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    Today you have to run faster to stay in the same place

    - Philip Kotler

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    S0ME DISTURBING FACTS....

    FIRST TIME JOB SEEKERS/STUDENTS REVEAL.*

    Only 23% graduates from Tier 2 & Tier 3 MBAinstitutes are found employable - MeritTrac

    Study 2008 Only 25% of Engineering Graduates areemployable NASSCOM Survey, July 2007

    Only 25% ofgraduates in India are Employable Mercer Consulting 2008

    Very few candidates succeed in their first 10Interview Processes- Independent Study.

    By Seven Rings International

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    Interview

    Entrevoir (French)

    to have a glimpse of

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    between 2 or more people.

    An interview is not an

    An interview is a

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    Its not about

    Its only about

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    The Mobile Handset

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    Its only for

    Its a part of life

    Education

    Job

    BusinessMedia

    Socialprince dudhatra-9724949948

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    Bottom line Test

    Answering Three key questions

    Can he do the job? (Competence)

    Will he do the job? (Motivation)

    Will he fit in (Team/Organization)? (Match)

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    You must sufficiently impress

    your interviewer bothprofessionally and personally

    to be offered the job.prince dudhatra-9724949948

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    The interview is the focal point

    of all your work search efforts.

    Its an opportunity

    to sell yourself in person.

    Its purpose,

    is ultimately to get the job offer.prince dudhatra-9724949948

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    "The Greatest Job Finding Secret."

    Find out what people want,

    than show them howyou can help them get it.

    You must...Find out what the buyer is buying.Sell what the buyer is buying.

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    If a well prepared resume leads

    you to an interview,a good interview may lead to a job.

    No matter how qualified you are on paper,

    you need to present yourself to the people

    who have the authority to hire you.prince dudhatra-9724949948

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    The purpose of the interview from the

    employers point of view is to

    assess/evaluate your suitability,

    relative to other applicants.

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    THE ROLE OF THE INTERVIEWER

    In an ideal situation,

    the interviewer will view him/herself as a host

    and will want to create a friendly,

    comfortable environment for the interview.

    She/he will have planned the interview structure

    and questions and will be comfortable with his/her ability

    to make effective selection decisions.prince dudhatra-9724949948

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    Resume Is a French word meaning "summary", and trueto the word meaning, signifies a summary of one'semployment, education, and other skills, used inapplying for a new position.

    A resume seldom exceeds one side of an A4 sheet, andat the most two sides.

    They do not list out all the education and qualifications,but only highlight specific skills customized to targetthe job profile in question.

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    A resume is usually broken into bullets.

    A good resume starts with a brief Summary ofQualifications, followed by Areas of Strength or

    Industry Expertise in keywords, followed byProfessional Experience in reverse chronological order.

    Focus is on the most recent experiences, and priorexperiences summarized.

    The content aims at providing the reader a balance ofresponsibilities and accomplishments for each position.

    After Work experience come Professional Affiliations,Computer Skills, and Education

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    C.V Is a Latin word meaning "course of life".Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) is therefore a regular orparticular course of study pertaining to education andlife. A C.V. is more detailed than a rsum, usually 2 to3 pages, but can run even longer as per the requirement.

    A C.V. generally lists out every skills, jobs, degrees,

    and professional affiliations the applicant has acquired,usually in chronological order.

    A C.V. displays general talent rather than specific skillsfor any specific positions.

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    Bio Data the short form for Biographical Data, is the old-fashioned terminology for Resume or C.V. The emphasis in a biodata is on personal particulars like date of birth, religion, sex,race, nationality, residence, martial status, and the like.

    Next comes a chronological listing of education and experience.

    The things normally found in a resume, that is specific skills for

    the job in question comes last, and are seldom included.

    Bio-data also includes applications made inspecified formats asrequired by the company.

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    LEARNING GRID

    Unconscious

    Incompetence

    Conscious

    incompetence

    Conscious competenceUnconscious

    competence

    I II

    IIIIV

    Awareness

    Learning/Training

    Practice

    Unlearning/Review

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    Prepare yourself with effectiveinterview strategies before you

    actually go to an organization and

    meet with the interviewer.

