2. What is a interview?
Types of interviews
Preparation before interview
Inside the interview hall
Criteria's for evaluation
Interview process
Master tips
Alternative interview formats
Common rules
Do’s & don’ts of telephonic interviews
Basic etiquette & tips

3.  A selection procedure designed to
future job performances on the basis of
applicants oral response to oral
enquires.

4. Selecting people for job by:
 Informing applicants about the job.
 Gaining unbiased factual information against the criteria.
 Influencing people to accept the job.
 Demonstrating that the company operates
a fair and equitable selection procedure.

5. Structured interview
Unstructured interview
Group interview
1.Group discussion
2.Group task
3.Dialogue panel

6. Panel or board interview
Stress interview
Appraisal interview
Counseling interview

7.  Self description
 Organization profile
 Subject preparation
 Don’t flaunt your preparation
 Prepare for interview question

8. Know the job description.
Future trends in that area.
How technology is changing the job.

9. Where is it located.
Where is the headquarters.
How big it is.
What are its products.
How does it serve.
How is the organization structured.
What is its history.
Have there been any recent changes or
developments.

10. Wish the interviewer.
Do not offer hand shake.
Do not occupy seat unless offered.
Exchange pleasantries with other
interviewees.
Be alert and receptive.
Ask for clarification if a question is
ambiguous.

11. Explain gaps in the resume rationally.
Explain the weak points in a discreet and
tactful manner.
Don’t complain against your college/ past
employer.
Have some sense of humor.
Don’t react on statements.
Be deliberative while answering questions.

12. Intelligence
Leader ship
Communication skills
Disposition
Sociability

13. Resourcefulness
Receptivity
Promptitude nature
Logical reasoning

14. Ability to exert influence
Initiative
Courage and spirit of adventure
Tact and adaptability
Remaining cool under stress
Sense of duty & responsibility
Self confidence

15. Team spirit
Cooperation
Attitude towards others

16. Can you do the job (competence)
Will you do the job (self-
motivated)
Will you fit in (adaptable)

17. Leading questions
• Instead of shouldering your father’s business why do you want
to join our company?
Open ended question
• Why do you want to join our company?
Closed ended question
• Do you want to ask any question?
Probing questions
• Journalists are joining politics these days. Don’t you feel
that journalist should not join politics?

18. Type of work you do
Type of people you would like to work with
Training & development opportunity
Chances of promotion
Salary
Job security
Working condition
Reputation of the company
Geographical location
Working hours
Benefits

19. Be on time
Know about the organization
Look professional
Maintain eye contact
Ask questions
Be active and show interest
Be focused and attentive
Look at the interviewer

20. Answer simply and clearly.
Use gestures and facial expressions.
Don’t discuss hardships.
Don’t look casual and careless.
Be “your self”.
Learn to pause & organize thoughts.
Don’t talk too fast or too slow.

21. Don’t use long sentences.
Don’t speak too softly ,it can irritating.
Don’t give ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answers.
Don’t be negative in attitude.
Don’t bluff.
Don’t use gesture excessively.
Don’t refuse a job offer.
Thank the panel.

22. Telephonic interviews
Through video conferencing
Shadow interview
Port folio interview
Case interview
Lunch interview
Computer assisted interviews

23. It became common due to compelling
reasons of time and distance.
It is less cumbersome.
It has fixed structure.
Interviewers may vary from one to eight.
The chair person introduces the
committee.
Each expert introduces and ask questions.
Decision is taken on the basis of consensus.

24. Analyze & know why you are calling.
Be clear in thoughts.
Don’t speak in low voice.
Be confident, clear & audible.
Maintain decorum.
Follow word stress and intonation.
Avoid being monotonous.
Be brief

25. Sit comfortably.
Listen to the question clearly and
completely.
Note down the question.
Give an apt answer.
Firstly frame the answer in the mind.
Give true information.
Make sure there is no confusion.

26. Be dissuaded.
Relax and throw your body.
Be in a hurry.
Depend on your memory alone.
Murmur or speak loudly.
Lie to impress .
Merge all points.

27. Don’t let the telephone ring for a long time.
Depending on the time greet accordingly.
Be polite
Use simple language.
Don’t make them wait for a long time.

28. Keep a glass of water handy.
Move into a peaceful place.
Keep a plain paper and pen .
Keep a list of key words and a copy of
resume.
Always end on a positive note.