collar, tie/scarf and other accessories should be a reflection of the
quality person you are.

It is a fact of life that we do “judge books by their covers.” To be

marketable in business today, your image is as important as what
you know. You must “fit in.”
Belts and Shoes
● Leather belts in black and
burgundy to match your shoes
are good investments.
● Wear socks that cover you calf
and match your pant.
Ties
● The smaller the pattern, the
more authority you will project.
● Use a power color (yellow or
red) in the pattern.
● The tip of the tie should barely
touch the top of your belt
buckle.
● The knot should be small.
Voice Image

● Speak with confidence.

● Speak clearly and concisely.

● Project your voice so that you are

heard.
 Be Prepared
You should have a briefcase or portfolio containing the
following:

A note pad
Two erasable pens
Extra resumes and reference sheets
Letters of recommendation (if applicable)
Educational transcripts Work samples (if applicable)
 Interview Checklist
Arrive 15 minutes early.
Dress should be appropriate.
Know the interviewer’s name and pronunciation.
Extend a warm greeting and handshake.

Wait to be asked to have a seat.

Good eye contact.
Enthusiasm
Knowledge of the company, industry, and position
Ready to answer and ask questions.
 Central Themes of Questions
Suitability

Credibility

Capability

Compatibility

Affordability
 How will the questions be asked?
Straight forward
Problem solving

Don’t find the “right answer” -show them you know the right way to
come up with the answer .

• Listen to what is being asked

• Ask clarifying questions
• Respond by first explaining how you’d gather the data needed to
make an informed decision
• Discuss how you’d use that data to generate options
• Finally, based on the data, the available options, and your
understanding of the open position explain your recommendation
 Questions
Behavior based questions

Behavior is the best predictor of future performances

• Don’t tell a story that will hurt you
•If you don’t understand a question, clarify
•Explain what you hoped to show from your story
•Ask for feedback
•Don’t be intimidated
Unrelated questions

Make your best to make it related

•Who would you want with you if you were stranded on a deserted
island?
 How Do You Formulate Your
Answers?
S: situation

T: task

A: action

R: result
 Interview Types
Screening interviews
Sequential interviews
Group interviews
Stress interviews (take control)
Performance interviews (show case your skills)
Testing
Computer assisted interviews
Mealtime interviews
Out-of-town interviews
 Handling negatives or
objections
Be positive -never complain
Recognize stereotypes and biases
Stress your strengths

Use examples that show your reasons and

motivations -avoid yes or no answers

The underlying questions is always “why should I hire

you” -give them reason
 Discussing a weakness

Discuss a negative which is not related to the job

Discuss a negative an employer already knows, but

make up for it in another way

Discuss a negative you have improved on

Discuss a negative that can become a positive
 Illegal Questions

Most employers are familiar with the laws regarding

what questions they can ask and what they can not
ask.

If you feel a question is inappropriate, don’t get upset

and refuse to answer. Ask the question “Can you tell
me how that pertains to the job” in a polite and
respective way
 Asking Questions

You should have questions prepared. It is your chance

to interview the interviewer.

Don’t ask questions that can be readily found on

company brochures.

Ask questions that will directly affect you or shows

your interest in the companies success.
 The Close

Thank them for their time

Restate your interests and strengths

Ask what type of follow-up you should expect

Send thank-you notes to each interviewer

 The Close

Thank them for their time

Restate your interests and strengths

Ask what type of follow-up you should expect

Send thank-you notes to each interviewer

 Plan ahead for a
good interview

Campus visits Admissions

consultant
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 Table of contents

01 02 03 04
Introduction Presentation Analysis Conclusion
Describe the Describe the Describe the Describe the
section briefly section briefly section briefly section briefly
 Evaluation overview
Acceptances
20% Saturn is the
ringed one

Rejections
30% Mars is actually a
cold place

2020 2022 2024

Waitlist
70% Venus has a To modify this graph, just click on it, follow the link,
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beautiful name
A picture
always
reinforces the
concept
Images reveal large amounts
of data, so use an image
instead of long texts
 Applicants demographics
Mars Saturn
Mars is a Saturn is the
cold place ringed one

Venus Jupiter
Venus has a Jupiter is the
nice name biggest one
AWESOM
E WORDS
Because key words are great for
catching your audience’s attention
 College and university ranking

Career Academic Financial

Public 0.06 0.38 0.38

Private 0.11 0.53 0.38

Partnership 1.16 9.4 1.16

A picture is
worth a
thousand
words
 Whoa!
This could be the part of the presentation where you
can give an interesting piece of trivia
 Timelines always work well

1 2 3

Focus on good Standardized Write your

grades test scores essays
Mars is full of iron Earth is the planet Saturn is the
oxide dust where we live on ringed planet
Top tips
Be yourself
Venus has a beautiful 1
name, but it’s hot

Arrive early
Jupiter is the biggest 2
planet and gas giant

Dress appropriately
Despite being red, Mars 3
is a very cold place
 Common mistakes
Don’t read your resume
20% Saturn is the ringed one and a
gas giant in the Solar System

Don’t watch the clock

30% Despite being red, Mars is
actually a cold place

Don’t bring your phone

70% Venus has a beautiful name,
but it is terribly hot
4,333,000,000
College preparation courses available
 Most valued attributes
Skills
Saturn is the 75K
ringed one

Initiative
Mars is actually a 16K
cold place

2021 2021 2021 Interest

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Venus has a 21K
beautiful name
Mention extracurricular activities

Volunteering Sports
Venus has a beautiful Mars is actually a very
name, but it’s hot cold place

Jobs Traveling
Jupiter is the biggest in Saturn is the ringed
the Solar System one and a gas giant
 Most common risks
● Saturn is ringed
20%
● Jupiter is the biggest one Failure
● Mars is a cold place Neptune is the
● Neptune is the farthest farthest planet

80% ● Mercury is the smallest one

Success ● Uranus is the coldest planet
● Earth is the planet we live on
Mars is actually a ● Venus has a beautiful name
cold place
333,000
number of applicants

1h 07m 23s
average interview duration

186,000
admissions per school year
 Admission rates
25%
Early
Mars is cold

65% 35%
45% female male
Regular
Venus is hot

30%
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 After the interview

Thank-you
note
Mars is a very
cold place
71%
success

Follow-up
questions
Venus has a
very nice name
83%
success

File contact Jupiter is the

biggest one
65%
information success
 Our team

Peter Watson Emma Holmes Barry Cooper

You can talk about You can talk about You can talk about
this person here this person here this person here
 Personal evaluation

Shown interest In-demand Active Athletic ability

skills participation
Venus has a Mars is actually a Saturn is the Jupiter is the
beautiful name cold place ringed one biggest planet
Academic evaluation
High school
grades
Despite being
red, Mars is cold

Rigor of
curriculum
Saturn is the
ringed one
 Ask your own questions

Events Studies Campus life

Despite being red, Venus has a Saturn is the
Mars is a cold beautiful name ringed one

Jobs Awards Professors

Earth is where we Neptune is the Jupiter is a gas
all live on farthest planet giant too
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