HOW TO FACE AN INTERVIEW

Compiled By: Narottam Pathak

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MEANING : : INTERVIEWEE interviewer : : A mutual view or sight Formal meeting One who is interviewed One who interviews
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AIMS OF THE INTERVIEW
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To Elicit Information To assess the suitability of a person to the job/position To assess the job / position / Company by the interviewee
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TYPES OF INTERVIEWS

Patterned interview

Stress Interview (Mutual discussions)

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PATTERNED INTERVIEW (For freshers):
b

Formal application Set of questions are asked

To clear doubts and clarifications

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STRESS INTERVIEW (For Experienced):
b

Direct Stress questions are asked To find out the suitability of the candidate to the existing position To clear doubts and clarifications
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INTERVIEW IS NOT A ONE WAY PROCESS:
The interviewer is assessing the Interviewee for the suitability of the job or position b The interviewee is assessing whether the job is suitable to him with all related perks Therefore, it is a two way process of Narottam Pathak communication.
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TYPES OF INTERVIEW:
b

Written tests/Trade tests Group discussions Verbal Interview

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WRITTEN TESTS/TRADE TESTS
b
b b b b

Test on subject Test on general knowledge Test on English usage Numerical ability Aptitude test (Like clerical, Stenography etc.) Mechanical comprehension test (Aptitude) Narottam Pathak

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Progressive matrix (Reason).

Personality factor
Trade test / Trial test
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GROUP DISCUSSION:
b b b b b

Initiative Leadership Dominant or submissive Argumentative Reasoning with others

b b

Cohersiveness Temperament Expression

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VERBAL INTERVIEW:
b b b b b b

Family background Communication Skill General aptitude Knowledge on subject Personality Potential to handle the job/to grow Narottam Remuneration package Pathak

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TIPS FOR INTERVIEWEE:
b

Collect the information well in advance

about the Industry/Products/Culture etc.

before appearing for interview
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b

Be punctual for the interview

Present yourself neatly/Good mannered
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Your hair should be clean and combed.
Nails should be clean and trimmed. Be conservative and err on the side of

caution. If the company does not have a dress code, remember that its better to overdress than under dress.
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Arrive at least 10 minutes before your

interview. The extra minutes will also give time to fill out any forms or applications that might be required.
Turn off your cell phone or pager.
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b

Sit relaxed and in up right

position without crossing

your legs
b

Beware of your forced habits Breaking knuckles/Shaking

your legs/Squeezing your

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b

When cigarette is offered Say politely No thanks

even if you are a smoker

b b

Be bold and confident Anticipate the type of questions

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Be polite and ask for queries

in case of doubt while answering the questions

High light your strengths

whenever a chance is given

to you or create a chance to

high light your strengths

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Try to draw attention of the interviewer on

specific subject you know well and try to

take an opportunity to express them well

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Mind your body language Do not get frustrated or loose temper for some irritant questions posed Narottam Pathak
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Do not have the negative feeling if

you do not answer some questions

Do not try to bluff or cover your wrong answers

If you do not know the answer say I am sorry/ I am afraid I cannot answer the question etc., Pathak Narottam
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If you cannot understand the question ask

politely to repeat the question

b b

Do not try to argue with the interviewer

As far as your credentials are concerned

take a chance to show/exhibit them - by

doing so you will be drawing their attention
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Do not try to blow your own Trumpet - You

might get caught or it gives an impression

that you are a self centered person

b

Face the interviewer while answering. Answer to the person who posed you the questions
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Have a good eye contact

with the panel members of

the interview
Wait for a question to be completed . Do not be hasty in answering even when you know the answer well
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b

Some times using pen and

scribbling pad will help you in

expressing things better and it

also helps you in relaxing

b

Do not give excuses of health

for not answering

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b

Do not take shelter under or

blame the college or

organization or lecturers for

not answering some questions
b

Be clear in what you say - Do

not mumble
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b

Do not try to take sympathy by expressing

your family problems / financial problems to

the interviewer
b

At the end of interview, if you have still doubts on anything, ask for clarification from the interviewer
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b

Do not accept or ask for

whatever job the Company

will offer (Say like, not

related to your aptitude)
bDo not plead or beg for

the job

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b

Do not walk out of the

interview in a huff. Wait until

the interview is completed

b

After completing the interview, do not forget to wish or say thanks before you Narottam Pathak
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