An interview is a conversation between two or more people where questions are asked by the

interviewer to elicit facts or statements from the interviewee. Interviews are a standard part of
journalism and media reporting, but are also employed in many other situations, including
TYPES OF INTERVIEW
Screening Interview Telephone Interview
Video Conferencing One-on-One Interview
Panel Interview Group Interview
DESIRABLE QUALITIES
Prospective candidates must aim at reflecting the following traits:
Clarity of thought Balance point of view
Logical thinking Sincerity
Capacity to conceptualize Presence of mind
Cool composure Maturity
Openness Good understanding of fundamentals.
TIPS TO SUCCESS IN AN INTERVIEW
 Start Strong First and foremost, as soon as you have an opportunity to speak, start
talking. Talk loudly and confidently
 Talk First Introducing yourself to people first is a good way to make sure that
communication is instigated right away.. When you meet someone new, make an effort to
introduce yourself first and engage in pleasant conversation.
 Make Eye Contact. Part of communication is body language, so this eye contact is
important if you want to make sure the interviewer appreciates your company.
 Be Friendly You want people to like you in general. Being friendly is the best way to do
this. People like nice people.
 Engage in DiscussionsInterestingly, one of the best ways to open up great communication
is to present a disagreement up for discussions. It is disagreements, not agreements, that
stimulate good discussion.
 Listen . Good communication skills include listening and letting the person know you heard
what was said

Don't Be Too Familiar The interview is a professional meeting to talk business. This is not about making
a new friend. Your level of familiarity should mimic the interviewer's demeanor.
Use Appropriate Language It's a given that you should use professional language during the interview.
Be aware of any inappropriate slang words or references to age, race, religion, politics - these topics
could send you out the door very quickly.
Don't Be Cocky. There should be a fine balance between confidence, professionalism and modesty. Even
if you're putting on a performance to demonstrate your ability, overconfidence is as bad, if not worse.
Take Care to Answer the Questions When interviewers ask for an example of a time when you did
something, they are asking behavioral interview questions, which are designed to elicit a sample of your
past behavior. If you fail to relate a specific example, you not only don't answer the question, but you
also miss an opportunity to prove your ability and talk about your skills.
Ask Questions When asked if they have any questions, ask questions that demonstrate an interest in
what goes on in the company. Asking questions also gives you the opportunity to find out if this is the
right place for you.

Don't Appear Desper Don’t appear desperate and less confident by showing “please, please hire me"
approach, . Reflect the three Cs during the interview: cool, calm and confidence.

Utilize small talk. Communicate effectively in a job interview by using the small talk at the
beginning. Smile, respond to pleasantries and be sure to shake your interviewer's hand.

Stay positive.Effective communication in a job interview should focus on positive or neutral topics, not
negative ones. Avoid mentioning any negative news issues or controversial current events that will
cause the mood of the interview to shift in a negative direction.

Answer the questions. Communicate clearly in by answering the questions you're asked
succinctly without elaboration or extra examples. Answer questions thoroughly and completely

Be professional.. Remember that you're in a business setting, interviewing for a professional

position and conduct yourself accordingly.
Skip the slang. Speak professionally during your interview with complete sentences and no
slang terms or colloquialisms.
. Avoid "um." Avoid using filler words like "um" or "like" in sentences or to fill gaps in the
conversation when you're speaking during the interview. This habit will make you sound
unpolished and unprofessional

Let the interviewer run the interview. It's important to let your interviewer steer the interview
in the direction he wants or needs it to go. Don't interrupt him if he's discussing something.
Breathe. Take a few deep breaths to calm down if you feel yourself getting nervous during the
interview. This pause will help you regain focus and maintain your level of confidence
Good Communication Will Help You Get a Job, you should be able to impress employers
with your intelligence and personality. Using the above tips, you will be able to engage in
conversation and help yourself appear interesting to the interviewer.
Dos:Have your resume, organization information, points that you want to highlight, and list of
questions you may want to ask and have a short list of your accomplishments.
 Dress up professionally.
 Greet interviewer enthusiastically and sit comfortably 
 Have a pen and paper handy to keep notes or write down any questions that come up;.
 Speak slowly, enunciate clearly, and vary your voice tone, tempo, and pitch to keep the
interviewers attention
 Stay positive.,Appear confident
 Provide short answers that make interchange easier. do not interrupt the interviewer.
 Restate the question if you have not fully heard or understood it.
 It is important to be thoroughly prepared – know the job and know yourself.
 Make eye contact with the person asking the questions, but also to give every member on
the panel your attention, regardless of if they ask any questions at all – treat them all
with equal importance
  Practice
 Thank the interviewers before leaving
Don’ts
Don’t blame your circumstances. Don’t exhibit your nervousness.
Don’t find fault with your earlier employer Don’t tell lies.
Don’t use vocalized pause while answering. . Don’t fidget about in your chair
Don’t bluff about the issues you are not aware of . Don’t answer emotionally
Interview Formats: Behavioural Interview , Situational Interview ,Structured Interview
Unstructured Interview ,Semi-Structured Interview , Case Interview ,Testing/Assessment
SAMPLE QUESTION ANSWER

What types of people do you find it difficult to get on with?

A possible answer for this question could be: “I get on with all types of people, but get frustrated
when working with those who don’t share my work ethic.In these situations, I find that by
developing a good rapport the person, letting them know how important their contribution is to
getting the job done, and appealing to their better nature………things get done.”
Tell me about a time when you successfully dealt with conflict.

Choose an example where you had to work hard to come to a mutually beneficial outcome. Points that
you may want to consider when preparing your answer:

Emphasise that you always act calmly even if the other party is aggressive and that you never
personalise a situation. Mention that you actively listen and try to understand the other person’s
viewpoint. Show that you are open to the idea that a third position may exist and that by working
together a creative solution may be found. Highlight that if approached correctly you think
conflict can be positive as it can deepen your awareness of a situation, sharpen your focus and
force you to think outside of the box.
Tell me about the most difficult or complex idea you have had to explain to someone.

When communicating complex ideas, you keep your message simple and straightforward – avoiding
technical jargon and overusing statistics. You don’t expect people to have the same background
knowledge as you and are careful to introduce your idea in clear, concise terms. You find that giving
examples, using pictures and graphs helps clarify difficult concepts and can be useful as people have
different learning styles. You always encourage questions and if somebody is having difficulty
understanding, you are quick to adapt your style.

QUESTION FOR MOCK INTERVIEW SESSIONS:

 Why do you want this job?

• Why are you the best person for the job?
• What relevant experience do you have?
• Why are you interested in working for this company?
• What can you contribute to this company?
• What do you know about this company?
 • Why should we hire you?
• How would you describe yourself?
 Do you work well with other people?
 Do you take work home with you? –
 How are you different from the competitor
 How do you handle stress and pressure?
 What motivates you?
 Tell me about yourself. -
 What are you passionate about? -
 What are your hobbies? –
 What is your dream job? -
 What is your professional development plan?
 What makes you angry? -
 When was the last time you were angry? What happened? -
 Do you prefer to work independently or on a team?
 Give some examples of teamwork. -
 How do you evaluate success?
 What major challenges and problems did you face? How did you handle them? –
 What are your salary expectations?