Personal Interviews Do's and Do not's

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Inter

An interview is a formal meand an employer. The em

determine whether the jofor the job and for the coask the employer questioinformation about the jobcompany is the right fit.

iew

e

ting between a job seekerloyer will ask questions to

seeker is an appropriate fitpany. The job seeker wills to obtain enoughto decide if the job and the


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Intervi w Jitters


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Why an I

Interviewing is an important part owell as for admissions to professipersonal interview tips that can he

admission to a reputed college orinterviewer meets with the candidand level of experience. During thevaluated on the basis of their conpressure and their understanding o

for.

terview?

f selection process at various jobs asnal institutes. There are manyp you in getting your dream job or

niversity. At a job interview, thete to assess their capabilities, skillspersonal interview candidates areidence level, ability to act underf the subject that they are applying


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Interviewing istreet

What is an Interview?

A Two Way Pr

Employers are attempt

an appropriate fit for t

YOU decide if the env

a two-way

cess

ing to determine if you are

e job & their culture

ironment is right for you.


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What do EIntervi

To find out 3 things:

Will you be able to doexperience''

Are you really Motivathat you really want it

Will you fit into the orperson you are

ployersw?

the job well = your skills &

ed to do the job = evidence

ganisation= what kind of


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Types of I

Phone: Used as an initialnarrow the pool of applic

One-On-One: The most c

incorporates you with the Panel or Group: Allows

you at one go.

Meal: Used to see how yo

setting.

Second or on site Intervieof the facility, meet the stfrom different employees.

terviews

creening of candidates or tonts.

mmon interview style &

potential employerany individuals to interview

u interact or function in a socail

: This allows one to get a tourff & additional questioning


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Panel I

Very common for grad

Usually 2-4 members,

normally all will ask q Not all of the panel wil

experienced intervieweabout your post

Panel interviews can ointerviews-you're not jof one interviewer. A

be present to ensure the

terviews

ate jobs.

will act as the chair,

estiosnecessarily bes or know a great deal

en be fairer than 1-2-1st relying on the opinionR representative may also

process is fair


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Individual

Just becase this is a oninformal!

The focus is often on iCV/Application formof question

Interviews

e-to-one, don't believe it is

formation taken from yourut be prepared for any type


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Telephone Intinitial screening

Treat it s a formal inte

Pre-arranged or unann Have CV/App Form,

handy

Speak clearly & conci Sound enthusiastic &

rviewing-anprocess

view

unced?ey notes, pen, paper, diary

elyonfident


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Group Intervie

May cover more stand

May ask you to discusrelevant current affairs

Are often used to asse

verbal communication,listening, facilitating,persuasiveness/negoti

ws

rd interview questions

contempory business orissues

s your inter-personal skills:

team work, leadership,nderstanding,tion, confidence.


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Video/Webc

Although these are rarincreasingly popular

Prepare for & dress in

for a convential interv

Talk to the camera ratyou appear to be looki

Do a run through firstworking & ensure soout with any technical

m Interviews

, they are becoming

the same way as you would

ew

er than the screen so thatg at the interviewer(s)

o check the equipment iseone is on stand-by to helphitches


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Pre-InterPrepara

Study the job descriptispecification

ConsiderWHY you w

What can you offer asPoints)?

Prepare responses to q

Prepare your own queindustry

viewion

on & candidate

nt this job

your USP (Unique Selling

estions

tion bank relevant to the


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Greeting & Int

Only 1 chance to make a g

Dress appropriately Smile

Maintain eye contact

Firm handshake Remain poised & con

oduction

ood 1st impression

ident


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Body LaWhat signals a

Positive Signals

Leaningforward=Interest

Smiling=Friendly

Nodding=Attentive &Alert

Eye contact=Curious &Focussed

nguagee you sending?

Negative Signals

Crossed arms=Defensive

Fidgeting hands ortapping feet=Nervous orbored

Lack of eye

contact=Untrustworthy

Leaning back=Discomfort


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General Interv

Be prepared to talk abexperiences

Master the art of story

Provide specific & coresults/accomplishme

Remain positive, enththroughout the intervi

iew Strategies

ut yourself & your

elling

crete examples of yourts

siastic, poised & confidentw process


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General Interv

Remember an intervieconversationavoid fAh & You Know

Avoid indecisive phraguess, Probably or

Think before speaking

Avoid long verbose anto 1-2 minutes

If you do not hear or u

for clarity

iew Strategies

is a formalller words like Um,

es like: I think, IPretty good

swerslimit your response

derstand a question, ask


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General Interv

Remain calm, relaxed

Try to focus on the meconveyNot how wel

iew Strategies

be yourself

ssage you are trying tol you are doing!


