Interview

A structured meeting
between you and employer
 Recruitment Glossary
• Corporate Recruiter
• Agency Recruiter
• Contingency Recruiter
• Executive Recruiter
• Headhunter
• Outplacement Agency
• Tech Recruiter
 Recruitment Glossary
• C-Level
• Entry level
• Lead
• Active Candidate
• Returnship
• Hiring Pool
• CTC and In-hand salary
• LPA (Lakh Per Annum)
 Recruitment Glossary
• Purple Squirrel
• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
• Recruitment Management System (RMS)
• Referral Incentive
• Screening
• Behavioral Interview
• Lateral Hiring
• Poaching
 Recruitment Glossary
• Exit Interview
• Group Interview
• Panel Interview
• Structured Interview Process
• Technical Interview
• Whiteboard Interview
• Elevator Pitch
• Job Hopper
 Phases of Interview

Pre (Plan of Action)

During (Performance)

Post (Follow-up)
 1.Pre-Planning

• Study the Job description

• Research the Organization
• Research yourself
• Draft suitable Resume
• Prepare and Practice your Answers
• Polish your Image
• Role Playing and VMR
2.During the Interview (Performance Time)

Performance
Interview Questions

Body Language & Attire

Confidence & Positive Attitude

 Interview Questions

Questions Can you do the job? (skills, abilities,

qualifications)

How will you do the job? (interest,

attitude & motivation)

How will you fit into the organisation?

(personality)
Interview vocabulary that demonstrates leadership capabilities

• Negotiated: "In my previous job, I negotiated client contracts to find a price

point that worked best for their needs."
• Supervised: "I supervised a team of 10 product engineers throughout the
design and testing phases for prototypes."
• Coordinated: "I was responsible for coordinating department activities in
the absence of my direct superior."
• Monitored: "I monitored three of our major accounts to check for
transaction errors or outstanding debts."
• Managed: "I had the pleasure of managing the daily activities of 25
employees during my time as a sales manager."
• Pioneered: "I pioneered a new task delegation system to enhance
department productivity by 15%."
Interview vocabulary that demonstrates dependability

• Loyal: "I would describe myself as a loyal individual who goes above and beyond to help
others in the workplace."
• Punctual: "I am always punctual whether it's getting to work on-time or meeting
deadlines because I have a deep respect for my coworkers and the company I work for."
• Responsible: "In my previous job, I was responsible for handling payroll processing and
preparing checks before paydays."
• Accessible: "I like to make myself accessible to new employees to help them feel
welcomed and supported. I do this by sending them a welcome email, stopping by their
desk and keeping my office door open for any questions they may have."
• Consistent: "I am a very consistent employee and others can always count on me to hit
my quotas and produce quality work."
• Trustworthy: "I believe that one of my most marketable qualities is trustworthiness. I
always respect the privacy of others and I understand how important it is to refrain from
speaking about confidential business information."
Interview vocabulary that demonstrates enthusiasm

• Excited: "I always get excited when faced with a new project or challenge to overcome
because I know I have the opportunity to get out of my comfort zone and expand my skill
sets."
• Invigorated: "My favorite part of the event planning process is event set-up because it
always invigorates me and makes me want to put on the best event possible for our
clients."
• Fascinated: "I'm fascinated by consumer trends and how they evolve over time. It fuels
my motivation to perform research tasks."
• Optimistic: "One of my best strengths is that I have an optimistic mindset. It enables me
to persevere through challenging projects and help others see things in a positive way."
• Eager: "I am eager to apply my customer service skills and assist customers with
troubleshooting technical issues."
• Passionate: "I'm extremely passionate about public health. I specifically love to complete
research on local health trends and develop programs to increase healthy living habits."
Interview vocabulary that demonstrates cultural fit

