INTERVIEWING SKILLS: Motley of Etiquettes

& Body Language

BY:FAKHRUDDIN BADSHAH

& ANKIT GARG

Cool Countdown.mp4

CONTENTS :

1. Meaning of Interview?

2. What you have to do?– Before the interview– During the interview– After the interview

INTERVIEWING WHAT IS IT?

• A set of verbal and nonverbal interactions - meeting between you and an employer.

• The interview is used to determine whether you are Professional, Fit and Interested in the position/ job .

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.

What you have to do?

Before Interview.Before Interview.

During InterviewDuring Interview

After InterviewAfter Interview

Before InterviewBefore Interview

REHEARSE RELAXRESEARCH

RESEARCH• Know Yourself

Know your skills, strengths, accomplishments, and career goals.

WHEN you are invited to an interview the interviewer believes you may be a good match for the job so wants to know for sure .

Know your CV and make it without any single error.

RESEARCH (contd.)

• Know Your Enemy

History and culture

Branches

Press releases

Competitors

Market share

New products or services

From Magzines

From Newspapers

RESEARCH (contd.)

• Train, train, train

Practice but don’t try to memorize

Mock Interviews with friends/family.

Dress to success (Males)• Suit (solid color - navy or dark

grey)

• Long sleeve shirt(coordinated with the suit)

• Belt

• Tie

• Dark socks, conservative leather shoes

• Little or no jewelry

• Neat, professional hairstyle

• Limit the aftershave

• Neatly trimmed nails

• Suit (navy, black or dark grey).

• The suit skirt should be long enough so you can sit down comfortably.

• No bright colors.

• Conservative shoes.

• Limited jewelry (no dangling earrings or arms full of bracelets) .

• No jewelry is better than cheap jewelry.

• Professional hairstyle or less colored scarf

• Light make-up and perfume.

• Neatly manicured clean nails.

Dress to success (Females)

During InterviewDuring Interview

Numerous candidates are there who are carrying same knowledge and qualification. Is anything which differentiates you from others ???Ask yourself??

That means you ought to be pop out from the crowd!!!!!

It starts with your mental

mindset

You have a choice…

½ empty

½ full

This is a Loser mentality

This is a winner’s outlook

JUST BEFORE INTERVIEW• Take copies of your CV with you.

• Be early (10-15) minutes early.

• Refresh by re-reading the job description.

• Always be polite and friendly to everybody.

• Call if you will be detained

• Be professional and courteous with everyone you meet in the office, especially the receptionist

• Make a good first impression

• Avoid smoking and strong perfume.

• Remember your steps and behavior outside the interview room because many of times you will be monitor/ surveillance through CCTV cameras.

DURING INTERVIEW

Keep a Good Impression

You Only Have One Chance to keep Good Impression

•Professional and firm handshake

•SMILE

•Maintain eye contact

•Positive attitude and confidence

•Enthusiasm and a good posture

•Focus on skills / accomplishments / success stories

•Active listening is the key - make sure you understand the reason for the question

Body Language: What signals are you sending?

Positive Signals• Leaning forward =

interest• Smiling = friendly• Nodding = attentive and

alert• Eye contact = curious

and focused• Voice / pitch / tone = soft,

clear and balanced

Negative Signals• Crossed arms =

defensive• Fidgeting hands or

tapping feet = nervous or bored

• Lack of eye contact = untrustworthy

• Leaning back= discomfort• Yawning= feeling banal

Interviewee Body Language

• Avoid indecisive phrases like: “I think,” “I guess,” “probably,” or “pretty good”.

• Hold the file in proper manner.

• Think before speaking

• Avoid long verbose answers

• Use words that state positives skills in you like: in my research, creativity, liking to learn new things..

• Don’t Share negatives about a past employers

• Ask them to repeat or clarify questions for you

DURING INTERVIEW

• Don’t blame or sound angry with your last company .

• Don’t get into personal details that may end up backfiring on you .

• Request to repeat the question if you don’t understand.

• Maintain proper eye contact with all the interviewer.

• Position of hands during the interview.

• Sit still in your seat; avoid fidgeting and slouching.

DURING INTERVIEW (Contd.)

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Ward off following things during the interview :

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Most Wanted List…

Oral

Communication

Time Management

IT Skills

Team WorkingMulti-tasking

Decision Making

Problem Solving Managing own learning

Presentation SkillsWritten Communication

ENERGY

Top common question asked by interviewer in interview:Q. 1 Can you tell us why are you choosing this company ?

and why do you want to work for us?

Q.2 Can you explain a situation where you didn’t meet your goals or objectives ?

Q.3 Explain a situation where you faced conflict or difficult communication problems ?

Q.4 If you current manager has to tell about your strengths and weakness'’ what would be your strengths and weakness'’?

Q.5 Where do you see yourself in 1/3/ 5 years time?

Q.6 Can you justify yourself Why should we give you this job?

Q.7 Tell us a situation you have faced with a huge challenge or worked to an unreasonable deadline?

Q.8 Do you prefer working your own or in a team?

Q.9 If you were to start working with our company what is the first thing you would change?

Q.10 Have you ever had a conflict with a boss / colleague /professor or with your family members? How was it resolved?

Top common question asked by interviewer in the interview

FINISHING OF INTERVIEW:

•Say thank you gracefully to each interviewer.

•Wear smile on your face from beginning to end.

•Maintain Cool attitude .

•Also say thanks for taking their precious time to lead your interview.

•Again do a tight handshake.

•Last but not the least say “it was my great pleasure to being interviewed by you.”

“IF THE END IS RIGHT IT JUSTIFIES THE BEANS”

After Interview

Do You Have any Question for Me:

• Job Description

• Ask for a business card

• Career Path What is the next step in the interview

process? Ask some questions related to the work

environment. Thank you email or message as a

following up

DON’T GIVE UP :• Every interview is a part of the journey.

• You might get rejected hundreds of times.

“Remember no one can snatch your piece of bread, if it is made for you then it will always belongs to you.”

“Whatever doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger”. Learn the lessons and move on.”

Good luck!

Key Positive Mantras for success :

1.I can do it2.I have the courage3.I am the challenger4.I have the ability5.I will be the winner6.I will give “THE BEST”