A Project Report on“Interview”

Submitted to: Submitted By:Vinisha Verma Monali Rai

Introduction Interview is a procedure of selection of a proper candidate for

the available work. It is a test of a candidate. It is a structured,

formal meeting between interviewer and interviewee for an

objective. The person who conducts an interview is called as an

interviewer and the person who is interviewed is called as

interviewee. In this procedure the employer gets an opportunity

to collect information about the candidate.

Purpose of Interview The interview is an opportunity for a recruiter to determine which

candidate is the best fit for graduate or professional programs, jobs

and internships. The interviewer is looking to determine the

following:

Can you demonstrate the skills they are seeking?

Can you solve their problems?

Are you able to contribute to the graduate program?

Are you the best fit for the organization or program?

Types of InterviewThere are many different types of interviewsScreening Interviews Phone InterviewsOne-on-One Interviews Penal InterviewsSerial Interviews Lunch InterviewsSerial Interviews Stress Interviews

Before the InterviewKnow Yourself-Skills, Accomplishments, Goals

This is the first step you need to take in preparation for the

interview process. Just as successful salespeople must know

everything about the product they are selling, you must know

your qualifications and be able to “sell” them to an interviewer.

It is important to know what you have to offer. What are your

skills, accomplishments and goals? Interviews are not the time

to simply tell what you've done, but to “sell” your skills and

give examples of your accomplishments.

Example: If an interviewer asked you

Question: Tell me about a recent accomplishment that has given you the most

satisfaction.

Answer: I coordinated an event that rose over Rs.5000 for XYZ Charity.

To relay sell your accomplishment you could answer: As the volunteer

coordinator of my Student organization I set a goal to raise the most money to

date for XYZ Charity. I decided we should host a benefit concert and contacted

several local bands, secured a venue, coordinated marketing and promotion, and

ticket sales. I supervised a group of 20 volunteers and delegated various duties to

each person. The concert went smoothly and I am happy to say that we raised

over Rs.5000 this year, which was double the amount raised a year ago.

What is total score?

Below is a guide to help you evaluate how you scored. There are a

total of 72 possible points.

SCORE EVALUATION

58-72 this score indicates that you have acquired most of the traits

that employers desire. If you have good evidence of these abilities

you have the potential to do very well in job interviews.

45-57 you are a strong candidate. You have many of the necessary

skills to succeed in job Interviews. You need to build on these

strengths and work on the weaker categories.

32-44 there are two ways to look at this score. Either you are average

at many things or you are good at some and weak at others. If you

are average at many things, you need to identify ways to improve in

some of these areas. If you are good at some and weak at others you

need to build on the good points and work on some of the weaker

ones.

21-31 there is definite need for improvement here. These are traits

that most employers’ value and you have ranked yourself weak on

many of them. You may want to discuss your self assessment with

one of the Career Services staff.

20 or lower you should make an appointment with a career advisor.

During the InterviewBe Prompt and Prepared

On the day of your interview you should plan to arrive

10 - 15 minutes before your scheduled interview time.

Be sure to ask for accurate directions and take into

consideration the distance you must travel to reach

your destination, traffic you might encounter, parking,

and even time zone changes if it’s a long trip

Items you should bring with you: Items you should not bring

•Academic transcripts Backpacks or book bags,

•Extra copies of your resume large handbag,

•List of at least 3 professional references Laptop computer, and

•Pen and paper.

•All of these items should be organized in a folio.

Dress for Success

Appropriate attire supports your image as a person who takes the interview process

seriously. Even if you are aware that employees of an organization dress casually

on the job, dress up for the interview unless you are specifically told otherwise by

the employer. Your clothing should be conservative and well-fitting; it should not

take center stage. If you are primarily remembered by your interview attire, this is

probably because you made an error in judgment.

Interview Attire for Men Interview Attire for Women

A dark or gray suit, solid or with subtle

A white or muted color shirt is best.

There is more flexibility with ties, but

jacket. Do not show cleavage. conservative

colors and patterns are most polished,

leather lace-up shoes with dark

If you have facial hair, make sure it is

Be conservative with watches and other

Consider not wearing perfume. Viewed

positively.

A neutral business suit. If wearing a skirt, it pinstripes.

Should be knee-length. Avoid high slits.

A white or light colored blouse under the suit

Neutral hosiery with basic pumps, low heel. Appropriate.

Avoid open toe shoes or sandals

Jewelry should be simple, with no dangly or matching

socks. Flashy earrings.

Light make-up is recommended, with minimal Neatly

groomed. Eye make-up.

Clear or light nail polish. Jewelry. Note that earrings

might not be 

 If you carry a purse, keep it small and simple. Avoid

wearing cologne or aftershave on the day of your

interview

FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT

When meeting someone for the first time, people often

form opinions about others during the first 30 seconds or

less, Your image and appearance are important factors that

contribute to that first impression. When interviewing for

a professional position most interviewers expect you to

wear business clothing. A conservative well-tailored suit,

shoes and accessories are considered appropriate business

attire for an interview.

