2. What is an Interview?
• The word interview comes from Latin and middle French words
meaning to “see between” or “see each other”.
• Generally, an interview means a private meeting between people
when questions are asked and answered.
• The person who answers the questions is called in
the interviewee. The person who asks the questions is called an
interviewer.
• It suggests a meeting between two persons for the purpose of
getting a view of each other or for knowing each other.
4. Types of Interviews
• Telephonic Interview
• Face-To-Face Interview
• Group Interview
• Video Interview
• Lunch or Dinner Interview
• Portfolio Interview
5. Telephonic Interview
• A telephonic interview is an interview for employment conducted on
the phone.
• Telephone interviews are often used to screen candidates in order to
narrow the pool of applicants who will be invited for in-person
interviews.
• While you're actively job searching, it's important to be prepared for
a phone interview on a moment's notice.
6. Tips To Attend The Interview
• First and the most important thing you need to do is select a
place which is quite and where there is no one to disturb.
• Make sure your phone network is proper, you definitely don’t
want your interview to go bad because of network issues.
• Do not eat, drink, chew gum, or do anything of that sort during
the interview process.
• Make sure to inform your family and friends not to call you
during the slot that you are expecting an interview call.
7. • Have a glass of water nearby.
• Stay focused, listen carefully.
• Keep your answers short.
• Do not interrupt the interviewer.
• Make notes.
• Make sure you speak with a right tone.
8. Face-To-Face Interview
• Face-to-face interview is a data collection method when the
interviewer directly communicates with the respondent in
accordance with the prepared questionnaire.
• This method enables to acquire factual information, attitudes,
preferences and other information coming out during the
conversation
9. Tips To Attend The Interview
• First impression is the best impression. The way you dress for an
interview plays an important role. The dress you wear is a
reflection of your personality. Dress to impress.
• Research about the company. Know everything there is to know
about the company. Also know about the job that you are applying
to.
• Anticipate the questions that could be asked and practice them.
• Arrive to the venue before time.
10. • Be confident.
• Maintain a composed body posture
•Answer to the point.
• Say ‘I don’t know’ when you don’t know the answer to a
question.
• Always have a smile on your face.
• Conclude the interview on a positive note.
11. Group Interview/Group Discussion
• A group interview is a screening process where you interview
multiple candidates at the same time.
•The point of a group interview is to see how candidates choose to
stand out from each other, how well candidates function in a
group of people they do not know and if candidates show the
teamwork attributes that you need.
• A group interview should not be confused with a panel
interview, which is when multiple interviewers screen a single
employment candidate.
12. Tips To Attend The Interview
• Have eye contact while speaking
• Initiate the Group Discussion.
• Allow others to speak.
• Be very clear when you speak.
• Listen to what others have to say.
• Do not go too deep into the topic or drift away from the topic.
13. • Have a positive attitude.
• Speak sensibly.
• Be yourself.
• Dress formally.
14. Video Interview
•A video interview is a job interview that takes place remotely and
uses video technology as the communication medium.
•A video job interview is similar to an in-person interview, but it
cuts costs and saves time for both the interviewer and interviewee.
They have become a common process of hiring.
• Video interviews can take place people sitting at any corner of
the world and hence there is no geographical constraints, is time
efficient and easy.
• Some of the software's used for this interview are Skype, Face
time, etc.
15. Tips To Attend The Interview
• Make sure your audio and video are working before attending the
interview.
• Be confident and always have a smile.
• Be prepared. Have an idea of what you are being interviewed for.
Practice with a few mock interview.
• Make sure you have no disturbance during the interview.
• Do not have a flashy background.
• Have a good body language
16. • Make sure the lighting is proper
• Have eye contact.
• Be yourself
• Dress to impress.
17. Lunch or Dinner Interview
• The lunch or dinner interview is less common than a traditional
interview but it is still used.
•Companies like lunch or dinner interviews because it is less formal
and job candidates tend to be more open, relaxed, and less guarded.
• It also gives interviewers a chance to see many other non-verbal
characteristics of a candidate.
18. Tips To Attend The Interview
• Dress to impress.
• Arrive before time to the venue.
• Great the interviewer with a handshake.
• Be confident.
• Make small talk and be sensible
• Brush up your table manners
19. • Ask questions about the job.
• Be careful of what you order.
• Do not drink unless offered.
• Have eye contact.
• End the interview with a positive note.
