Successful interviewing to Land up at the "first job"
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Employers Interview Because…
Judge skills applicable to the job
Find out the competence to do the job
Explore the potential to contribute to the organizationKnow the ability to match up with to organization’s mission and environment
1Interviews are an Equally Good
Opportunity for the Prospective Candidates
to Evaluate the Prospective Employers
Candidate Evaluates Employer For
Match between candidates’ interests and job/task/work
Degree of responsibility and challenge being offered by employer
Potential offered by employer for growth and further development
Four Keys to Interview Success
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01 03
Preparing and
Researching
Understanding what to
expect
Anticipating
questions
Follow
Up
04
Preparing and Researching
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Research the field/industry/job category
Research the employer
Research the job, team, and context
Preparing and ResearchingResearch the Field
Explore the field/branches/sub branches
Review trade journals/magazines
Assess various career paths with in the field
Know the major players
Be familiar with current trends
Preparing and ResearchingResearch the Job, Team, and Context
Review the original job post/call/job description/job role
Make contacts within the Industry, with in org’s employees, website, trade associations etc. (to collect information)
Analyze possible job role in relation to the team, unit, or division you would work inFind out who you would report to
Analyze how success is evaluated and rewarded
Preparations One Day Ahead of the Interview
Sleep well
Eat well
Choose your clothes the night before Prepare the materials you want to bring
with you—ideally, this is done long before the interview, CV, Case Studies, Success Indicating Docs, work Samples, Recommendation Letters etc.
Know how to get to location in time
v b
Handling the Gate Keepers
Treat the gate keepers with respect
Be polite and understand what's being expressed
Don’t be too early at the premises
Observe 15 Mins rule to arrive at location
At the Opening Stage…
Express enthusiasm and interest
Show up your communication skill-set at the Intro stage….
Have a firm handshake Maintain a polite eye-
contact Smile and maintain
anxiety free posture
Introduction Stage“Tell me about yourself.”
v
b
Hint: They’re not asking for your life story, and it’s not a trick question…
Interviewer is looking for:– a brief statement of your professional
status and career objective– some detail about your progression to
this point and strengths/ skills you can offer them
Discussion Phase of the Interview- Interviewer wants to explore your knowledge,
personality and career objective
v b
- Interviewer wants to know about your attitude and approach to life
- Based upon the job description the interviewer wants to explore your personality ingredients (ability to work in a team, patience, tolerance, ability to work under closer timelines etc)
The STAR Model to Answer the Questions
Situation—what was the context?
Task—what was the specific problem or need?
Action—what did you do? (produce, write, create, etc.)
Results/resolution—what did you learn? what skills did you develop?
Handling Questions on Strengths & Weaknesses
Be Fair & Honest
Narrate the strengths & highlight them
Be prepared to demonstrate the strengths and weaknesses through your real life
Narrate the weaknesses that have a positive tendency
Strengths or weaknesses must be concrete
Questions to be Asked from the Interviewer !!!
Ask questions that depict interest
Ask questions that promote your thirst to learn
Ask questions that are related to the future of industry
After the Interview
Send a “thank you” email or letter after being interviewedSend it within 24–48 hours of the interview
Show courtesy & a forward looking attitude
First Impression
“There are few times in your life when it isn’t too melodramatic to say that
your destiny hangs on the impression you make.”
Taking care of Hygiene
There should be no body odor. Use a reasonable deodorant or perfume if you have such problem
Clean and properly combed hair Clean and trimmed nails Properly trimmed beard Clean Shaved face There should be no dryness marks on face
or hands Well-appeared facial expressions (females)
AppearanceYour Professionalism, intelligence, level of sophistication and the trust people form in you is mainly due to your appearance.
A pocket square adds an extra
level of polish, but make sure it
doesn’t match your tie in either pattern or fabric
choice
The following should be taken care of by women, while dressing up for an interview …
• Colors• Hair, Make up and
Perfume• Shoes• Accessories
Norms
Hair, Makeup and PerfumeMakeup and PerfumeBe conservative with makeup. Makeup should not be noticeableMakeup should be chosen to match complexionBe very careful while choosing perfumes for social gatheringsMinimal cologne or perfume should be used
Shoes• Choose basic, conservative pumps• Low heels are recommended.• Should have closed toe and heel• Dark blue, black, brown, or maroon• Must match conservative tone of suit
Accessories• Jewelry should be minimal and subtle• Use a briefcase rather than a purse• No visible body piercing (nose rings, eyebrow rings, etc)
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