Ace Your Interview with These Expert Tips

Interview Techniques
By
JATLING SHIVAPAWAR
The purpose of an interview
The interview is a mutual exchange of
information between an employer and
you, as a candidate for a position.
 Supplement résumé information
 Show that you understand your
strengths and weaknesses and have a
sense of direction
The purpose of an interview
 Enable the employer to evaluate your
personality and attitudes in terms of the
demands of the organization and the position
 Allow you to gain information about the
organization and the job that is not available
through other sources
 Give you and the employer an opportunity to
discuss the desirability of further contact or
an offer of employment
Stage # 1 – After receiving Interview call
 Through e-mail
Confirm that you are at ding the interview
Courtesy to express thanks
 Through Post
Reply through post that you are at ding the interview,
if time is not sufficient convey your message by phone.
Courtesy to express thanks
 Through Mobile
Take some time and give confirmation.
Stage # 2 – Till One day before Interview
 Go for reservation (if it is a distant place)

 Research yourself.
 Visit the website of the company
 Study about Organization
 Study about job profile
 Identify your skills, abilities and interests
 Prepare the questions to ask the
interviewer that reflects your knowledge.
Stage # 2 – Till One day before Interview
 Purchase one Executive File.

 Keep originals in the file.
 Go for 3 sets of xerox copies.
 Keep all necessary documents in the file
including interview call.
 Keep your dress ready with proper
footwear (polished).
Stage # 3 – One day before Interview
 For outstation, try to reach one day before.

 Reach the interview place to have
.environmental attachment and geographical
information.
 Go through the resume to get an overview of
it.
 Inform about the interview to reference
personality .
 Have a sound sleep.
Stage # 4 – On the day of Interview
 Get up early from the bed.
 Pray the God.
 Take the blessings of the parents.
 Keep your file ready.
 Neatly dressed.
 Take light food.
 Plan to reach interview place at least 45
minutes before.
 Go to the reception, get registered yourself
and proceed to waiting hall.
Stage # 5 – In Waiting Hall
 Do not speak to other candidates, it will

disturb the interview process and they
may form wrong opinion on you.
 Do not ask the candidates regarding the
questions asked in the interview hall. If
you do so
 It may disturb the interview process.
 Unnecessary sion for you.
 It is against the discipline also.
Stage # 6 – when you are the next
candidate to enter the interview hall
 Feel tension free.
 Have a meditation.
 After receiving the calling bell from the
interview room, knock the door slowly.
 They may call you, like come inside.
Stage # 7 – Entering the Interview Chamber
 You greet all the experts, like good

morning sirs
 Take your seat when they asked to do
so or ask them politely, “Can I occupy
the chair”.
 Slowly lift the chair, move it back in air
and place in proper place to sit .Don’t
make noise in this process.
 Sit in a straight posture.
 Handover the Executive File in a proper

way to the chairman of the expert
committee.
Stage # 7 – Entering the Interview
Chamber
Tips to answer the questions
 Give straight answer to the questions.
 If you require sometime to recall the answers,
say sorry, they will repeat the question.
 If you do not know the answer, politely say
“NO”.
 Convey the message to the expert that you
are very good candidate, if you miss me you
will be loser.
 Answer the questions as they appear.
Tough Interview Questions
Question # 1
Tell me about Yourself ?

What Interviewer expects from you
Interviewer really wants a quick,

two- to three-minute snapshot of who
you are and why you’re the best
candidate for this position.
Your answer must contain the following

information
 Introduction what organization
requires
 Main qualification
 Sub qualification
Question # 2
Why should I hire you?

Interviewer expects that you give an

answer backed with an example.

information
 I am best person for this job.
 My passion and commitment for
excellence.
 Example to back above said statement.
Question # 3
What is your long-range objective?

Interviewer expects to know,

“How serious you are about your own
career”?

information
 focus on your achievable objectives and
what you are doing to reach those
objectives.
Question # 4
Has your education prepared you for

your career?
Interviewer expects behavioral examples

supporting the key competencies for
the career.

information
 My education has focused on not only the learning the
fundamentals, but also on the practical application of the
information learned within those classes .
 Eg: I played a lead role in a class project where we
gathered and analyzed best practice data . Let me tell
you more about the results . . .”
Question # 5
Are you a team player?