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    FIND OUT DETAILS OF THE INTERVIEW

    Who will be interviewing you (name and title) andwhat style/format the interview will take.

    Ask if you are required to bring anything inparticular such as an additional resume,

    portfolio of past work etc.

    Determine if you will need to arrive earlyin order to complete an application form or testing.

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    RESEARCH THE ORGANIZATION

    Go through Organisations websiteBusiness directories

    Newspapers

    Trade journalsAnnual reports

    Speak to anyone you know who worksin the organization to see if

    they can provide an insiders viewpoint.

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    PREPARE YOUR INTERVIEW MATERIALS

    Extra copies of your resume

    Your reference list

    Letters of reference

    Copies of degrees & certificates,credentials/registration.

    Organize these in a folderwhich you can present neatly.

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    PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS IN YOUR APPEARANCE

    Ensure that buttons are done up, your shoes are polished, your nails are clean. Avoidwearing heavy fragrances. Again, be job-appropriate.

    HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO GET TO THE INTERVIEW

    Never be late. Ideally, you should arrive 15 minutes early in order to have time for one

    last check in the washroom mirror, and to feel relaxed.

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    YOU ARE ON THE MINUTE YOU ENTER THE BUILDING

    Managers are influenced by the impressionsof their assistants and support staff.

    If you are rude to the receptionist,that information will be relayed to the interviewer.

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    Researchers tell us that over 55% of the impact we have in a personalmeeting is our nonverbal presentation. This means the way we look in

    total. It includes dress, grooming, body language and facial expression.

    Dress Professionally

    Like you would if you were working in the position for which yourebeing considered. Dress includes your whole appearance from your

    shoes to your hair, and everything in between.

    CAUTION

    Wearing a new outfit for the first time to an interview is not

    recommended. Give it a test run.

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    Some DosSome Dos

    Dress smartly and reasonably conservatively.

    Dress in a manner that is professionally appropriate.

    A dark-coloured suit with white or light coloured

    shirt is the best option.

    Shoes should be well polished and in good condition.

    Wear a belt that matches your shoes.prince dudhatra-9724949948

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    Some Don'tsSome Don'ts

    Avoid loud colours and flashy ties

    Dont wear athletic shoes, sandal or chappals

    A brief case is good, Dont carry rucksack

    Make sure your hands and nails are clean

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    For ladiesFor ladies

    Avoid over make up and perfume

    Stay away from chunky jewelry & accessories

    Dont wear what you are uncomfortable with

    Dont wear very high heels

    Dont carry overloaded bagsprince dudhatra-9724949948

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    COMMUNICATION SKILLS

    Clear, concise, well organized thoughts

    Good listening skills (eye contact)

    Ask pertinent questions

    Use expressive effective vocabulary

    Participate in conversations and prepare closing question

    REMEMBER YOUR STRENGTHS

    Come with three stories that give examples of your strengths and skills

    Complete these statements:

    I have always been glad that I have the ability to

    My greatest achievement this year was

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    The Build UpThe Build Up

    Be punctualPolite

    Neat and sober appearance

    Do not carry too many objectsSeek permission to enterWait to be asked to sit

    Shake hands only if the person offers a

    handSit on chair slightly leaning forward

    Both hands on the table or chair arm.prince dudhatra-9724949948

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    Opening

    Establishing rapport

    Setting the agenda

    Information getting

    Closing

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    The InterviewThe Interview

    RelaxAnswer question in full sentences

    Think positive Be positiveBe friendly but not over familiar

    Ask questions if required but politelyIf you do not have the answer say so

    Do not lie or exaggerateListen well stop talking while interviewer starts

    Do not criticise your former employer

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    After the InterviewAfter the Interview

    Know when it is time to go

    Do not hurry but dont take too longCollect everything you brought

    Stand up Shake hands

    Smile Thank - Leave

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    Practice your handshake with different people and ask for feedback.

