Job Interviews

Things to remember
“before interview”
 Things to remember “before interview”

1. Knowing the day, date, time, venue, routs and interviewer

2. Preparing formal dress + haircut, trimming etc
3. Arriving 10-15 minutes earlier
4. Keeping required documents
5. Knowing yourself
6. Knowing the position
7. Knowing the organization
8. Knowing possible questions
9. Knowing the question (s) you will ask
10. Learning from insiders
Things to remember
“during interview”
 Things to remember “during interview”

1. Putting cell phone on silent mode

2. Making first impression (handshake, smile)
3. Waiting to be asked to sit down
4. Listening the questions calmly
5. Giving organized answers
6. Not arguing over any point
7. Not interrupting
8. Requesting to repeat if not heard properly
9. Asking thoughtful question
10. Avoiding fidgeting
11. Confirming about follow-up
12. Thanking the interviewer for the interview and time
13. Having warm handshake with pleasant smile in the end
Things to remember
“after interview”
 Things to remember “after interview”

1. Fulfilling documentation requirements, if

any
2. Sending thank-you note
3. Re-assessing your answers
 Interviewer’s
Responsibilities
 Interviewer’s Responsibilities

1. Setting warm-up period

2. Encouraging the interviewee to be frank in discussion
3. Asking planned questions
4. Giving time to interviewee
5. Keeping the control of interview
6. Focusing the open-ended questions (and avoiding dead-
end/ closed questions)
7. Asking question from the interviewee in the end of
interview.
8. Ending with handshake and smile
Interview Questions
 Interview Questions

1. Tell me about yourself.

2. Why did you leave your last position?
3. What do you know about this company?
4. What are your goals?
5. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
6. Why do you want to work for this company?
7. What has been your most significant achievement?
8. How would your last boss and colleagues describe you?
9. Why should we hire you?
10. Where do you see yourself in five year from today?
11. What are your salary expectations?
 Interview Questions

1. Tell me about yourself.

2. Why did you leave your last position?
3. What do you know about this company?
4. What are your goals?
5. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
6. Why do you want to work for this company?
7. What has been your most significant achievement?
8. How would your last boss and colleagues describe you?
9. Why should we hire you?
10. Where do you see yourself in five year from today?
11. What are your salary expectations?
Soft Skills
 Soft Skills
Communication (listener, presenter, can read body
language, story teller, negotiator etc)

Critical thinking (creative, adaptable, observer, flexible,

innovative, problem solver, researcher etc)

Leadership (conflict management, decision making,

inspiring, deal maker, mentor, motivating etc)

Positive attitude (courteous, honest, friendly, confident,

cooperative, respectful, patient, enthusiastic)

Work ethic (attentive, dedicated, competitive, reliable, self-

directed, etc)
Behavioural Questions
 Behavioural Questions

How an applicant handled a specific situation in the past.

Based on soft skills

PARK
 Behavioural Question

P: Problem: Explain the relevant problem (with context)

A: Action: What action did you take to address the problem

R: Result: What was the result(s) of your action?

K: Knowledge: What knowledge did you gain by dealing with

the problem?
ACTIVITY
Questions to Be avoided
 Question to Be Avoided

Religion
Colour
Race
Place of birth
Marital status
Political beliefs
Addictions,,, etc.

Responding to Such Questions

 Responding to Avoidable Question

E.g.

“Could you please tell me how my (age, marital status, place

of birth, etc.) might have any bearing on the job I am
applying for?”

“That’s a very interesting question. I’d be happy to answer it

if you could tell me the reason for asking it?”
Non-Verbal Communication
‘During Interview’
 Non-Verbal Communication ‘During Interview’

Appearance/ attire/ dressing

Handshake
Smile
Permission for sitting
Pulling chair
Sitting properly
Hands in the lap
Eye contact
Hands movement
Nodding head