• Accountable: "I always hold myself accountable to ensure that I meet deadlines and own up
to my mistakes."
• Transparent: "I believe that transparency is so important when overseeing organizational
changes. It allows for continued trust between employees and management and it also
helps employees understand the purpose of sudden changes in budgeting or work
activities."
• Open-minded: "I think it's important to be open-minded to new ideas and opinions
because your ability to take on new challenges or roles influences your ability to evolve with
your company to accommodate its goals."
• Innovative: "In my previous job as an HR generalist, I worked hard to create innovative
onboarding procedures that significantly enhanced the hiring process."
• Committed: "I am committed to providing superb customer service in my role as a
customer service representative."
• Respectful: "I believe that respect is a key aspect in maintaining coworker relationships and
customer satisfaction."
Interview vocabulary that demonstrates industry knowledge

• Marketed: "In my previous job, I marketed medical tools and equipment on

behalf of medical suppliers and pharmaceutical companies."
• Programmed: "I programmed computer software for HR and customer
service professionals to use."
• Recruited: "I recruited over 50 employees to work for my previous employer,
and to my knowledge, 43 of those hires are still there."
• Calibrated: "I was responsible for calibrating CNC machines to maintain
quality production while meeting production quotas."
• Scheduled: "I scheduled all rentals for our sports complex and adjusted
calendars depending on cancellations."
• Graded: "I graded countless reading responses and creative writing
assignments following curriculum guidelines and expectations."
Interview vocabulary that demonstrates successfulness

• Accomplished: "I accomplished several things during my time there,

including scanning and organizing all files into a digital filing system and
creating an employee feedback channel."
• Delivered: "I delivered on my promise to satisfy a client and got their
contract renewed for another three years."
• Resolved: "I resolved a product defect and in the process made the design
even better."
• Increased: "I increased my monthly sales quota by 15%."
• Strengthened: "I strengthened our business's communication channels by
programming an internal system."
• Discovered: "I discovered a new reward system that motivated my team to
enhance their work efforts by 20%."
Interview vocabulary that demonstrates teamwork

• Supported: "When working with coworkers on a project, I always make sure to

support their ideas and compliment them on their creativity."
• Encouraged: "In my previous job, I encouraged my coworker to share their ideas for
a new marketing strategy. My boss ended up loving it, and they had the opportunity
to head the campaign."
• Collaborated: "I collaborated with the customer service and sales teams on a regular
basis to refine product designs, address defects and gauge consumer needs."
• Partnered: "I partnered with a member of the marketing department to create
effective job descriptions for job vacancies."
• Challenged: "I challenged my teammates to develop our ideas further before
finalizing our proposal."
• Delegated: "My teammates and I delegated tasks based on our strengths to
maximize our team efforts."
 Watch the Body Language
• First impressions very powerful
• Dress appropriately
• Allow time to relax
• Entrance, introductions & handshake
• Smile and make eye contact
• Be aware of own movements
• Watch body language of interviewer
Attire tells a lot!
Attire tells a lot!
Showcasing Positive Attitude
 3.Post Interview Process (Follow-up)
• Ask good questions
• Thank the interviewer
• Inquire about next steps in the process
• May drop a thank you e-mail
• Take some time to reflect
- Overall, how well did I do?
- What went well?
- What steps can I take next time to
improve?
Let’s start practicing….
 Interview Questions

