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Interviews and Interviewing Skills
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Interview Interview noun /ˈɪn.tə.vjuː/
Definition:
a meeting in which someone asks
you questions to see if you are
suitable for a job or a course.
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Types of Interviews
Followed by applications with
CV
Walk In
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Necessities
Good academic background.
Self Confidence.
Good subject knowledge.
Proper conduction of yourself.
Leaving a positive impression.
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Stages of the Interview BEGINNING
Preliminaries like greetings/introduction/opening remarks etc.
MIDDLE Actual exchange of questions/answers.
END Concluding remarks/questions by
interviewee/taking leave etc.
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Preparing for the interview
Brush up your subject knowledge.
Update on some recent developments.
Know the organization/its products etc.
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Preparing for an Interview…
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Preparing for the interview…
Prepare the answers to some common questions:
Tell us a little about yourself.
Why do you want to be with us?
Why do you want to change your present job?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Are you willing to travel?
What are your salary expectations?
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Preparing for the interview…
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Be well groomed.
Dress properly to suit the occasion.
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Preparing for the interview… Arrange your certificates properly.
Reach the venue early and make
yourself familiar with the surroundings.
Get acquainted with other candidates
also.
Think positively. Breath easy. Be calm.
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Some Dos and Don’ts Dos:
Wait for your name to be announced.
Seek permission before you enter.
Greet the interviewers formally.
Make eye contact and be calm and
composed.
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Some Dos and Don’ts Dos:
Maintain a proper posture and a steady tone of voice.
Listen carefully.
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Some Dos and Don’ts
Don’ts:
Don’t sit down until you are asked to sit.
Don’t ask questions just to impress but only if they are
genuine queries.
Don’t repeat yourself or have long silences/gap-fillers.
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Some Dos and Don’ts
Don’t boast/ display your knowledge.
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Some Dos and Don’ts
Don’ts:
Don’t be embarrassed to say you don’t
know.
Don’t argue.
Don’t leave the room without permission.
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Any Questions ?
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Interviewing Techniques
Get information on the candidate’s educational as well
as personal background, his/her area of work,
experience, etc.
Be clear about the purpose for which the interview is
conducted. For example:
To select a candidate for a position,
To get expert opinion or
To talk to a celebrity about his or her life and work.
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Greet the interviewee politely and end the
interview by thanking the person.
Be polite, friendly and interested, not critical,
aggressive or intimidating.
Use a variety of questions—yes—no as well
as Q—word
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Interviewing Techniques
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Vary your approach slightly when conducting
interviews of different kinds.
Make an effort to put the interviewee at ease
especially in a job interview.
Interviews conducted to seek expert opinion are
usually very formal.
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Interviewing Techniques
Interviews with celebrities could be chatty
and informal.
When interviewing dignitaries or persons in
authority, use less direct questions.
Except when conducting a radio or a
television interview, it is useful to make
quick, brief notes.
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)
Interviewing Techniques
Any Questions ?
P. P. ThakurAssistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon- 444 303 (Maharashtra)