    Get into the habit of shaking hands whenever you greet someone.

    Observe what you feel is, and is not, a good handshake.

    When meeting someone, listen to the other persons name and state

    yours clearly. The sooner you can use the other persons name thebetter.

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    Visualize yourself in the interview.

    See yourself- how you are dressed, how you are looking (confident,

    professional, enthusiastic).Watch yourself shake hands as you meet the interview panel, take

    your chair and poise and sit in a comfortable position eager to

    experience the meeting.

    Observe how well you are responding to the questions; questions youanticipated they would ask and have given some thought to.

    Notice how you are feeling as you have the opportunity to

    demonstrate that youve done your homework by analyzing what

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    This refers to the way we carry ourselves and the nonverbal messages

    that are transmitted by our gestures or mannerisms.

    Shake hands. Do not hesitate about taking the lead by offering your

    hand first.

    Walk and stand straight head erect and sitting squarely on your

    shoulders.

    Sit upright (avoid slouching), feet flat on the floor or crossed at the

    ankles, whichever is most comfortable.

    Sitting up and leaning forward shows interest and enthusiasm.

    Make eye contact with all interviewers.prince dudhatra-9724949948

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    Hands and arms should be in an open position, resting on your lap,

    arms at your chair or at your side.

    Avoid fidgeting, squirming, rocking, or playing with objects, yourhair, clothing, etc.

    Wear a friendly, welcoming smile on your face.

    Look confident.

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    A positive, expectant attitude.

    Belief that you have something valuable to offer to this organization.

    An awareness that you can handle anything that comes up in the

    interview.

    Knowledge that youve prepared well for this big event and youre

    ready!

    Willingness to be yourself.

    Additional copies of your resume.

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    Transcripts and an original of your degree/diploma/certificate.

    A portfolio (if applicable)

    A list of questions to ask about the organization and position.

    A pad of paper on which to make a few notes to yourself of key points

    you want to cover in the interview.

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    Interviews can usually spot a phony easily. What they want is to get a

    sense of the real you. Their job of assessing your suitability is made easier

    when you present yourself as you really are. Ask yourself: What are my

    strengths? The five or six that describe you best are the ones you really

    want them to see. One of the best ways to ensure that is what they see is to

    affirm those strengths just before the interview.

    BE SPONTANEOUSSay I need some time to think about that.

    Your willingness to:

    ASK FOR CLARIFICATION

    If you dont fully understand the questionor to say Thats atough one - I honestly dont know.

    SHOW YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR

    To acknowledge that youre nervous.prince dudhatra-9724949948

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    Tell me about yourself ?

    TRAPS:Beware, about 80% of all interviews begin withthis innocent question. Many candidates,unprepared for the question, confuse themselvesby recapping their life story, going into ancient

    work history or personal matters.

    BEST ANSWER:Start with the present and tell why you are wellqualified for the position. Remember that the keyto all successful interviewing is to match yourqualifications to what the interviewer is lookingfor.

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    WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS?

    This one should be a snap since the whole purpose of the work search process is

    selling yourself, you should able to answer this one confidently, clearly and

    with real conviction. It requires the self analysis weve mentioned frequentlyand the practice of saying your strengths to yourself and to others until you get

    comfortable doing it.

    WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES?

    This question is difficult because most interviewees understand that their role isto convince the employer to hire them. To reveal weaknesses is to supply the

    interviewer with information and reasons not to hire. There is the conflict.

    EXAMPLE

    One of my weaknesses is that my expectations of others are sometimes to high.

    I expect people to do their best and make good use of time and resources. As a

    supervisor or team member, I have to remember that we all have different

    strengths and different rates of speed in completing tasks. Im working on being

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    What are your strengths?

    TRAPS:

    This question seems like a softball lob, but beprepared. You don't want to come across asegotistical or arrogant. Neither is this a time to be

    humble.

    BEST ANSWER:

    Answer this one confidently, clearly and with realconviction. It requires the self analysis wevementioned frequently and the practice of sayingyour strengths to yourself and to others until youget comfortable doing it.

