Pre-Interview Preparations

Three Golden Rules:-

 KYC (websites(glassdoor.com), LinkedIn,
Quora ,Instagram,facebook )
 KYJ (Know your Job)
 Know Yourself
 Interview Kit(Resume , Executive Folder, Notepad ,Pen)
 Body Language (Posture , Eye contact)
 Grooming
 Dress for the Interview
Dress to Impress- Women
 Navy, gray, and black suits
Skirts length should be below
the knee
Keep accessories to a minimum
Make-up should look natural
Choose one; handbag or
briefcase
Footwear - A mid heel, closed-
toe pump, a basic flat.
Dress to Impress- Men
Invest in a conservative color
and Check for proper fit suit.
Wear socks that match your
trousers.
Shoes should be clean and
wear a pair of black round-
toed shoes known as
Oxfords.
The tie knot should be small.
 PRE PLACEMENT TALK ETIQUETTE

 A formal meet arranged by the company in order to meet and learn more about the fresh yet-to-join
employees as well as introduce them to the company, their rules, and regulations, code of conduct is
known as Pre Placement Talk.
 Two-way communication between the company’s presenter and the aspiring employees should happen –
Queries should be asked by the aspirants.
Eg. If I will be hired for the designation then what are the job responsibilities that I will be
having?
What are the growth opportunities that I can have in the company?
 Aspirants should not ask silly questions.
Eg. What will be the salary?
On what basis do you provide salary hikes?
 DO’S - PPT

 Dress in formals
 Be on time
 Prepare the list of questions that you want to ask during PPT
 Ask relevant questions
 Be clear with T&C of the company
COMPETENCIES
TESTED DURING
INTERVIEW
CV and its Justification
 Types of Interviews
 One on one Interview
 Panel Interview
 Telephonic Interview
 Video Interview(zoom,googlemeet)
 ONE ON ONE INTERVIEW

 Single interviewer who takes

interview one on one.
 Maybe structured, unstructured or
sequential
 Easier to handle, generally informal as
compare to other types
 Best way to handle such interviews is
to relate them as a form of a
conversation
 PANEL INTERVIEW


Candidate is one but
interviewers are more than one.
 A fair amount of skill and
diplomacy required to handle this
kind of interview.
 Pay equal attention to all the
panel members.
 TELEPHONIC INTERVIEW

 Telephonic interview is generally

conducted for Screening purpose.
 Listening skills are the most
important one.
 Understand the question well
before answering.
 Voice and speech quality have to
be excellent.
 ONLINE INTERVIEW

 Internet interview can also be known as

online interview.
 Make sure you are in such a place where
there aren’t any disturbances of any kind.
 Internet connection, web camera,
microphone and speakers should be working
fine.
 Make sure about the uninterrupted power
supply for the duration.
Online Interview Platforms
Interview rounds
 Structure of the Interview

1st Stage:- OPENING (Rapport Building)

2nd Stage:- INFORMATION EXCHANGE

3rd Stage:- CLOSING

Types of Interview Questions

 Stress based

 Situational

 Behaviour-Based
 BE PREPARED TO GIVE EXAMPLES

• Behavioral questions illustrate that past experiences can

predict future behavior.
• Always include outcomes – what happened and what did you
learn.
• For example:
• Describe a challenging project or assignment.
• Tell me about a time when a project or assignment did not go
well.
• Tell me about a time when you improved a process either at
work or in the classroom (can also use athletic examples).
STRESS BASED QUESTION

 To check ability to handle pressure and take

decision
 example
 If I offered you another position with better salary
would you take it?
SITUATIONAL BASED

 Situation
will be given to analyse .It may be from
past experience or hypothecial .
 Example: Tell me about example from your life
where you showcase leadership quality?
 Interview Answering Techniques

STAR Technique
 Situation
– describe the situation, problem, or issue that you
encountered.
 Task – describe the tasks/responsibilities you took on to help solve the
problem.
 Action – discuss the steps you actually took to effect a solution.
 Result – describe the positive results of your actions.
CARL Approach(Mostly used for Behavioural
Questions )

Challenge
Action
Result
Lesson
Interview
questions
 Mock Interviews

LET’S PRACTICE