Interviews and Interviewing Skills P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra)

Interview  Interview noun / ˈɪ n.t ə.vju ː / Definition: a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or a course. P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra)

Types of Interviews  Followed by applications with CV  Walk In P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra)

Necessities  Good academic background.  Self Confidence.  Good subject knowledge.  Proper conduction of yourself.  Leaving a positive impression. P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra)

Stages of the Interview  BEGINNING  Preliminaries like greetings/introduction/opening remarks etc.  MIDDLE  Actual exchange of questions/answers.  END  Concluding remarks/questions by interviewee/taking leave etc. P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra)

Preparing for the interview  Brush up your subject knowledge.  Update on some recent developments.  Know the organization/its products etc. P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra)

Preparing for an Interview… P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra)

Preparing for the interview…  Prepare the answers to some common questions:  Tell us a little about yourself.  Why do you want to be with us?  Why do you want to change your present job?  What are your strengths and weaknesses?  Are you willing to travel?  What are your salary expectations? P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra)

Preparing for the interview… P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra) Be well groomed.

Dress properly to suit the occasion. P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra)

Preparing for the interview…  Arrange your certificates properly.  Reach the venue early and make yourself familiar with the surroundings.  Get acquainted with other candidates also.  Think positively. Breath easy. Be calm. P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra)

Some Dos and Don’ts  Dos:  Wait for your name to be announced.  Seek permission before you enter.  Greet the interviewers formally.  Make eye contact and be calm and composed. P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra)

P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra)

Some Dos and Don’ts  Dos:  Maintain a proper posture and a steady tone of voice.  Listen carefully. P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra)

Some Dos and Don’ts  Don’ts:  Don’t sit down until you are asked to sit.  Don’t ask questions just to impress but only if they are genuine queries.  Don’t repeat yourself or have long silences/gap-fillers. P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra)

Some Dos and Don’ts Don’t boast/ display your knowledge. P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra)

P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra)

Some Dos and Don’ts  Don’ts:  Don’t be embarrassed to say you don’t know.  Don’t argue.  Don’t leave the room without permission. P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra)

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Interviewing Techniques  Get information on the candidate’s educational as well as personal background, his/her area of work, experience, etc.  Be clear about the purpose for which the interview is conducted. For example:  To select a candidate for a position,  To get expert opinion or  To talk to a celebrity about his or her life and work. P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra)

 Greet the interviewee politely and end the interview by thanking the person.  Be polite, friendly and interested, not critical, aggressive or intimidating.  Use a variety of questions—yes—no as well as Q— word P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra) Interviewing Techniques

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 Vary your approach slightly when conducting interviews of different kinds.  Make an effort to put the interviewee at ease especially in a job interview.  Interviews conducted to seek expert opinion are usually very formal. P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra) Interviewing Techniques

 Interviews with celebrities could be chatty and informal.  When interviewing dignitaries or persons in authority, use less direct questions.  Except when conducting a radio or a television interview, it is useful to make quick, brief notes. P. P. Thakur Assistant Professor of English, G.S. Science, Arts & Commerce College, Khamgaon (Maharashtra) Interviewing Techniques

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