G.H PATEL OF ENGG & TECHNOLOGY

PRESENTER- CHINTAN PATEL ENROLLEMENT NO-120110120007 YEAR-2ND SEMCODE-110002

PRESENTATION ON

INTERVIEW SKILLS

Interview

- A structured meeting between interviewee and an employer

- Interviewing is a skill which one can learn by practice, the more one practices more is the chance to succeed.

Interviewing is a two-way street

- Employers are attempting to determine if you are an appropriate fit for the job and their culture.

- You decide if the environment is right for you.

Pre-Interview Preparation

Research position, company, & industry

Know yourself

Prepare necessary materials.

Arriving

Be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to arrive at your destination.

Or try to arrive 10-15 minutes early

Greeting & Introduction

Only 1 chance to make a good 1st impression

Dress appropriately Smile Maintain eye contact Firm handshake Remain poised and confident

Body Language:

Positive Signals Negative Signals

Leaning forward = interest

Crossed arms = defensive

Smiling = friendly Fidgeting hands or tapping feet = nervous or bored

Nodding = attentive and alert

Lack of eye contact = untrustworthy

Eye contact = curious and focused

Leaning back= discomfort

General Interview strategies

Think before speaking.

Try to focus on the message you are trying to convey.

Be prepared to talk about yourself and your experiences

Provide specific and concrete examples of your results/accomplishments.

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Remain calm, relaxed, and be yourself.

Remain positive, enthusiastic, and confident throughout the interview process.

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Avoid filler words like “Um”, “Ah”, & “You know”.

If you do not hear or understand a question, ask them to repeat or clarify it for you.

Dressing for Success-Men• Suit-Single or double breasted

• Polished shoes

• Solid white shirt

• Conservative tie

• Neatly groomed hair, beard, and mustache

• Avoid strong colognes, earrings, and body piercing

FOLLOW-UP

• Ask good questions

• Thank the interviewer

• Request a business card

• Inquire about next steps in the process

• Send a thank you note within 24 hours it ay be handwritten or typed; e-mailed.

Suggestions

Conduct a test run the day before the interview.

Stand in front of a mirror and rehearse your answers.

Schedule an appointment for a mock interview with Career Services.

Get a good night’s sleep-be well rested and alert for the interview.

Be relaxed and be yourself.