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    Step 1. Learn your Strengths

    Exercise

    Find your 5 strengths and write it on

    paper

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    Step 2. Creating Relevance

    Exercise For each of the 5 strengths youve chosen, write an

    example of a situation in your life where the strength was abenefit to you.

    Briefly describe the situation, the strength and its effect.The purpose here is to create relevance for your strengthsin your actual life.

    Take your time here, and chose examples with significancebecause these are also the examples you will be using toshow your strengths off to the interviewer.

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    PAST BEHAVIOUR is the

    single best predictor offuture behaviour

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    EXAMPLE

    One of my weaknesses is that my expectations of others are sometimes to high.

    I expect people to do their best and make good use of time and resources. As a

    supervisor or team member, I have to remember that we all have different

    strengths and different rates of speed in completing tasks. Im working on being

    more tolerant and patient with others, recognizing my responsibility.

    What are your weaknesses?

    This question is difficult because most

    interviewees understand that their role is toconvince the employer to hire them. To

    reveal weaknesses is to supply theinterviewer with information and reasons notto hire. There is the conflict.

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    What are your weaknesses?

    EXAMPLE

    One of my weaknesses is that my expectations

    of others are sometimes to high. I expect peopleto do their best and make good use of time andresources. As a manager, I have to rememberthat we all have different strengths and differentrates of speed in completing tasks. Im working

    on being more tolerant and patient with others,recognizing my responsibility.

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    According to a 2004-2005 scientific

    study, the average businessperson:

    is only 59% aware of their own strengths and

    weaknesses

    is 78% aware of the strengths and weaknesses

    of others

    spends 89% of their effort focusing on theabilities of others

    spends only 11% of their time evaluating their

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    1) Why do you want to work here?

    2) How do you feel that you can help our organization?

    3) How would you handle this (job related) problem?

    4) Tell me about your greatest achievement/disappointment in

    life.

    5) What did you like best/least in your last job?

    6) What else do you think I should know about you?

    7) Are there any questions you would like to ask about the

    company?

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    When the employer says He/she is really asking

    Tell me about yourself. What kind of person are youAre you going to fit into

    this company?

    Do you have the right

    personality?

    Why are you interested in this job? Are you just looking for any job or

    are you interested in this field?

    What are your strengths? How well do you manage yourself?

    How well do you manage your work

    with others?What are your weaknesses? What should I be concerned about?

    How would you like to grow personally?

    What would you like to learn?

    Give me 2 reasons why I should hire you. Are you confident? Can you sell yourself?

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    Tell me about something you did or failed to do

    that you now feel a little ashamed of.

    Why are you leaving (or did you leave) thisposition?

    Why should I hire you?

    Arent you overqualified for this position?

    Where do you see yourself five years from now?

    Describe your ideal company, location and job.

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    What changes would you make if you came on board?

    Im concerned that you dont have as much experience as wed like in

    How do you feel about working nights and weekends?

    Are you willing to relocate or travel?

    Do you have the stomach to fire people? Have you had experience firing

    many people? Why have you had so many jobs?

    What do you see as the proper role/mission of a good (job title youreseeking); a good manager; an executive in serving the community; aleading company in our industry; etc.

    What would you say to your boss if hes crazy about an idea, but you think itstinks?

    How could you have improved your career progress?

    What would you do if a fellow executive on your own corporate level wasntpulling his/her weightand this was hurting your department?

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    Youve been with your firm a long time. Wont it be hardswitching to a new company?

    May I contact your present employer for a reference?

    Give me an example of your creativity (analyticalskillmanaging ability, etc.)

    Where could you use some improvement?

    What do you worry about?

    How many hours a week do you normally work?

    Whats the most difficult part of being a (job title)?

    The Hypothetical Problem What was the toughest challenge youve ever faced?

    Have you consider starting your own business?

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    What are yourgoals?

    What do you for when you hire people? Sell me this stapler(this pencilthis clockor some other object on

    interviewers desk).

    The Salary Question How much money do you want?

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