FACING UP TO THE

INTERVIEW







Harsha Sinvhal
I.I.T. Roorkee
Roorkee



INTERVIEW :
Meeting at which somebody is
asked questions to find out if (s)he
is suitable (for a Job/ positions)






INTERVIEW :
Meeting at which somebody is
asked questions to find out if (s)he
is suitable (for a Job/ positions)

Remember :

No one is interesting if
you are not interested


Meenakshi Sheshadari


PERSONALITY
HONESTY AND TRUTHFULLNESS






PERSONALITY
HONESTY AND TRUTHFULLNESS
DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE
GENERAL AWARNESS




PERSONALITY
HONESTY AND TRUTHFULLNESS
DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE
GENERAL AWARNESS
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
APTITUDE


HOW TO GET AN INTERVIEW CALL
Open advertisement
Personal communication







HOW TO GET AN INTERVIEW CALL
Open advertisement
Personal communication
Remember :
Your application is your step for
interview
Be precise

HOW TO GET AN INTERVIEW CALL
Open advertisement
Personal communication
Remember :
Your application is your step for
interview
Be precise
Clearly mention your strong points
Why do you consider suitable for the job
Know yourself : Write a page on yourself
WHILE BEING INTERVIEWED :
Entry : Look around, wish everyone,
sit comfortably, know where is your
pen, file, hand bag,









WHILE BEING INTERVIEWED :
Entry : Look around, wish everyone,
sit comfortably, know where is your
pen, file, hand bag,
Pockets not full (toe exercises, Eau-
de-cologne)





WHILE BEING INTERVIEWED :
Entry : Look around, wish everyone,
sit comfortably, know where is your
pen, file, hand bag,
Pockets not full (toe exercises, Eau-
de-cologne)
Make eye contact with everyone
(business gaze only)





WHILE BEING INTERVIEWED :
Entry : Look around, wish everyone,
sit comfortably, know where is your
pen, file, hand bag,
Pockets not full (toe exercises, Eau-
de-cologne)
Make eye contact with everyone
(business gaze only)
Listen to the question(s) carefully
If you dont know some thing admit it


WHILE BEING INTERVIEWED :
Entry : Look around, wish everyone,
sit comfortably, know where is your
pen, file, hand bag,
Pockets not full (toe exercises, Eau-
de-cologne)
Make eye contact with everyone
(business gaze only)
Listen to the question(s) carefully
If you dont know some thing admit it
Be interested in others view point
Be honest and sincere
Never criticise your present employer
HOW TO DRESS FOR IN INTERVIEW :
Formal - According to weather
- Comfortable
- Avoid bright colours
- Show association(s)
- You should look
suited for the job






HOW TO DRESS FOR IN INTERVIEW :
Formal - According to weather
- Comfortable
- Avoid bright colours
- Show association(s)
- You should look
suited for the job

Remember :
Interview is generally over in first
60 seconds


HOW TO PREPARE
Try to find out more about the
employer
Try to find out Job specifications








HOW TO PREPARE
Try to find out more about the
employer
Try to find out Job specifications
Reach well in advance (reach a day
in advance and find out how to get
at the place of interview)




HOW TO PREPARE
Try to find out more about the
employer
Try to find out Job specifications
Reach well in advance (reach a day
in advance and find out how to get
at the place of interview)
Your Hobbies : know them well



HOW TO PREPARE
Try to find out more about the
employer
Try to find out Job specifications
Reach well in advance (reach a day
in advance and find out how to get
at the place of interview)
Your Hobbies : know them well
Know about your name, town, State

HOW TO PREPARE (Cont.)

Your favourite topic : you must have one










HOW TO PREPARE (Cont.)

Your favourite topic : you must have one
Your dissertation/project - how can it be
useful to the employer











HOW TO PREPARE (Cont.)

Your favourite topic : you must have one
Your dissertation/project - how can it be
useful to the employer
Remember :
The employer wants to know, WHAT
YOU KNOW and NOT what you dont
know




HOW TO PREPARE (Cont.)

Your favourite topic : you must have one
Your dissertation/project - how can it be
useful to the employer
Remember :
The employer wants to know, WHAT
YOU KNOW and NOT what you dont
know
Employer is interested in your approach
Employer is interested in positive
persons


THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE

Why are you interested in joining our
company ?










THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE

Why are you interested in joining our
company ?
What would your like to be doing five
years from now ?










THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE

Why are you interested in joining our
company ?
What would your like to be doing five
years from now ?
What is the ideal job for you ?









THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE

Why are you interested in joining our
company ?
What would your like to be doing five
years from now ?
What is the ideal job for you ?
If you had the freedom, which field
would you choose ?
What role has learning played in your
life ?



THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE

What do you look for in a manager ?









THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE

What do you look for in a manager ?
What kind of people appeal to you as
co-workers ?







THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE

What do you look for in a manager ?
What kind of people appeal to you as
co-workers ?
Why have you had so may different
jobs ?






THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE

What do you look for in a manager ?
What kind of people appeal to you as
co-workers ?
Why have you had so may different jobs ?
What is the minimum pay you will
accept ?




THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE

What do you look for in a manager ?
What kind of people appeal to you as
co-workers ?
Why have you had so may different jobs ?
What is the minimum pay you will
accept ?
What do you expect to be earning five
years from now ?

THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE
Which public figures do you admire
most and why ?









THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE
Which public figures do you admire
most and why ?
How would you describe an ideal
work environment ?







THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE

Which public figures do you admire
most and why ?
How would you describe an ideal work
environment ?
What does success mean to you ?






THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE
Which public figures do you admire
most and why ?
How would you describe an ideal
work environment ?
What does success mean to you ?
What is your leadership style ?





THE F.A.Qs YOU WILL FACE

Which public figures do you admire
most and why ?
How would you describe an ideal work
environment ?
What does success mean to you ?
What is your leadership style ?
Why should I hire you ?

















Thank You