Succeeding in Interviews Objectives

In this session, you will learn to:

Experience your first interview Understand the interview process

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Succeeding in Interviews

Activity: My First Interview

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Succeeding in Interviews Activity: Observation/Experience

What did you observe/experience?
Preparation Appearance Body language Etiquette Ability to handle standard questions Signing off/closing interview on a positive note

How was the candidate performance on these parameters?

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Succeeding in Interviews Interview Process

An interview is a mutual exchange of information between an employer and an interviewee for a particular job position. A candidate profile can be shortlisted on the basis of:
Communication Attitude Knowledge Energy and enthusiasm Skills

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Succeeding in Interviews Interview Process (Contd.)

The most prevalent process involves the following rounds:
Submission of application with resume Written test for aptitude/Numerical ability/Reasoning/General knowledge Shortlisting based on internal parameters First round of face-to-face or telephonic interview Second round of interview with senior/s Group discussion Final Interview

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Succeeding in Interviews Interview Process (Contd.)

An interviewer can be:
An individual

A panel

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Succeeding in Interviews Interview Process (Contd.)

Various types of interview are:
Face-to-face

Telephonic

Video conference or web chat

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Succeeding in Interviews Summary

In this session, you learnt that:
The following are the various types of interview:
Face-to-face Telephonic Video conferencing or web chat

The following points can help you prepare before, during, and after interviews:
Preparation Appearance Body language Etiquette Guidelines Some expected questions Signing off

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