1. Interviews
5.1 Before, During & After

2. Prior to the Interview Important Items For Interview
The Waiting Process
Dress Code
Preparing for the Interview
Employer Background/Vision
The Interview

3. Important Items For Interview
Extra copies of resume or C.V
Job description/advertisement
Company website material
Note Pad
Portfolio of your work
Important references
Other important documents
Interviewer contact number/add
Breath Mints
Most importantly a positive attitude

4. Preparing for an Interview

5. Reminders!!!
Off hand phone as it could be distracting to both interviewer and yourself
Chewing gum off limits during interview
Cigarettes off limits as you don’t want to smell like a chimney
Guys; No earrings

6. Process of waiting
Be friendly and pleasant, but, not overbearing. If you need to wait, sit quietly (no phone calls) and patiently.
To avoid sweaty palms, visit the rest room, wash your hands, then run them under cool water prior to the interview. Keep your palms open rather than clenched in a fist and keep a tissue you in your pocket to (surreptitiously) wipe them.

7. Types of Interviewers Face to face Panel/Committee Behavioral
Telephone
Group
Lunch/Dinner
Stress Interview

8. Traditional Interview: f2f
Traditional, one to one
Focus on those asking questions
Create rapport with interview
Show why you matter, how your skills and qualifications suit the company

9. Committee/ Panel Interview
More than 1 interviewer usually between 3-10
Allows for group management and presentation skills to be displayed
Connect with interview and observe each personality
Take time to respond to questions and maintain eye contact
You might be asked to show analytical and problem solving skills to scenario based questions

10. Behavioral Interview Behavioral orientated questions
Interviewers are looking for facts in terms of names, dates etc
Explain to me a time you had to handle a disgruntled customer, how did you handle it?

11. Telephone Interview Done to narrow down potential candidates
Preliminary interview for candidates from out of town/overseas
Clear work surface and find quiet time, avoid all distractions for this type of interview
Focus on questions, answer carefully
Have copy of resume nearby as reference
Make sure there is no interruptions

12. Group Interview
Done to undercover leadership potential of potential managers, leadership positions
Informal, discussion type of interview
Goal of interview is to see how you interact with others, reasoning and influence over other members of the group

13. Lunch/Dinner Despite the casual setting, same rules apply
Nevertheless it is a business meal and you are being watched carefully
Use interview to develop common ground with interviewer

14. Stress Interview Common in sales positions and rarely used
Deliberate attempt to see how you fare at interviews under pressure
Interviewer maybe sarcastic, argumentative, make you wait so don’t take it personally and answer calmly
Also lapse into silence in attempt to unnerve you so beware and don’t lose your cool

15. Dress Code: What to Wear to an Interview?
Women's Interview Attire
Suit (navy, black or dark grey)
The suit skirt should be long enough so you can sit down comfortably
Coordinated blouse
Court shoes
Limited jewelry (no dangling earrings or arms full of bracelets)
Professional hairstyle
Neutral pantyhose
Light make-up and perfume
Neatly manicured clean nails
Portfolio or briefcase
55% on another person’s perception is based on how you look

16. Men's Interview Attire Long sleeve shirt
(white or coordinated with the suit)
Belt
Tie
Dark socks, conservative leather
shoes
Little or no jewelry
Suit (solid color - navy or dark grey)
Neat, professional hairstyle
Limit the aftershave
Neatly trimmed nails
Portfolio or briefcase

17. Women: Dress Code

18. Men: Dress Code
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19. Interview Tips

20. Practise
Practise answering typical interview questions so you'll be prepared and comfortable during the actual interview.
Use a mirror to practice possible question that will be asked
Plan your attire and travel journey to the interview
to avoid being late

21. Employer Background
Gathering background information on employers is crucial element for successful interview preparation
Find out about company’s vision or mission
Review prospective employers’ web sites,
especially the About This Company section
Don't be afraid to request details on the position
you are interviewing

22. First Impressions Are Important
During the Interview
First Impressions Are Important
Realize that you're being judged as soon as you arrive at the company from the moment you arrive at the company, walking to the door till the end of the interview
Set the right tone by being early and watch your movements be it verbal or non-verbal as the interviewer will be observing you from the moment you arrive from a far

23. How Do You Speak?
You should speak clearly and not too fast a pace
Ensure your verbal and body language is consistent

24. Gestures and Space Gestures Should be limited Don’t be theatrical
Make sure gestures are natural and meaningful.
Space —
Recognize the boundaries of your personal space and that of others.
For most of us, merely the awareness of our personal space is enough to consciously prompt us to stand firm when speaking with someone.
If you have a smaller-than-average personal space, make sure you keep your distance so that you do not intimidate someone who possesses a larger personal space.

25. Maintain Eye Contact Maintaining good eye contact is essential to show
Interest
Attention span
Confidence
Use a mirror to practice and observe if you have good
eye contact then practice, practice

26. Posture and Gestures Posture=Shows Confidence
Stand talk, walk tall and sit tall
Stand straight, sit up

27. What You Shouldn’t Say or Do!