Tools and skills required to walk out of an interview with a job offer

1. Interview Skills RVS Coimbatore

2. Today’s Agenda What are interviews and Why? The process Home work for interviews Regular questions On the interview day Questions you can ask… Do’s and Don'ts

3. What is an interview? Next step in the application process 1) Info gathering 2) Resume preparation 3) Resume submission 4)INTERVIEW 5) Subsequent interviews 6) Job offer

4. Why? To determine if This job & You ARE a GOOD MATCH

5. What happens at the interview? Three parts: Introduction Body Closing

7. Handshake?

9. More information from the candidate

10. Candidate asks questions

13. Employer: reviews candidate’s experience and abilities

14. Can you do the job? (skills, abilities, qualifications)

15. Will you do the job? (interest, attitude & motivation)

17. What does this position offer me?

18. How does it fit with my career plans?

20. Check CV

21. Anticipate questions and identify relevant examples

23. Contacts with knowledge of organisation or sector

24. Relevant articles in the press

26. Typical Questions About you Tell me about yourself - Bring me up to date with your Resume? Why did you choose that particular degree programme? What experience have you had that is relevant to this post? What would you consider your major achievements to date?

27. About the job What interests you about this job? What do you know about this organisation? What other options are you considering? How do you see your career developing – 5 years? If you were Head of Department, what would be your priorities?

28. General Awareness What do you think of the Government’s policy on college fees? What do you think about President Abdul Kalam Your opinions about Copenhagen Should Andhra be divided

29. Competency/Behaviour based Company identifies key skills required for job Designs questions to elicit evidence of skills Emphasis on past behaviour as predictor of success

30. Teamwork Describe a team project you worked on. What problems arose? How did you deal with them?

31. Communication Skills Communication Skills: Describe situation when you had to persuade others to support your view. Give an example of any reports you’ve written which illustrate your writing skills

32. Interpersonal skills Interpersonal skills: What kinds of people do you find it difficult to work with? How do you handle those situations?

33. Taking Responsibility Describe a time when you took responsibility to achieve a challenging goal

34. A good answer should have three parts. Think of it as a “STAR” response 1. ST: Situation or Task. Describe the context in which the behavior or action took place.2. A: Action.Logically take the interviewer through the STEPS you took to handle the situation or resolve the problem3. R: Results.Explain your results even if you weren't as successful as you'd hoped.

35. Your Answers Listen carefully, seek clarification Illustrate answers with real examples and evidence Be positive – constructive criticism Keep answers specific and succinct Take time to respond Be alert to interviewer’s body language Speak clearly, smile and show enthusiasm Know what you want to say, and find the opportunity

36. Your Questions Training programmes Career development opportunities Types of projects & responsibilities Reporting structure Performance appraisal Profile of staff Questions about topics raised in interview What happens next?

37. Watch the Body Language First impressions very powerful Halo effect or Devil effect Allow time to relax Dress appropriately Entrance, introductions & handshake Smile and make eye contact Be aware of own movements Watch body language of interviewer

38. Positive Body Language Positive Entrance Enthusiasm Relaxed Smile Direct Eye Contact Straight Posture Firm Handshake Leaning Slightly Forward Use of Hand Movement Feet Flat on Floor

39. Negative Body Language Lack of Enthusiasm or Curiosity Frowning Weak Handshake Lack of Eye Contact Staring Nervous Movements Arms Crossed Hands Clenched Looking at Watch

41. Obtain follow-up information

42. Thank the interviewer(s)