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Dress code finterviews

Since any personal interviadmission to an institute i

advisable that the candidpreferably in formals. Aautomatically exudes anwell of his/her personalitstriking prints while choointerviews.

r personal

w, whether it is for a job ors a formal affair, it is

tes be well dressed,ell dressed candidate

ir of confidence that speaks. Avoid bright colored orsing your attire for personal


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Dressing for

Business Suit- Single

Polished shoes Solid white shirt

Conervative tie

Neatly groomed hair, Avoid strong colognes

uccess-Men

r double breasted

eard & moustache, earrings & body piercing


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Dressing for S

Pant or skirt suit

Pumps with small to Light makeup, perfum

Wear neutral or light c

ccess-Women

edium heels& jewelery

olor nail paints


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Sugg

Conduct a test run the

Practice! Practice! Pra

Obtain a list f practicedown short answers

Stand in front of a mir

Get a good night's sleealert for the interview

Be relaxed & be yours

stions

day before the interview

tice!

interview questions & jot

or & rehearse your anwers

p-be well rested & stay

lf


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FOLLO

Ask good questions

Thank the interviewer Request a Business ca

Inquire about next ste

Conclude with a Smile

W-UP

d

s in the process

& Formal Goodbye


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Final Thou

Remember that only 1interview is out of you

Take some time to refl

-Overall, how well

-What went well?

-What steps can i ta

hts

% of the success of anr control

ect:

id i do?

ke next time to improve?


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What to ExpePersonal Interv

The focus of a B-school intspecific questions about

discussions on life. Apprconversation to be enjoyeanswer ordeal. It may berecent cross-country trip.

interviewers are not seriobeing sized up as a persoin all your dimensions.

t in an IILMew?

rview can range fromour job to broad

ach the interview as a, not as a question-and-bout your interests- your

This doesn't mean that the

s. It just means that you'reand a future professional


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What to ExpPersonal Inter

There are several etiquettwhen facing the interv

Knock before enterin

and ask for permissionmust wait to be askedstraight ahead and sitti

If you are carrying afloor beside your chair

your back straight andmuch hand movement

advisable.

ct in an IILMiew?

s that must be followedewer:

the interviewers cabin

to enter. Generally oneo sit instead of goingg.

ag, it should be kept on the. Sit comfortably but withhands on your lap. Tooto explain a point is not


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What to ExpecPersonal Inter

Always listen carefullyou do not falter for w

than it is required andif the interviewer want

Try to be your witty, c

not try to put on. The isee your masks throug

in an IILMiew?

before answering so thatrds. Do not speak more

lways pause in betweens to make a point.

arming, natural self. Do

terviewers will be able to.


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Stren

It is important to have a gconsider to be your greate

are some examples that sinto an interview. Althoulikely ask some pointed qencounter something as b

yourself." These open enthe ones that help you lea

hts!!!

od idea of "What youst strength, why and what

ow this", before you goh the interviewer will mostestions, you may alsooad as "So, tell me about

ed questions are usuallythe interview.


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First Im

Remember that the first imimportant. When asked to

yourself", most candidateschooling, college, marksis already there in the appinterviewer something he

you would want to use thiyou are different from theapplicants, not to blend i

ression

ression you create is verysay "something about

just blurt out theirand qualifications. All thislication. Why tell theshe already knows. Ideally,

s opportunity to show howthousands of otherto the crowd.


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To answer aremember the

* Listen carefully. If you fask politely for clarificati

* Pause before answering tsubstantiate your respons

* Always offer positive inf

* Get directly to the point.like you to go into great d

propriately,e guidelines:

el the question is unclear,n.

consider all facts that may.

rmation.

sk if the listener wouldetail before you do.


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Guid

* Discuss only the facts neequestion.

* Do not open yourself to acould pose difficulties for

* Be truthful, but do not off

* Focus and re-focus attenti

elines

ded to respond to the

eas of questioning thatyou.

r unsolicited information.

n on your successes.


