INTERVIEW SKILLS

 By – Sairaj Mule
 Class – F Y Bcom ‘D’
 Roll No. - 535
 CONTENTS
What is an Interview?
Types of Interviews
Before the Interview
Body Language
Interview Questions
Tips for Answering
What to wear?
Strategies
Closing the Interview
What is an Interview?
 A process in which a potential
employee is evaluated by an
employer for prospective
employment in their
company, organization or
firm.
 During this process the
employer hopes to determine
whether or not the applicant
is suitable for the job.
Types of Interview

 Phone Interview: It is an effective way for a firm to

screen many candidates quickly and cut down their
number.
 One-to-one : It is the most common interview style
and incorporates you with the potential employer.
 Panel or Group: It allows many individuals to
interview you at once.
Before The Interview
“Prepare yourself prior going to the Interview”

 Research about industry, company and job.

 Know what position you have applied for and why you
are interested in it.
 Prepare a response to common interview questions
 Think of questions you can ask.
 Re-read your resume and practice well.
 Arrive before 15-20 minutes.
Body Language

 Enter the room confidently.

 Give a firm Handshake.
 Smile and greet each person with respect and
professionalism.
 Do wait until you are offered a chair to sit.
 Pay big attention to your posture.
 Make and maintain good eye contact.
Interview Questions

 Traditional- A series of questions about the

candidate, education, career goals, etc.
Ex: Tell us about yourself?
What are your short & long term
goals?
 Behavioral- Asked to understand how the candidate has
behaved in the past as an indicator of how the
candidate will perform in the future.
Ex: Give an instance when you have dealt with
conflict.
Did you work under a deadline? How?
 Tricky Questions- Simple questions have
hidden purposes.
Ex: Why do you want to work here?
• How would you add value to our
company?
• Why should we hire you?
• What is your weakness or strength?
Tips For Answering

 Listen carefully. If you feel the question is unclear, ask

politely for clarification.
 Pause before answering to consider all the facts that
may substantiate your answer response.
 Always offer positive information and avoid negativity
at all times.
 Be direct and concise.
 Avoid rambling and fillers.
What To Wear?

For Men: For Women:

 Suit or Slacks.  Suit or slacks/skirts.
 Long sleeve shirt & Tie.  Pumps with small
 Conservative shoes to medium heels.
and socks.  Professional
 Neat and groomed hairstyle.
hair.  Light make-up &
 Trimmed or no beard. perfume.
 Minimal jewelry.
Strategie
s
 Make a good pre-preparation for the
interview.
 Attend a mock interview.
 Be well-versed with your resume.
 Be enthusiastic and smile.
 Project self-confidence and be positive.
 Relate your experiences to their needs.
 Limit your response to 1-2 minutes.
 Provide specific and concrete examples of
your results/accomplishments.
 Use the 3 C’s “Be cool, calm and confident”.
Closing The Interview
 Ask the interviewer what the next steps are
(additional interviews, etc.).
 Ask when the employer plans to make a decision.
 Show appreciation for the employer’s interest in you.
 Follow-up with any information the employer
may have asked you to provide after the
interview.
 Thank the interviewer.
THANK YOU !