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

Types of Interview Structured Unstructured Depth Stress Individual Informal Formal Panel

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

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

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

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

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

DO’S & DON’TS IN AN INTERVIEW

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

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

COMMON QUESTIONS

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

 Tell them what you like about the company  Relate it to your long term career goals  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 2. WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK AT OUR COMPANY?

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

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

 Share your knowledge  Work experience  Skills related to job  Career goal  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  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 5. WHY SHOULD I HIRE YOU?

 Study about the company details  Do the background work about new projects  Know the names of their owners and partners  Research about the company current issues  Update your knowledge about their competitors  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 6. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS COMPANY?

 Thanks to previous organisation  Explain what you learn from past job experience  Share your reason or job change  Relate to career goals  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 7. WHY ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB CHANGE?

 Never share your salary requirement as a fresher  Experience candidate can share their expected salary  Always say as per the company norms for the job  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.  I have 7years of experience in HR field. My current CTC is 6Lp.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 8. WHAT ARE YOUR SALARY REQUIREMENTS?

 Short term goals  Long term goals  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 9. WHAT ARE YOUR CAREER GOALS?

 Express thanks  Salary structure  Job timings  Job location  Overtime allowance  Training period  Transport facility  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? 10. DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS TO ASK ME?

Common rounds 1. Aptitude test 2. Group discussion 3. HR round 4. Technical round 5. Personal interview