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On the Da

Over confidence

Being too familiar

Being negative Smoking/Drinking/Ch

Arguing

Criticising Others

Asking about salary &

inappropriate way

.....Avoid

wing Gum

working conditions in an


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After the I

Unsucce

Move on! Do more reinterview videos.

Reflect positively- whHow will you do it dif

Seek feedback from e

nterview!!!

sful!!!

ding & research. Study

t did you learn from it?erently in future?

ployer?


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Things you can

Practice Mirroring exeIntroduction.

Visit websites such as

Organise some quickfriends.

do to get Help!

rcises to perfect your

www.citehr.com

0 min. Query session, with


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Preparing fo

Knowledge, skills, ex

Self awareness

W

ork attitude & value Experience gained on

Working/relationship

Decision making, pro Future plans/ambition

Interests

Awareness of equal o

r Questions??

erience

ummer Training

ith others

lem solving, judgement

portunities


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Let's FindTough Intervi

Tell me about yourself?

This is really more of a reqthese few words can put

question can. Many quickinterview during the mostminutes. This is not the tihistory or wander off in d

response should be focus

nswers tow Questions

est than a question. Butou on the spot in a way no

ly lose control of thecritical time- the first fivee to go into a lengthy

fferent directions. Your

d and purposeful.


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Tell me abo

Communicate a pattern ofrelate to the position in q

response to this questionyour autobiography. Provinformation about wherewent to school, your initi

additional education andare now, and what you in

t yourself?

interests and skills thatestion. Consider your

s a commercial that sellsde an answer that includesou grew up, where youl work experience,

pecial training, where youend to do next.


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Do

Unfortunately some candidafoot by rambling on for sechildhood, family, hobbies

interests.Repeat Key AccoThroughout the interview yo

questions about your attituWhenever possible, talk a

in terms of what you did aactions for employers. Giveffectiveness, which shoulstatistics.

t's

es get off on the wrongeral minutes about their, travels, and

plishment Statements.will be asked numerous

de and ability to do the job.out your accomplishments

d the results of youre examples of your

include specific skills and


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Where do youfive years fro

This open-ended question isand stressful ones job seek

ostensibly ask this questiofor people who know whaare focused on specific prgoals, you will have diffic

question. Be sure you arriclear vision of what you wand five years from now.employer-centered.

see yourselfnow?

one of the most difficulters face. Employers

because they are lookingthey want to do and whofessional goals. If you lacklty answering this

e at the interview with aant to do today, tomorrowour answer should be


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For Ex

"In five years I hope to bean increasingly responsib

to utilize my talents andcolleagues in solving impmyself taking on new andenjoyable environment a

with your company."

mple:

orking with an employer ine position, that enables me

ork closely with myrtant problems. I seeexciting challenges in and hopefully this will be


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Don

Do not indicate that you hobusiness, change careers,

responses indicate a lackyou do not plan to be aromay respond that they hothat far ahead, the intervi

applicant lacks vision an

t's

e to start your ownor go back to school. Such

f long-term interest sincend for long. While someestly haven't really thoughtwer infers that the

goals.


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Describe a majset for yourself

Give an example of a goalIdeally, this should be a pimproved time managem

performance targets, or lepersonal example can alsreinforces your pattern ofexample,talk about result

This indicates you set reafocus on outcomes. Selecinteresting outcomes relatexample should showcas

or goal you've?

ou both set and achieved.ofessional goal; such asnt skills, achieved new

arned a new skill. Abe appropriate if itaccomplishments. Forof achieving your goal.

istic goals and that you canan example that has

ed to your efforts. Theyour skills and abilities.


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We all have weaksome ofyour maj

This is not the time to confeconfidently say you have

way to handle this questiweaknesses that are outsiweakness that you have a

esses.What arer weaknesses?

ss all your problems nor too weaknesses. The best

n is to mention personale the job or a professionalready improved upon.