Prepare your answers on following

Questions:
• Introduce yourself
• What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• Why do you want to work with us?
• What do you know about our company?
• Why should we hire you?
Interview Questions-
Answers
Introduce yourself
In your answer, you should try to provide two key components:
• Who you are– A concise summary of your Academic, volunteer
Activity , or Experience
• What you’ve accomplished- A brief highlight reel of relevant skills,
project, internship, awards, or recognition
Sample Answer
• Thank you very much sir for giving me an opportunity to Introduce myself. I am
Aayesha shah from Ahmedabad. I am pursuing my B. Tech from CHARUSAT
University, Anand, Gujarat.
• My interest in computing skills is the reason I chose to pursue higher studies in
Computer Science. Post that, my internship experience and other practical
projects in the college further boosted my skills and knowledge in the same field.
• My father is a doctor, and my mother is a social worker. I have a younger brother
who is pursuing his B.Tech.
• I love playing basketball and have represented my school in many competitions.
My active participation in sports has taught me many skills. I am also an active
member of my school alumni club and take initiative in organizing alumni meets.
• Apart from that my fascination for languages motivated me to learn French and
Japanese language.
What are your strengths/Skills?
• Emphasize a positive quality or skill that's needed for the job.
• Make a list of your skills, dividing them into three categories:
• Knowledge-based skills: Acquired from education and experience
(e.g., computer skills, languages, degrees, training and technical
ability).
• Transferable skills: Your soft skills (e.g., communication and people
skills, analytical problem solving and planning skills)
• Personal traits: Your unique qualities (e.g., flexible, friendly, hard
working, expressive, formal, punctual and being a team player).
Sample Answer-1
• Whenever new software is released, I’m always the
first one to test and get familiar with it. I love pushing
the edge and learning every aspect of the new
software. In fact, just last week I found a software
issue with one of my video games. I called the
developer, and they fixed it right away. This position
will give me the opportunity to apply my passion and
help make programs better for your company.
Sample Answer-2
I’ve always preferred to work in groups and find that my
collaborative nature is one of my strongest attributes. On
projects that I directed, I work well to inspire diverse
team members and work side by side with them to
achieve the project goals. In fact, I can also increase
productivity of team members through my motivational
skills.
Sample Answer-3
I believe that my greatest strength is the ability to solve
problems quickly and efficiently. I can see any given situation
from multiple perspectives, which makes me uniquely qualified
to complete my work even under challenging conditions. That
problem solving allows me to be a better communicator. I
think my ability to see all sides of an issue will make me a
great asset to the team.
 Why do you want to work with us?
• I have found out that Google is currently the company with the best
training & development policy. This is really a good chance for me to
develop my career.
• Deloitte is the number one in IT Consultancy industry which I have
long been studying and aiming for. I hope with my ability and the
opportunity to work here, I will be able to make a breakthrough in
service Industry.
• This is a new industry in Fin-Tech sector. I am researching on this
industry and aiming to be a leading specialist in the sector. Therefore,
I would like to have an opportunity to develop my career as expected
as this opportunity.
Why do you want to work with us?
• “Sir, me being a fresher would actually help the organization. I do not
have any personal commitments. So, I can spend long hours at work
and be completely focused on the tasks. Besides, I do not have any
mental or cultural baggage. I come with an open mind, high on
energy, eager to learn fast and bring in fresh ideas. My academics
have been extraordinary and I intend putting to practice whatever I
have learnt to good use. Besides, I have the skill-sets required for the
job. You can definitely count on my abilities.”
 Why should we hire you?
• I am the best fit for this job profile, due to my outstanding
programming (C, C++, C#, HTML, and .Net), networking, analytical and
problem solving skills. Also, I have practical experience in many
Operating Systems. Although, I am very flexible, I can mold my-self in
any direction and situation to successfully complete the assigned
work by giving 100% result. So, presence of mine in this organization
will be surely beneficial for me and this organization.
Why should we hire you?
• I am a fresher and I have just started my career, I am not having any
practical experience, but I really want to practically research and
experience my potential by providing the best services to the
company/organization. It will be my honor and respect to work with you
and with this company’s employees.
• As per my knowledge, the primary goal of any company while hiring
fresher is their hardworking nature, team player and proactiveness in past
years. I am hard working, team player and proactive – in my school and
colleges, I was one among that set of students who had been finishing
there task or assignments on time and respected by my peers.
• I am the best fit for this job profile, due to my formidable networking,
analytical and problem-solving skills. Also, I have practical experience in
many of the Operating Systems.