INTERVIEW Interview is a conversation between two or

INTERVIEW Interview is a conversation between two or more people that is structured and prepared to achieve a purpose involving the exchange of information

Structured Unstructured Depth Types of Interview Stress Individual Informal Formal Panel

STRUCTURED INTERVIEW Detail decided in advance Guided interview Questions to be asked Pre planned Order of the questions Accurate & precise Information to be collected

UNSTRUCTURED INTERVIEW Non directed interview Candidates are encouraged Judgement Not planned in detail To express themselves Candidate’s personality, potential Questions not decided in advance On subjects like motivation, interests Strengths, weaknesses

DEPTH INTERVIEW Semi structured interview Detailed information Backgroun d, special interests Subject area Depth interview Candidate is expert in his area or not

STRESS INTERVIEW Purpose Stressful situation created Behaviour in stressful situation Rapid questions, criticizing answers, interrupting repeatedly Angry, confused, frightened, nervous or cool Remains coolselected

INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEW One-To. One interview Verbal & visual interaction To match the candidate with the job

INFORMAL INTERVIEW Conducted in Informal manner Oral interview Arranged at any place No specific rigid procedure

FORMAL INTERVIEW Conducted in formal manner Pre planned questions Certain procedure is followed

PANEL INTERVIEW Panel interview Panel 3 -5 members Selection or interview committee Questions on different aspects Appointed for interviewing Final. Collective decision of all the members

DO’S & DON’TS IN AN INTERVIEW

DO’S ü Be in time ü Offer a firm handshake, make eye contact, have a friendly expression when you are greeted by your interviewer ü Sit still in your seat, avoid fidgeting and slouching ü Ask for clarification if you don’t understand a question ü Be thorough in your responses, while being concise in your wording ü Be honest and professional ü Exhibit positive attitude ü Make sure about the next step in hiring process ü When the interviewer concludes the interview, offer a firm handshake and make eye contact. Depart gracefully

DON’TS ü Don’t make negative comments about previous employers or professors or others ü Don't falsify application materials or answer to interview questions ü Don't ask about salary and benefit issues until the subject is brought up by your interviewer ü Don’t act as though you take any job or are desperate for employment ü Don’t be unprepared for typical questions ü Don’t exhibit frustration or negative attitude ü Don’t go to extremes with your postures, don’t slouch, and don’t sit rigidly on the edge of your chair

COMMON QUESTIONS

1. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF Ø Start with your name Ø Give your place information in brief Ø Educational qualification in short Ø Job experiences if any Ø Family details in short Ø Example: My name is Deeksha Jain. I live with my family in Bangalore. I have done B. Com and MBA in HR.

2. WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK AT OUR COMPANY? Ø Tell them what you like about the company Ø Relate it to your long term career goals Ø Example: Sir/Ma’am, it is a privilege for anyone to work in a reputed company like yours. When I read about your company I found that my skills are matching your requirements. If given a chance I can showcase my technical skills to contribute to the company's growth

3. WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS? Ø Adaptability Ø Hard working Ø Honest Ø Flexibility Ø Optimistic Ø Fast decision making Ø Persistence Ø Self motivated Ø Example: I am honest, self motivated and hardworking gilr with a positive attitude towards my career and my life

4. WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES? Ø Straight forward Ø Sensitive Ø Trust people very quickly Ø I cant say no wen someone ask for help Ø More talkative Ø I am a bit lazy about which I am not interested Ø Example: I cant say no when someone ask for help and I am a bit lazy about which I am not interested

5. WHY SHOULD I HIRE YOU? Ø Share your knowledge Ø Work experience Ø Skills related to job Ø Career goal Ø Example: Sir, as I am a fresher, I have theoretical knowledge but I can do hard work for my organisation. And I will put all my efforts for the good progress of organisation. Being punctual and sincere, I can finish the work given to me on time and try my best to fulfil all the needs of company from me Ø With reference to my work experience, I satisfy all the requirement for this job. I am sincere with my work & would never let you down in anyway. I promise you will never regret for the decision to appoint me in your organisation

6. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS COMPANY? Ø Study about the company details Ø Do the background work about new projects Ø Know the names of their owners and partners Ø Research about the company current issues Ø Update your knowledge about their competitors Ø Example: It is one of the fastest growing company in India. The work environment of the company is very good. People fee proud to be a part of the company as company provides full support o their employees in professional front. It has many branches across the world so I have good opportunity to show my talent

7. WHY ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB CHANGE? Ø Thanks to previous organisation Ø Explain what you learn from past job experience Ø Share your reason or job change Ø Relate to career goals Ø Example: I am thankful to my previous organisation because I have learnt a lot of things from there. According to me changes are necessary for everyone to enhance your skills, knowledge, personal growth and financial growth. Your organisation is the good platform where I can learn more

8. WHAT ARE YOUR SALARY REQUIREMENTS? Ø Never share your salary requirement as a fresher Ø Experience candidate can share their expected salary Ø Always say as per the company norms for the job Ø Example: I am a fresher. Salary is not first priority for me. This is a big platform to start my career and I also want to improve my knowledge an skill and gain experience. I expect a considerable salary according to my ability and your company’s norms which will fulfil my economical needs. Ø I have 7 years of experience in HR field. My current CTC is 6 Lp. a. Salary has never been big issues for me. Still I am expecting salary as per company’s norms as per my designation, my qualification and experience which can help me to maintain the standard of level of my personal and economical needs

9. WHAT ARE YOUR CAREER GOALS? Ø Short term goals Ø Long term goals Ø Example: My short term goal is to get a job in reputed company where I can utilize my skills and improve my career path. My long term goal is to be in respectable position in the organisation

10. DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS TO ASK ME? Ø Express thanks Ø Salary structure Ø Job timings Ø Job location Ø Overtime allowance Ø Training period Ø Transport facility Ø Example: I would like to thank you for giving this opportunity. Sir I would like to know about the job timings and transport facility and what will be the job location?

2. Group discussi on 1. Aptitude test 3. HR round Commo n rounds 4. Technica l round 5. Personal interview

THANK YOU