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2. Interview for assessment The most common type of interview for assessment is a j j j j j oooo bbbb i i i i nnnn tttt eeee rrrr vvvv iiii eeee wwww between an eeee mmmm pppp llll oooo yyyy eeee rrrr and an applicant. The goal of such an interview is to assess a potential employee to see if he/she has the social skills and intelligence suitable for the workplace.

3. Interview Preparation Why do research before interview ? Why do research before interview ?  You will be able to more fully demonstrate your enthusiasm for the career field and the organization.  You will also be able to articulate how your skills, knowledge and values match those of the organization and industry.  You can determine if this is an organization to which you would want to devote the next few years of your work life.

4. Before the interview (You must educate yourself) 1.Learn about the company and its operation. 2.Information you should know about the company prior to the interview:-  Organizational structure  Name of the interviewer  Divisions/Departments that interests you  Products /services  Training programs  Size of company

5. Before the interview  Career paths  How long you have in business  Types of clients  Growth in past and future potential  Job description / job title  New products/services they are developing  Employee benefit  Geographic home offices, branches and stores

6. Before the interview  Prepare answers to typical interview questions.  Memorize the name of the person who will interview you.  Decide what you will wear.  Find out exactly where you are going, where to park and how long it will take to get there.  Get a goodnight sleep.  Arrive 15 minutes early.

7. During the interview GGGGive a firm handshake, a pleasant smile and a positive confident attitude.  B B B Be comfortable. Be sure you are sitting in a comfortable manner.  L L L Listen attentively. Look at the interviewer directly.  A A A Avoid nervous mannerisms.  S S S Speak clearly.

8. During the interview BBBBe positive and enthusiastic  W W W Watch for cues the interview is over. Don’t linger. When it is over, stand up, thank the interviewer for their time. Don’t forget to show your interest. BBBBe sure to find out the next step.  A A A Ask pertinent questions. Be prepared to ask some questions:-

9. During the interview CCCCould you give some examples of projects I am working on ? WWWWhat qualities you are looking for in a candidate? IIIIs there a lot of team work ? WWWWill I be encouraged to attend professional conferences ? HHHHow frequently performance appraisals done ? WWWWhat growth areas do you foresee ?

10. The interviewer’s hidden agenda Some typical concerns interviewer’s have :-  Does the applicant have the ability to do the job ?  Can he/she manage the people ?  How does he/she relate to people ?  What kind of person is he/she ? A leader ?  What strengths does he/she have that we need ?  Does he/she have growth potential ?  How is the chemistry between us ?  Why has there been a number of job changes ?

11. After the interview  Evaluate the interview.  Send a thank you letter.  Follow up.  If you aren’t hired.  Chin up. Gear up for your next interview.

12. How to dress for an interview Does it really make an difference how you dress and act ? In many cases it does. Does it really make an difference how you dress and act ? In many cases it does. Women Women  Solid color, conservative suit  Coordinated blouse  Moderate shoes  Limited jewelry  Neat, professional hairstyle  Tan or light hosiery  Sparse make-up & perfume  Manicured nails  Portfolio or briefcase

13. How to dress for an interview Men Men  Solid color, conservative suit  White long sleeve shirt  Conservative tie  Dark socks, professional shoes  Very limited jewelry  Neat, professional hairstyle  Go easy on the aftershave  Neatly trimmed nails  Portfolio or briefcase

14. How not to interview What shouldn’t you do when interviewing ? What shouldn’t you do when interviewing ?  Don’t prepare.  Dress inappropriately.  Poor communication skills.  Talk too much.  Don’t talk enough.  Fuzzy facts.  Give the wrong answer.  Badmouthing past employers.  Forget to follow up.

15. Ten steps to successful interview  Arrive in time.  Introduce yourself in a courteous manner.  Read company materials while you wait.  Have a firm handshake.  Listen.  Use body language to show interest.  Smile, nod, give non – verbal feedback.  Ask about the next step in the process.  Thank the interviewer.  Write a thank you letter anyone you have spoken to.

16. Common interview questions Q.Tell me about your self ? A. Do not give your entire life history. The question is used to build a rapport. If they are interested in specific personal information they will ask. Start with your degree, mention your work experience, or the key subject what you have studied and also the kind of interest you have outside the work.

17. Common interview questions Q. Why did you decide to interview with our organization ? A.This is your opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of the company and the work it is doing. Q. What are your strengths? A. Identify at least three. You have some technical strengths as well as skills in generic areas like communication, teamwork, and problem solving.

18. Common interview questions Q. What are your weaknesses ? A.Try and focus on those you are doing something about and give it a context, so your answer sounds more positive. Make it clear that non of you r weaknesses will in any way affect your ability to do the job effectively and successfully. Q. In what technical areas do you consider yourself proficient ? A. Know what you are good at. Is it sales, design, coding, data analysis, customer service, programming.

19. Common interview questions Q.What sort of people do you like to work with ? with ? A.This is looking at your likely fit with existing team members. Focus on positive attributes such as positive, energetic, enthusiastic, committed and competent. Q. Tell me about a group project on which you have worked? How did you allocate responsibility ? A. This type of question is seeking details about your team skills and leadership skills. If you do not have lot of work experience use group projects from university.

20. Common interview questions Q. Tell me about a situation that didn’t turn out as you expected ? A.This type of question is designed to see how you handle difficult situation and what you have learned from the experience. Outline the situation, your response and why, in retrospect, you would do things differently. Q.Why should we hire you ? A. Mention key function the jobs and discuss your skills in relation to these functions. Use experiences from previous jobs, internships and activities to support your answer.

21. Common interview questions Q. What are your long range goals ? A. This question is popular because it gathers a lot of useful information: maturity, foresight and realistic outlook, degree of career planning, commitment to the organization and profession. Express your desire and capability to grow within the organization. Demonstrate your knowledge of potential career path.