Course Instructor: Nabgha Hashmi

Faculty of Computer Science

University of Gujrat
Professional Practices
Lecture - 6
Interview Skills
Agenda
Introduction
Types of Interview Questions
Interview Formats
Preparing for an Interview
Do or Dont in Interview
Interview
A job interview is a type of employment test that involves a
conversation between a job applicant and representative of
the employing organization.
Types of Asked Questions
Job Interview Questions
General Traits
Mental ability: Applicants' capacity to learn and process information
Personality: Conscientiousness, agreeableness, emotional stability,
extroversion, openness to new experiences
Interest, goals, and values: Applicant motives, goals, and person-
organization fit
Experiential factors
Experience: Job-relevant knowledge derived from prior experience
Education: Job-relevant knowledge derived from prior education
Training: Job-relevant knowledge derived from prior training
Job Interview Questions
Core job Elements
Declarative knowledge: Applicants' learned knowledge.
Procedural skills and abilities: Applicants' ability to complete the tasks
required to do the job.
Motivation: Applicants' willingness to exert the effort required to do
the job.
Job Interview Questions
Irrelevant Questions
To check your strong observation
To check your temper
Be calm and let them pass
Job Interview Questions
Interview Formats
Interview Formats
One on One
Panel Interview
Meal Interview
Open Ended Interview
Skype Interview
Interview Skills
Before Interview.......
Explore yourself
Research the Company
Research the Interviewer
What questions will I be asked?
What should I wear?
What should I take with me?
Practice, Practice & more Practice.
Step 2: Reaching at your destination
Be early
Dress properly
Walk into an interview confidently.
Avoid slouching, slumping or crossing your body with your arms.
Greet your interviewers immediately with a smile
Offer your hand for a handshake, make eye contact and smile.
Never sit until they ask you to sit.
Never drag the chair.
What if I do not know the answer?
What if I do not know the answer?
Responses are job specific.
Navigate/Relate it to other side.
I think it would be like this..... but I can further explore it
Repeat the question involving the interviewer.
Dont say I dont know.
If you know the partial answer , say it simply.
Typically Asked Questions
Introduce yourself !
Good practice to write it before interview.
Be specific
Be prepared
It could contain:
Your Name (might include your city)
Your Qualification (with or without distinction)
Recent Experience (if any)
Any further achievements
What is your greatest strength?
List 4,5 skills to demonstrate yourself according to your job
requirements.
For example, When I'm working on a project, I don't want just to
meet deadlines. Rather, I prefer to complete the project well ahead
of schedule.
I can work even better in stress or pressure.
My time management skills are excellent and I'm organized, efficient,
and take pride in excelling at my work.
What is your greatest weakness?
Never say, you dont have any weakness.
Sometimes, I spend more time than necessary on a task, or take on
tasks personally that could easily be delegated to someone else.
I am very strict in terms of scheduling my work.
I used to like to work on one project to its completion before starting
on another, but I've learned to work on many projects at the same
time, and I think it allows me to be more creative and effective in each
one.
Why you have left your old job?
Never say bad about your last job or boss.
Because every one has a right to look for better scenarios.
Old job was at much distance, worth time wasted in travelling.
This job best suits my skills than the previous one.
Why should we hire you?
Compare Your Resume to the Job Requirements
List the Employers Job Requirements
Select 5 - 7 of your strengths that correspond most closely to the
job requirements, and use these as the core for your answer
regarding what distinguishes you as a candidate.
What are your salary requirements?
Do not answer in figures if you are a fresh job seeker.
Rather say that in your opinion , getting experience is more important
than getting salary.
If they insist, give a reasonable range not the exact figure.
You should explore the salary packages according to your [pst before
answering this question.
What NOT to answer in an interview?
Avoid this.....!!!
Lying
Being Rude
Complaining
Not Being Prepared
Making a weak first impression
Appearing to be too nervous, or too confident
Avoid this.....!!!
Not having researched the company
Speaking too soft or too loud
Putting your foot in it and not noticing
Having a serial killer eye contact
Having eye contact with only a single person
Questions???