business communication

1. HOW TO APPEAR IN AN
INTERVIEW
Akshya Vavdiya
Gokarn Bahaduar Karkee
Pranav Garge
Sunil Sharma

2. DEFINITION OF INTERVIEW
An interview is a conversation between two or
more people (the interviewer and the
interviewee) where questions are asked by the
interviewer to obtain information from the
interviewee.
Job Interview - an interview to determine
whether an applicant is suitable for a position of
employment

4. FOR A GOOD INTERVIEW
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Positive attitude
Common sense
Mental ability
Good eye contact
Subject knowledge
• Smiling face

5. TYPES OF INTERVIEWS
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Structured Interview
– Decided in advance
– Preplanned
Unstructured Interview
– Not planned in detail
– More flexible
Individual Interview
– Verbal and visual interaction between two
people.
Group Interview
– All the candidates or small group of
candidates are interviewed.
– Saves time
Exit Interview

6. • Depth Interview
– Semi-structured interview
– Candidate has to give detailed information
– Tries to find out whether the candidate is expert in his subject or not.
• Stress Interview
– Purpose is to find out how the candidate behaves in a stressful situation.
• Panel Interview
– Selection committee or interview committee is appointed to take
interview.

7. MODES OF INTERVIEWING
• On-campus Interviews
• On site Interviews
• Off-site Interviews
• Telephonic Screening
• Video Interviews

8. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW
Get your career goals in focus
• Identify your main strengths related to the job
• Gather specific accomplishments to back up your skills
Research about the company
Be prepared for professional dress codes
Practice with yourself or with a friend
Prepare one or two copies of resume and academic
qualifications and experience letters

9. DRESS CODE

10. MEN'S INTERVIEW ATTIRE
Suit (solid color – Navy, Black or Dark Grey)
Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the
suit)
Tie
 conservative leather shoes
Neat, professional hairstyle
 Clean shave
Neatly trimmed nails
Portfolio or briefcase

11. WOMEN'S INTERVIEW ATTIRE
Suit (navy, black or dark grey)
The suit skirt should be long enough so you can sit
down comfortably
Conservative shoes
Limited jewelry (no dangling earrings or
arms full of bracelets)
Professional hairstyle
Light make-up and perfume
Neatly manicured clean nails
Portfolio or briefcase

12. INTERVIEW QUESTION PATTERNS
The Warmup
QuestionAnswer
Session
Closing

13. DURING THE INTERVIEW
– Be on Time
– Carry copies of resume, academic qualifications, and
experience letters with originals
– Body Language
– Listen Carefully
– Speak clearly and audibly
– Don't argue with interviewer. Be polite & answer properly.
– If you can't hear interviewer's voice, say "Pardon or sorry"
& request him to talk loudly.
– Don't show "hurry, worry, curry" nature. Have presence of
mind. You can take a few seconds before answering a
question.

14. BODY LANGUAGE IN INTERVIEW
ROOM
• First one should ask permission for entering the room.
• Then one should greet the interviewer.
• Once he offers you a seat, then only you should seat. This shows
that one has respect for them.
• Sit with back straight. Don't bend. Show confidence & smile on
your face.
• Have a look at all the people who are supposed to conduct
interview.
• Look into their eyes. Don't look down or away from their eyes.
• One can fold his or her hands to prevent any unnecessary
gestures.

15. SAMPLE QUESTIONS
• "Tell us about yourself."
• "What prompted you to apply for this particular
position?"
• "What do you do to ensure your communication
is effective?"
• "What are your strengths/weaknesses?"
• "What do you do in your spare time?"
• "If you are offered this position, what training do
you feel you require before you could become a
productive member of our team?"

16. CONTD…
• "Tell us about a goal you set for yourself and
successfully achieved."
• "Tell us about a leadership role you have
undertaken. If you have, include in your
answer your greatest sense of
accomplishment while in that leadership role.“
• "Do you have any questions for us before we
conclude this interview?"

17. CLOSE POSITIVELY
Thank You
&
A Firm Handshake

18. AFTER THE INTERVIEW
Write a THANK YOU
Letter or E-mail
– Add pertinent information
you might have left out
during the interview.
– Reiterate your interest in
the job

19. METHODS OF INTERVIEWS
 Traditional
 Behavioral/Emotional /Story Telling
 Case-Method

20. Gokarn Bahadur Karkee
RESUME GUIDELINES
𝑲𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒆_𝒈𝒐𝒌𝒂𝒓𝒏@𝒚𝒂𝒉𝒐𝒐. 𝒄𝒐𝒎
𝐕𝐕𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫, 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐆𝐮𝐣𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚
Objective:
To obtain administrative, sales or marketing position with a global business, or
professional associations that is seeking individual who can analyse, organize,
and manage challenging projects that promote growth through individual and
• The Header
product achievement.
Personal Information:
• Career objective
Date of Birth
23rd Aug, 1991
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Dilashaini – -9, Baitadi, Nepal
Phone No
• Personal Information
Permanent Address :
0091-9714-080-974
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Academic Qualification:
2015: Master of Business Administration (MBA)(expected), Sardar Patel
University, G H Patel Postgraduate Institute of Business, Management,
Anand, Gujarat, India
• Education
2012:
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Tribhuvan University,
Kathmandu Model College, Kathmandu, Nepal
• Internship Work
2008: Intermediate(10+2), Higher Secondary Education Board (HSEB), Radiant
Higher Secondary school, Kanchanpur, Nepal
2006: School Leaving Certificate (SLC), Government of Nepal, Shree Virendra
• Membership and Affiliations
Higher Secondary School, Baitadi, Nepal
Internship Work:
Internship of two months at Kist Bank Ltd., Nepal( From 3rd April,2012 to
4th June, 2012)
Membership Organization: Smart Club, Youth Initiative, Empowering Asia

21. Skills:
CONTD…..
• Skills
Computer: Microsoft word, PowerPoint, excel, paint, Photoshop
Language: English, Nepali, Hindi
Abilities:
To co-ordinate a team
To work in stress
To negotiate
Good communication skills
Field of interest:
• Abilities
Banking and Finance
Course Knowledge and Specialization:
• Field of interest
Finance
Accounts
Marketing
Principles of Management
• Course Knowledge
and Specialization
• Achievements
Business Statistics
International Business
Banking and Finance Specialization in Bachelor’s Degree
Achievements:
ICCR Scholarship to study MBA in India
University rank IInd in BBA 3rd Semester & IIIrd in 7th and 8th Semester
Won Inter-college Volleyball Champion in 12th Standard
References:
• References
• Signature
Excellent references available upon request.
I hereby declare that, all the information’s above are tru to the best of my knowledge.
………………………..
(Gokarn Bahadur Karkee)
(25/11/2013)

22. SAMPLE RESUME OF
AN EXPERIENCED
PERSON
• Summary of
Qualifications
• Experience

23. CONTD..
• Education
• Professional associations
• Skills
•Honors and Awards

24. COVER LETTER GUIDELINES
• Accompanied with resume
• Demonstration of skills
• Demonstration of
achievements
• Relevance of these skills
and achievement to the job

25. ANY
QUERIES
??