SUBMITTED TO – SUBMITTED BY –

MRS. KRISHNA AKSHAY GABA

AKHIL KAMAL
Interviewing-What is it?

- A structured
meeting between
you and an
employer
- Interviewing is a
skill- like riding
your bike
- PRACTICE makes
PERFECT
 Types of Interviews

Phone: used as an initial screen of candidates or to

narrow the pool of applicants
One-on-One: most common interview style and
incorporates you with the potential employer
Panel or Group: allows many individuals to interview
you at once
Meal: used to see how you interact or function in a
social setting
Second or On-site Interview: this allows one to get a
tour of the facility, meet the staff, and additional
questioning from different employees and/or
administration
Pre-Interview Preparation

Research position, company, & industry

Know yourself and be able to articulate
skills, strengths, accomplishments, and
career goals
Prepare necessary materials (Copies of
resume, references, portfolio/pen, palm
pilot or organizer, breath mints)
Ask for directions and where to park
Arriving

Be sure to allow yourself plenty of

time to arrive at your destination
(you may want to conduct a dry run
prior to your interview day)
Try to arrive 10-15 minutes early at
the site to allow you to park, walk to
the interview, use the restroom, or
just gather yourself
Greeting & Introduction

Only 1 chance to make a

good 1st impression
Dress appropriately
Smile
Maintain eye contact
Firm handshake
Remain poised and
confident
 Body Language:
What signals are you sending?
Positive Signals Negative Signals
Leaning forward = Crossed arms =
interest defensive
Smiling = friendly Fidgeting hands or
Nodding = attentive tapping feet = nervous
and alert or bored
Eye contact = curious Lack of eye contact =
and focused untrustworthy
Leaning back=
discomfort
Types of Interview Questions

Standard or Sample Questions

Tell me about yourself?
traditional- What is your greatest
strength? Weakness?
targeting your
Why did you choose to
education, work interview with us?
experiences, and What did you like most
career goals about your last job? Least?
What are your short and
long term career goals?
General Interview Strategies

-Be prepared to talk about yourself and your

experiences
-Master the art of storytelling
-Provide specific and concrete examples of
your results/accomplishments
-Remain positive, enthusiastic, poised, and
confident throughout the interview process
General Interview Strategies

Remain calm,
relaxed, and be
yourself
Try to focus on the
message you are
trying to convey--
NOT how well you
are doing!
Dressing for Success-Men

Suit-Single or double breasted

Polished shoes
Solid white shirt
Conservative tie
Neatly groomed hair, beard, and mustache
Avoid strong colognes, earrings, and body
piercing
Dressing for Success-Women

Pant or skirt suit

Pumps with small to medium heels
Light makeup, perfume, and jewelry
Wear neutral color hosiery
 FOLLOW-UP

Ask good questions

Thank the interviewer

Request a business card

Inquire about next steps in the process

Final Thoughts

Remember that only 15% of the

success of an interview is out of your
control
Take some time to reflect
- Overall, how well did I do?
- What went well?
- What steps can I take next time to
improve?
 Suggestions
Conduct a test run the day before the interview
Practice! Practice! Practice!
•Obtain a list of practice interview questions and jot down short
answers
• Stand in front of a mirror and rehearse your answers
•Schedule an appointment for a mock interview with Career
Services
Get a good night’s sleep-be well rested and alert for the
interview
Be relaxed and be yourself!