1. Interview Workshop
Edgar Pushparatnam, Technip Group QHSE director March 2014

2. CONTENTS Introduction : Why interview? What are employers looking for?
What differentiates me from other candidates?
Top interview mistakes
Preparation : Do’s and Don’ts
The Interview - Questions

3. Why Interview?
A job interview is a process in which a potential employee is evaluated by an employer for prospective employment in the company or organization
During this process, the employer hopes to determine whether or not the applicant is suitable for the role.

4. Different kind of interviews
Face to face individual interview
Telephone interview
Lunch/dinner interview
Group interview

5. What skills are employers looking for?
Soft Skills
Hard Skills
Reliable
Honest
Hardworking
Capable
Pleasant
Intelligent
Proactive
Leadership
Resourceful
Qualification
Previous experience
Your specialisation/Thesis
Internship

6. What differentiates me from the others?
Interests
Qualification
Experience
Personality
Communication ability
Grooming
The way you carry yourself

7. Top Interview mistakes
Not preparing
Not turning off your phone
Losing focus
Dressing Inappropriately
Poor communication skills
Talking too much
Not talking enough
Fuzzy facts
Inaccurate answer
Lying
Not knowing the company
Not prepared

8. Preparation What should I bring with me? Documents CV
Certificates / References
What should I wear?
Appropriate attire
What should I be prepared to discuss?
About myself?
My interests
My strength and weakness
About the company
Do research
Latest news
Development
BE PREPARED WITH SOME QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

9. Do’s and Don’ts
Do’s
dress smartly, look bright and attentive, and speak clearly and confidently
turn off your phone
prepare answers for the main questions
take your time when answering the questions
sell yourself
Look at the interviewer
Don’ts
don’t be late
don't slouch in your seat or do anything that makes you look uninterested
don't be arrogant and assume you've got the job
don't criticise former employers or colleagues
don't argue with the interviewer

10. Questions you will be asked.
Tell me about yourself
About my life. education, work experiences, special activities, ability in sports, leadership in university etc – run through your CV
Qualities- what are your best traits. Any bad traits?
What your friends know you for
Technical questions
Why do you want to join us? Why do you want to leave ( previous company)? Country?
Why do you think you fit the job requirement?
Where do you see yourself in the future?
Behavioural questions – in following slides

11. The interview questions - behavioural
One interview technique - STAR
The interview questions - behavioural
ACTION
RESULT
SITUATION
TASK ST A R

12. Types of Interview Questions:
Tell me about a tough problem you were able to solve and how you solved it
Walk me through what you did to find your last new prospects
What was the hardest decision you had to make this year?
What did you enjoy most/least about your job as a team leader?
You face a moral issue –how will u decide? Bribery at work.
KEY WORDS: (1) What was,
(2) Please Describe,
Behavioral

13. Sample STAR Questions Situation or Task: Describe what led up to that.
Could you give me a specific situation in which you used that approach.
What was the most memorable time when that happened?
What caused you to….?
What did you….?
When was that?
What were the circumstances surrounding…?
What was the that customer (co-worker, team member)?
What were you reacting to?

14. Sample STAR Questions Action: Exactly what did you do?
How were your actions different here from…..?
How did you react?
Describe specifically how you did that.
What was your part of the project, and how did you handle it?
Walk me through the steps you took…
What did you say to him?
What did you do first…second…..?

15. Sample STAR Questions Result: How did it work out?
How did that effect….?
How were these outcomes directly related to what you did?
What problems/successes resulted from….?
How did you know that what you did was effective?
What feedback have you gotten?

16. Questions you should ask
Salary
Working hours
Benefits
Special conditions
Career Growth opportunities
How does the organisation work – org chart
Culture of the organisation