1. INTERVIEWSKILLS
Dr. Cheruku Ravi
Asst.Professor
Dept.of Commerce & Business Management
University P G College,Godavarikhani (S.U)
cheruku2381@gmail.com Cell:9618180415

2. Meaning
• Formal or informal meeting between two
people or among a group of people for the
purpose of obtaining information about
something in particular.

3. Types of Interviews
• 1.Personal interview: This method requires a
person known as the interviewer asking
questions generally in a face to face contact to
the other person.
• This method is mainly form of direct personal
investigation
• This is called structured interview and
focussed interview.

4. • 2. Telephone interview: This method of
collecting information consists in containing
respondents on telephone itself
• It is not a very widely used method
• But plays important part in industrial surveys.
• It is more flexible and faster method
• Cheaper than personal interview.

5. Prepare for interview
Before interview
• 1.research the company
• 2.practice interview
• 3.dress professionally and neatly
• 4.Arrival early

6. During the interview
• 1.first impressions
• 2.smile
• 3.Body language
• 4.Listen before answering
• 5.Give brief answers
• 6.Previous employers
• 7.Be truthful
• 8.Know your resume
• 9.Keep things at a professional way
• 10.Look for some thing in comman

7. After the interview
• 1.Back in touch
• 2. Get every one business card
• 3.Thank the interviewer
• 4.Do not give up

8. ADDITIONAL TIPS
• Focus on presenting a positive and enthusiastic tone.
• Think about three or four key points of your personal
characteristics skills you have learned and relevant
experiences
• Find specific rather than general.
• When answering the questions focus on experiences
withflexibility,adaptability,responsibility,progress,achi
evement,creativity,initiative and leadership

9. Some interview questions
• 1. Case questions
• 2.Behavioural and situational questions
• 3.Role play questions
• 4.Industry specific questions

10. General questions
• Tell me about your self
• What are your key experiences and accomplishments
• How would you rank your achievements
• what are your strengths and weaknesses
• What is the reasons for leaving current job
• How would you describe your management style
• Describe the ideal position in our company
• what qualities do you have for this job
• Explain your understanding of the issues and trends in
overall industry.
• Why are you qualified for this position
• Give an a example how you worked on a team

11. Phone interview speaking
• Smile and be enthusiastic
• Speak in a conversational manner
• sure to speak loud
• speak with good tone
• When he/she ask the question expound upon
the manner. Use the opportunity to sell your
ideas and skills and experiences.