skills for attending job interviews
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Dr. B. Victor., M. Sc., Ph. D., St. Xavier’s College,
Palayamkottai-627 002.
About the presenterAbout the presenter
• Dr.B.Victor is a highly experienced postgraduate biology teacher, recently retired from the reputed educational institution St. Xavier’ s College, Palayamkottai, India-627001.Presently HOD of Biotech at Annai Velankanni college, Tholayavattam. K .K Dist
• He was the dean of sciences and assistant controller of examinations of St. Xavier’s college.
• He has more than 32 years of teaching and research experience and has guided more than 12 Ph. D scholars.
• He has taught Immunology and biochemistry to graduate and post graduate students.
• Send your comments to : bonfiliusvictor@gmail.com
Concept of InterviewConcept of Interview
Interview consists of dialogue between two persons or between several persons.
Examples of InterviewsExamples of Interviews
• News reporter - people - opinion polls
• Doctor – Patient – clinical investigation
• Police – Criminal – fact finding
• Counsellor – respondent – correcting values
Kinds of interviewsKinds of interviews
1. Clinical interview – detecting human abnormalities
2. Selection interview – job selection
3. Diagnostic interview – social problems
4. Research interview – analysis of a problem
Goals of InterviewGoals of Interview
• Admission
• Recruitment
• Promotion
• Opinion
CharacteristicsCharacteristics
1. It is a close – contact between two or more persons
2. There is a definite objective
3. There is a face-to-face contact
ObjectivesObjectives
1. Collection of information – personal / social
facts
2. Exploratory device – social research
ImportanceImportance
1. Provides better information on feelings, emotions and sentiments
2. Securing information from persons at all levels
3. Method of psychological – scientific study
4. Method of mental stimulation
5. Verification of information
AdvantagesAdvantages
• To study events that are not open to observation
• To study abstract factors – Attitudes, feelings, emotions and reactions
• To gather reliable information
• Useful for all segments of population
Interviewee qualitiesInterviewee qualities
Sense of time - Punctuality
Appearance - Clothes
Body language - Personality , good eye
contact
Communication skill - art of speaking
Enthusiasm - Cheerful disposition,
Proactive
Brevity - Clear, unambiguous
terms
Interviewee qualitiesInterviewee qualities
Careful listening - Patience
Be honest - Integrity
Sell yourself - Presentation skills
Maintain balance - Informative answers
Show leadership - team spirit, organization
qualities and decision making
skills
Interview formatInterview format
• The beginning - Welcoming / to get to know
• The middle - ‘Heart’ of interview
• The ending - Summing up
Interview ProcessInterview Process
• Introduction• Giving information• Seeking information – views, opinion feelings, proposals, suggestions• Winding up• Termination
Testing ObjectivesTesting Objectives
Mannerisms
Methods of delivery
Speed of talking – Mind wander
State of mind
Personal Problems
Value judgments
Memory span
Interpretation
QuestionsQuestions
1. Leading questions - Introducing
2. Open ended questions - Verifying c.v. details
3. Probing questions - Depth of understanding
4. Close ended questions - Knowledge of
facts and figures
Process ObjectivesProcess Objectives
1. Educational / Professional
2. Personal qualities
3. Suitability for the job
4. Career expectations and aspirations
5. Candidates interests
6. Family background
Interviewee qualitiesInterviewee qualities
DispositionCareer objectiveSubject knowledgeGeneral knowledgeCommunication skillMental alertnessConsisting of approachCoherence of thoughtSelf confidence – Will power, fear, nervousness, positive approach, leadership attributes
Evaluation criteriaEvaluation criteria
1. Total personality – appearance, social manners, Dynamism, Mental power, overall impression
2. Knowledge – Range, Depth, Application of knowledge, Coherence of thought, overall impression
3. Communication skill – Language, voice, power, rhythm, clarity and logical, convincing power, overall impression
4. Leadership skill, decision making skill character, overall impression
Interviewee – Positive behaviorsInterviewee – Positive behaviors
Lean slightly forward
Maintain eye contact
Smiling
Be at ease, comfortable, confident
Patience
Good communication skills
Good listening skills
Good organization skills
Good judgment skills
Knowledge
Warmth of characters
Consistency
Negative behaviorsNegative behaviorsInterrupting
Blocking
Attacking
Disagreeing (without giving reasons)
Not listening
Proposing – We should suggest
Difficult QuestionsDifficult Questions
• Role - related questions - mention your major strength
• Personal questions - your experience and skills
• Dangerous questions - how to answer the direct objections that the interviewer may raise
• Some questions - you have difficulty making decision where there is sufficient knowledge
What interests you most about this job?What interests you most about this job?
• Understand the job description
• Show your enthusiasm
• Good responses include: challenging, scope, for new learning and development , career growth, team work etc.
• Emphasize the skills and interests
Tips
How to respond to questions related to How to respond to questions related to PersonalityPersonality??
• Keep the response relevant to the questions or the positions you are applying for
• Think about your preferences and answer it honestly • Be honest , but do express your willingness to adjust• Organize your thoughts• Don’t bluff your way through an inquiry
Tips
Why Interviews?Why Interviews?
People behave in interviews, the same way as they do at work
Thanks for your patience Thanks for your patience listeninglistening
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