ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have taken efforts in this project. However, it would not have been possible without the kind support and help of many individuals. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all of them. I am highly indebted to my subject teacher Ms. Shafaq Zareen for her guidance and support in completing the project. She had been very kind & patient while suggesting me the outlines of this project and correcting my doubts. I thank her for her overall support. I would like to express my gratitude towards my parents for their kind co-operation & encouragement which help me in completion of the project. My thanks and appreciations also go to my friends in searching the matter for the project from various books or websites. I would like to express my special thanks to all the people who have willingly helped me out with their abilities.

INTERVIEWS
The term Interview has been derived from the French Word Entre Voir that means to glimpse or to see each other. By definition it means a formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person for assessing his qualifications.

ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF INTERVIEWS1. There must be two parties- Interviewer & Interviewee 2. There should be a definite purpose, known to both parties 3. Interview should be pre-arranged 4. There should be clear exchange of information 5. Both parties need to prepare for the event

It is a skill-like riding a bike. PRACTICE makes PERFECT.

Interviewing Is A Two Way Street

-Interviewers are attempting to determine if the applicant is an appropriate fit for the job and their culture.

-Interviewee should decide if the environment is right for him.

Purposes of interviews
a. Job or employment interviews for selection of suitable persons on the basis of their qualification & experience. b. Interviews held by companies for periodic evaluation of workers. c. A meeting on conversation between a journalist or radio or television presenter and a person whose views/ideas are sought for broadcasting. d. Interview given by a celebrity in question-answer session to a selected audience. e. Exit interview held to determine persons reasons for leaving the organization. f. Admission interview of a candidate for admission to a course in higher education/professional training. g. Interviews conducted by company personnel to gather information on matters like workers attitude, working conditions, managerial effectiveness, etc. h. Interrogation of a person by police about some happening.

Types Of Interviews
There are several types of interviews. Some of them are-

1. Traditional Interviews-

In a Traditional Interview, interviewee is asked a series of questions which typically have straight forward answers like what are your strengths & weaknesses? or what major challenges & problems did you face? how did you handle them? or describe a typical work week. Companies use screening tools to ensure that candidates meet minimum qualification requirements. Computer programs are among the tools used to weed out unqualified candidates. Screening interviewers often have honed skills to determine whether there is anything that might disqualify you for the position or if you will be expensive for the company.

2. Screening Interviews-

3. Informational Interview-

On the opposite end of the stress spectrum from screening interviews is the informational interview. During an informational interview, the jobseeker and employer exchange information and get to know one another better without reference to a specific job opening.

4. Lunch & Dinner Interviews-

Interviews are often

stressful- even for job seekers who have interviewed many times. Interviewing can be even more stressful when you are expected to eat and talk at the same time. One of the reasons employers take job candidates out to lunch or dinner is to evaluate their social skills & to see if they can handle themselves gracefully under pressure.

5. Behavioral Interviews-

In behavioral interview, an employer has decided what skills are needed in the person they hire & will ask questions to find out if the candidate has those skills. Instead of asking how you would behave, they will ask how you did behave. The interviewer will want to know how you handled a situation, instead of what you might do in the future. There are two types of group interviews. One is being interviewed by a group (or panel) of interviers, the other is being interviewed with a group of other applicants. Employers sometimes schedule job interviews in a public place like a

6. Group Interviews-

7. Interviewing in a Public Place-

coffee shop, or restaurants. It could be because they are hiring for a field position & they dont have a local office. Or, it may be convenient to interview candidates in a setting other than the office, especially if you dont want your current employees to know that youre hiring.

8. Telephone Interviews-

Employers use telephone

interviews as a way of identifying and recruiting candidates for employment. Phone interviews are often used to screen candidates in order to narrow the pool of applicants who will be invited for in personal interviews. They are also used as way to minimize the expenses involved in interviewing out-of-town candidates.

9. Video interviews-

Companies hiring at all levels, from entry-level to experienced professionals, are more

comfortable using technology (as we

can see from the growth in internet recruiting) and video interviewing is becoming the next step in the online recruiting process for many recruiters & employers.

10. Exit Interview-

An exit interview is a meeting between an employee who has resigned or been terminated and the companys Human Resources Department. The reason companies conduct exit interviews is to get feedback about the job the employee held, the work environment, and the organization.

Interview Etiquettes
(How To Impress)

Dress For Success

How a person dresses for an interview depends upon the job

for which they are interviewing. A general rule is to be one step above the required attire for the company. For example, if most of the men are wearing slacks and a sport coat, wear slacks with a coat and tie. If the women are wearing slacks, wear a suit.

For Men
Dark-colored suit (navy, dark brown, or charcoal)

Solid-colored shirt (white, cream, or light blue) Wear dress socks that match their slacks and shoes.

For Women

If women choose to wear a skirt suit, the skirt should be no

more than two inches above the knee.

Women should be in dress shoes with heals no more than 2

inch, with closed toes and heels.

Wear hose that match their shoes.

Men & Women

All clothing should be clean and well pressed. Shoes finish the outfit.

They should be new and well

polished.
Jewelry should be very conservative and simple, no more than

eight pieces.
Go light or not at all with cologne and perfume. Hair should be well groomed and conservative.

No unusual

colors. Keep hair away from the face.

What to carry?

Interviewees should carry a notebook containing copies of

his/her resume, cover letter, job application, references, and a pen and paper for notes.

Before The Interview

Scout out the location of the interview. Know how to get there and how long it

takes.
See how the people in the office dress. Ask questions about the company. Pick up literature with information about the company. To increase confidence, practice possible interview questions

before the interview.

The interview begins in the waiting room, the receptionist will

likely notice unprofessional behavior.

Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early.

Things NOT to do in the Waiting Room

Ignore the receptionists attempts to talk to you. Bring someone with you. Smoking, eating, or chewing gum. Asking to use the phone or talking on your cell phone.

Listening to an MP3 player. Reading a book or magazine of poor taste. Applying makeup or brushing your hair. Pestering or distracting employees as they pass through.

During The Interview

Greet the interviewer by name and with a firm handshake. Do not smoke or chew gum. Use good posture. Do not fidget.

Maintain good eye contact with everyone in the room. Have some well researched questions ready to ask about

the company.
Keep your personal life private. Do not answer illegal

questions such as marital status or age.

After The Interview

Write a thoughtful and courteous thank you note immediately

after the interview thanking the interviewer for his/her time and interest.
Let the potential employer know of your enthusiasm for the

position.
Let the interviewer know you are confident that your skills

will match well with the position.

Write the thank you note in a business format, on 100%

cotton fiber paper.