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Interview Skills: Dr. S.Mathumathy

This document provides information and tips about interview skills. It discusses that interviews are widely used to screen job applicants and provide direct information about a candidate. The purpose of an interview is to receive a job offer. It also outlines how to prepare for an interview by knowing yourself, the employer, different interview types, the typical 5 stage interview process including behavioral and STAR interviews. The document concludes with tips for successful interviewing such as asking questions, interview closure, and following up after the interview.

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Interview Skills: Dr. S.Mathumathy

This document provides information and tips about interview skills. It discusses that interviews are widely used to screen job applicants and provide direct information about a candidate. The purpose of an interview is to receive a job offer. It also outlines how to prepare for an interview by knowing yourself, the employer, different interview types, the typical 5 stage interview process including behavioral and STAR interviews. The document concludes with tips for successful interviewing such as asking questions, interview closure, and following up after the interview.

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Interview Skills

Dr. S.Mathumathy,
Asst Prof (English), SSL
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
[email protected]
8870085846
Facts of Interviewing
• Interviews are the most widely
used process for screening job
applicants.
• They provide the most direct
information about a candidate’s
background, personality, and skills.
• The purpose of an interview is to
receive the job offer.
Know Yourself

• Employment objective and how it relates to the position and the


employer
• Educational background and how it relates to the position and
the employer
• Work experience
• Abilities and skills

Always be able to give examples!


Know the Employer

• Research! Research! Research!


• Prepare to demonstrate your knowledge of the
profession and the company
• Prepare to give reasons for your interest in working in
that profession/company
• Develop questions in advance to ask about the
job/organization
Interview Preparation

• Mental Preparation
• Situational Knowledge
• Knowledge of company
• Where/when the interview
• Practice a mock interview
takes place
• Arrive 10 minutes early!
• Written Preparation

• Physical Preparation • Take extra resumes,


references, etc.
• Get plenty of rest
• Make notes
• Dress for success
• Ask questions
Types of Interviews

Basic/traditional interview
Telephone interview
Group interview
Interview during a meal or
social occasion
Serial interview
5 Stages
Interview Process

1. Icebreaker
• Greetings
• First Impressions
• Small talk
2. Personal Qualifications and Interest in Position
• Abilities, Skills, and Work Experience
• Accomplishments and Activities
• Goals
Interview Process

3. Organization and Position


- Employer may test your knowledge of the company.
“Why do you want to work for this company?”
“What do you know about this department?”

- Other general questions regarding the company or the job.


“What is your geographic preference?”
“Are you willing to relocate?”
Interview Process

4. Candidate Questions
• Your chance to ask questions about job
“What type of on the job training do you provide?”
“What makes your company different from its competitors?”
5. Close and Follow-Up
• Find out who makes next move
• Thank the interview for their time
• Evaluate your performance
• Send a thank you note within 24 hours
Behavioral Interviewing

Questions:
1. In your own words, define the word “challenging”. Tell me
about the most challenging course you have ever taken.

2. Tell me about a job or difficult course where you picked up


things more quickly than others.

3. Give an example of a specific job condition, task, or


assignment that was particularly displeasing.
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.


Tips for Successful Interviewing

• Interviewing is a two-way process


• Never give “yes” or “no” answers
• Listen carefully and react
• Use specific examples to make your case
• The interview begins the minute you step onto the
company lot
• Be positive!
Tips for Successful Interviewing

• Think like an employer


• Don’t criticize past employers or co-workers
• Be aware of illegal questions
• Maintain professionalism, even if the employer does not
• Be prepared for the unexpected
• Be aware of body language
• Be well-groomed
Ask Questions

• What are your expectations of the employees in your


company?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of your
organization?
• Describe a typical day on the job in this position.
• Avoid asking questions about salary and benefits.
Interview Closure

Know who makes the next


move and when
After the Interview

• Evaluate your performance


• Send a thank-you note within 24 hours
• Keep records of important dates and details for the
follow-up
Just Remember…

• BE CONFIDENT – Sell Yourself!


• Have FUN and ENJOY the interviewing process
• When in doubt… MOCK INTERVIEW!

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