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For ex

"I have a real weakness forright to my waist! I'm wa

these days!" or "I've neveaccounting. I'm glad this jaccounting." Or "I have amuch on my own. I am w

more."

mple

hocolate that tends to goching my calories carefully

been good withob doesn't involvetendency to take on toorking on this by delegating

We're considering t o other candidates


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We re considering tfor this position.Whyou rather than som

Do not be distracted by thecandidates, you don't know

could be fictitious. Focus othe table. These should be cmost employers are looking

job interview: competence,

and likability. Remember, tbetween you and them.

o other candidatesy should we hireeone else?

ention of two otheranything about them and they

what strengths you bring toonsistent with the four thingsfor in candidates during the

professionalism, enthusiasm,

ey are looking for chemistry


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Be the One Mi

Be prepared to summarizthe best candidate for the

know you want the job awith them. A lack of intera lack of enthusiasm for t

ute Manager

in 60 seconds why you areob. Also, let the employer

d you will enjoy workingest in the job may indicatee job.

H d d f


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How do you sptime?

This question may have sevemay be just curious about yowant to know how well roun

and professional lives. Focushobbies or activities that motennis, boating, reading, musgardening, or cooking. If yo

business as a sideline, you menterpreneurial spirit-it mayleave & go solo as soon as t

end your free

al purposes.The interviewerr personal life. He may alsoed you are in your personal

on some of the standardt people engage in: golf,ic, opera, collecting,are operating a home-based

ay not want to reveal yourndicate you are planning toe business starts doing well.

Wh d t t k i


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Why do youthis industry?

Tell a story about how youthis type of work. Point o

the job you're interviewinmost recent job. Provideshopping in this intervieyou work a theme that yo

throughout the interview.

ant to work in

irst became interested int any similarities between

for and your current orroof that you aren't simply. Make your passions for

allude to continually


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How do you s

Demonstrate natural interesfield by describing publicthat are compatible with

tay current?

in the industry or careertions or trade associations

our goal.

Tell me something about yourself


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Tell me somethingthat I didn't knowresume?

Don't just repeat what's otalent or skill that didn't q

or employment history, bsomething intriguing aboexperience.

about yourselfrom reading your

your resume. Think of aite fit into your education

t that's unique and revealst your personality or past

T ll h t k


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Tell me whatabout this co

Describe your first encount

with the company or its p

would be particularly mot

working there as opposed

of job in a different comp

for evidence of genuine isurface research on the c

report isn't likely to impre

feedback from customers

ou knowpany.

r or a recent encounter

oducts and services. What

ivating to you about

to working the same type

ny? The recruiter will look

terest and more than justmpany. Reciting the annual

ss most recruiters, but

and employees will.

Wh ld d if f


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What would you dcompetitors offer

The interviewer is trying tcandidate is truly interest

company, or whether hecompany randomly. Contcompany with its competicompany's products or se

encountered. In the long rbelieve are most viable aplace to ask the interview

if one of ourd you a position?

o determine whether thed in the industry and

r she has chosen theast your perceptions of thetors, and talk about thevices that you've

un, which players do youd why? This is also a goodr for his or her opinion.


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What are yo

Describe two or three skilrelevant to the job. Avoid

offer specific evidence. Dskills could be put to usehave to talk about weaknshooting yourself in the f

weakness that could be athe job.

r strengths?

s you have that are mostclichs or generalities;

escribe new ways thesen the new position. If yousses, be honest withoutot-avoid pointing out a

ajor obstacle in landing

H d t i


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How do you mayour daily work

It might be helpful here toyou've worked on and theto organize each step and

How do you keep yourselunder pressure?

Example: "I try to get out fthe week to clear my hea

that stops me from reacticalm about it. I think, thethat over time."

age stress in

escribe a stressful projectspecific actions you tooksee the project through.

f calm and professional

r lunch at least once during. I also have a personal rule

g to a problem until I feelact-but I've learned to do

Wh t l k ll k h bit


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What personal skhave you struggl

This question is similar to "Dyou've developed in your m

here you probably want tofrom the earliest days of yorelatively distant past. Makinterviewer that this particu

an obstacle.

ll or workhabitd to improve?

scribe a professional skillost recent job." However,

iscuss an improvementr career or from yoursure you convince the

ar work habit is no longer


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Conc

In a Nutshell The intin your court as the fir

first one to spin it, in tthe right choice of worpositive attitude for yo

BEST.

Get Geared!!

G !!

usion

rviewer throws the ballt Go! You should be the

e right direction withs, formal etiquette &to stand out & be the

Take the Lead!! Win the

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