Interview Skills

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INTERVIEW SKILLS - An introduction
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Whos going to sit in this chair ?

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PREPARATION FOR INTRODUCTION

• Take an extra 30 minutes to get ready the
  morning of your interview to look your best.
  Choose clothing that fits the employer's work
  environment (formal, semiformal or casual) and
  properly groom yourself. Style hair plainly, and
  keep it away from your face. Nails should be
  clean and short. Splurge on a professional shoe
  shine.
• IAM THE BEST PERSON
• FOR THE JOB

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PREPARATION FOR INTRODUCTION

• 2. Leave your house in plenty of time to
  arrive at least 15 minutes early for your
  interview. This way, you'll arrive with enough
  time to calm any jitters and recheck your
  appearance in a bathroom mirror.
• 3. Make sure you have fresh breath. Carry mints
  with you or chew gum until you arrive at the
  interview location.

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MAKE YOUR INTRODUCTION

• 1. Stand and step forward to properly introduce
  yourself to a potential employer. Firmly shake
  hands, right hand only, even if you're
  left-handed.

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MAKE YOUR INTRODUCTION

• 2. Look your interviewer in the eye and
  introduce yourself. If it's a first meeting, use
  the interviewer's surname. For example, "Hello,
  Ms. Coleman. It's nice to meet you. I'm Jane
• 3. Respond in kind to your interviewer's
  comments. If he or she says, "It's nice to meet
  you," then you should say, "Thank you. It's nice
  to meet you as well." Be polite, and your nerves
  will loosen up during the interview.

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self intro.

• 4. Make sure that you are not repeating the same
  information you have mentioned in your CV in the
  same way it was presented. The interviewer must
  be carrying your profile in almost all the cases.
• 5. Start answering with an introduction of what
  kind of person you are. This would help you to
  create a positive image about you to the
  interviewer. Use traits like result oriented
  person, creative person, etc. This trait should
  relate with the vacancy under discussion.

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self intro.

• 6. Then move into your educational background
  and your experience details. Give them some
  interesting facts about that. For ex., the first
  rank you scored, an additional course you
  attended, etc.

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self intro.

• 7. Then give the interviewer an overview about
  your strengths and how you utilized them in favor
  of your company and for your career.
• 8. Then close the answer by briefly explaining
  about what type of organization you are looking
  for. For ex., an organization that should provide
  you ample chances of learning, an organization
  where growth is unlimited, etc.

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observe the interviwer

• 1. Do not sit until your interviewer has done
  so or asks you to take a seat 2. Note your
  interviewer's body language. If he or she seems
  distracted or is fidgeting, lighten the
  atmosphere by telling an interesting but relevant
  story about your qualifications.

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observe the interviwer

• 3. Never interrupt an interviewer. Wait until he
  or she completes a sentence or question before
  responding or asking a question of your own. If
  you don't understand a question or statement, ask
  the interviewer to explain or repeat it.

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Some Hints .

• PREPARE
• Know what the company does
• Mission Statement or Goal
• Company Size
• Annual Revenue
• Made headlines recently

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Some Hints .

• KNOW YOURSELF
• DRESS FOR SUCCESS
• ARRIVE EARLY
• GIVE A FIRM HAND SHAKE
• PREPARE FOR QUESTIONS
• DONT USE CLICHES

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Some Hints .

• BE CREATIVE WITH YOUR ANSWERS
• GIVE CONCRETE EXAMPLES
• MAKE SURE TO LISTEN
• KNOW YOUR WEAKNESSES
• HAVE PROPER BODY LANGUAGE
• ASK QUESTIONS
• SEND THANK YOU NOTE

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NOW THE CHAIR IS URS ..