When meeting the person you are interviewing with for the first time you should:

• Smile and look alert! Nothing leaves a better first impression and communicates

enthusiasm.

• Give a firm hand shake.

• Introduce yourself with confidence.

Example: “Hello, Mr. Jones, I’m Sue Smith. It’s very nice to meet you.”

Question and Answer - Interview Styles and Strategies

The interview is an opportunity for an employer to gain more information about you

through a question and answer exchange. Some interviewing styles may include

behavioral interview questions, open-ended questions, problem and puzzle questions

and the case interview process

Answering Interview Question Questions asked of the Decathletes can be based on your self‐introduction or topics similar

to those listed in the Interview Orientation Packet titled, “Sample Topics For Oral

Interview Questions.”

Answer interview questions honestly and completely ‐ but be wary. Do not dwell on

negatives and avoid mentioning them when possible. Sell yourself on your true capabilities

and experiences without exaggerating your abilities. If you are asked a technical question

and you do not know the answer, don’t bluff. If your bluff fails, your character will be

seriously threatened. Instead, say "I do not know the answer, but if I were to venture an

educated guess I would say...” Never speak negatively about another person or group.

Interview’s Question and how to answer it

Q. Tell me about yourself.

A. This is the dreaded, classic, open-ended interview question and likely to be among

the first. It's your chance to introduce your qualifications, good work habits, etc.

Keep it mostly work and career related.

Q. Why do you want to leave your current job? (Why did you leave your last job?)

A. Be careful with this. Avoid trashing other employers and making statements like, "I

need more money." Instead, make generic statements such as, "It's a career move."

Q. What are your strengths?

A. Point out your positive attributes related to the job.

Q. What are your weaknesses?

A. Everybody has weaknesses, but don't spend too much time on this one and keep it work

related. Along with a minor weakness or two, try to point out a couple of weaknesses that

the interviewer might see as strengths, such as sometimes being a little too meticulous about

the quality of your work. (Avoid saying "I work too hard." It's a predictable, common

answer.) For every weakness, offer a strength that compensates for it.

Q. Which adjectives would you use to describe yourself?

A. Answer with positive, work-oriented adjectives, such as conscientious, hard-working,

honest and courteous, plus a brief description or example of why each fits you well.

Q. What do you know about our company?

A. To answer this one, research the company before you interview.

Q. Why do you want to work for us?

A. Same as above. Research the company before you interview. Avoid the predictable, such

as, "Because it's a great company." Say why you think it's a great company.

Q. Why should I hire you?

A. Point out your positive attributes related to the job, and the good job you've done in the

past. Include any compliments you've received from management.

Q. What past accomplishments gave you satisfaction?

A. Briefly describe one to three work projects that made you proud or earned you pats on

the back, promotions, raises, etc. Focus more on achievement than reward.

Q. What makes you want to work hard?

A. Naturally, material rewards such as perks, salary and benefits come into play. But

again, focus more on achievement and the satisfaction you derive from it.

Q. Why do you want this job?

A. To help you answer this and related questions, study the job ad in advance. But a job ad

alone may not be enough, so it's okay to ask questions about the job while you're

answering. Say what attracts you to the job. Avoid the obvious and meaningless, such as,

"I need a job."

After the Interview Follow-up

Send a thank you note as soon as possible after your interview.

A hand written letter on appropriate stationary or email is

acceptable. The following is a good example of a thank you

letter:

Monali Rai

Dr. Pramod Rai Bheamgarh Rode Khaira Palari

Dist. Seoni (M.P.)

October 15, 2014

Mr. Kumar Mangalam, Director

Campus Recruiting

Aditya Birla Group,

Aditya Birla Centre, 4th Flore, C-Wing,

SK Ahire Marg, Worli, Mumbai 400030.

Dear Mr. Kumar Mangalam,

I want to thank you for the opportunity to interview with Aditya Birla Group for the District Sales Representative

position. I enjoyed meeting you and learning more about the position.

I would like to stress my interest in the position and my enthusiasm for working with Aditya Birla Group. I believe

my education and internship experience in the Marketing and Sales industry fits ideally with the job requirements

outlined.

I feel that I could make a significant contribution to your company. Thank you again for your time and consideration.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (9424459514) or monalirai1506@gmail.com. I look

forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Monali Rai

Conclusion After reading this chapter you should understand the philosophy of interviewing and

how to be successful in this step of the job search process. Use this chapter and the

sample questions in the Appendix to practice interviewing. The most important

thing to remember about interviews is that they require thoughtful preparation.

Successful job candidates are comfortable talking about themselves candidly with a

focus on their achievements and successes and with a keen understanding of what

the interviewer seeks from the candidate.

“Don’t just say you like it. Anyone can do that. Focus instead on your history with

that particular industry, and if you can, tell a success story.”

Thank You