Interviewer expects Emphasize

teamwork behavioral examples and
focus on your openness to diversity of
backgrounds .
Your answer must contain the following information
 It is not just a yes/no question.

 Talk about the strength of the team above the
individual.
 A sample answer: “Yes, I’m very much a team
player. In fact, I’ve had opportunities in surveys,
school and athletics to develop my skills as a
team player. For example, on a recent project . .
.”
Question # 6
Have you ever had a conflict with

a professor? How was it resolved?
Interviewer expects How you reacted

to conflict and what you did to resolve it.
 Do not say No, If you opt for No, they keep drilling
deeper to find a conflict.
 “Yes, I have had conflicts in the past. Never major ones,

but there have been disagreements that needed to be
resolved. I've found that when conflict occurs, it helps to
fully understand the other person’s perspective, so I
take time to lis to their point of view, then I seek to work
out a collaborative solution.
Question # 7
What is your greatest weakness?

Interviewer expects a true weakness and

what you are doing to overcome it.
 Do not select a strength and present it as a weakness.
 You should select a weakness that you have been

actively working to overcome.
 For example: “I have had trouble in the past with

planning and prioritization. However, I’m now taking
steps to correct this. I just started using a pocket planner
. . .” then show them your planner and how you are
using it.
Question # 8
If I were to ask your professors

to describe you, what would they say?
Interviewer expects “How you are

prepared for an interview?”

information
 “I believe He would say I'm a very energetic
person, that I’m results oriented and one of the
best people.
 Actually, I know He would say that, because

those are his very words. May I show you his
letter of recommendation?”
Question # 9
What qualities do you feel a successful

manager should have?
Or
What qualities do you expect from your
manager
Interviewer expects Vision and

Leadership qualities

 “The key quality in a successful manager should be
leadership--The highest calling of a true leader is
inspiring others to reach the highest of their abilities.
 The ability to be the visionary for the people who are

working under them. The person who can set the course
and direction for subordinates. The highest calling of a
true leader is inspiring others to reach the highest of
their abilities.
Question # 10
Do you consider yourself successful?

Interviewer expects
How you present positive answer ?

information
 A good explanation is that you have set
goals, and you have met some and are
on track to achieve the others.
Question # 11
How much salary you are expecting?

Interviewer expects
What is company all about in your
perspective?
 As per the standards of the company.

Chamber
If you are given an opportunity to ask
questions to the interviewer.
Do Not ASK
 About working hours.
 About working days.
 About leave facility.
Chamber
If you are given an opportunity to ask
questions to the interviewer.
ASK
 What your Logo stands for.
 Any training will be given.
 How are employees evaluated and

promoted.
Chamber
Conclusion
Convey Thanks for conducting interview.
 Again, Slowly lift the chair, move it back in

air and place in proper place to get up.
Don’t make noise in this process.
Stage # 8 – Exit from Interview Chamber
 Open the door slowly and close before you

leave.
 Enter the waiting hall.

Stage # 9 – In Waiting hall
 Do not speak to the candidates in waiting

hall.
 Do not speak to the supporting staff.
 Do not enquire about experts.
 Do not encourage tips for supporting staff.
 Leave the waiting hall at the earliest.
Stage # 10 – After Reaching Home
Convey Thanks for conducting interview
 Through e-mail
 Through post
Stage # 11 – After 15 days
 Do not enquire about appointment order.
 Inform the company about the other

qualification/training at ded in these 15
days.
Modern Times – Types of Interviews
Traditional Face to Face Interview

 Most interviews are face-to-face. The most
traditional is a one-on-one conversation.
 Your focus should be on the person asking
questions. Maintain eye contact, lis and respond
once a question has been asked.
 Your goal is to establish rapport with the
interviewer and show them that your
qualifications will benefit their organization.
Panel/Committee Interview
 In this situation, there is more than one interviewer.
Typically, three to members of a panel may conduct
this part of the selection process. This is your chance to
put your group management and group presentation
skills on display.
 As quickly as possible, try to “read” the various

personality types of each interviewer and adjust to them.
Find a way to connect with each interviewer.
 Remember to take your time in
responding to questions. Maintain eye
contact with the panel member who asked
the question, but also seek eye contact
with other members of the panel as you
give your response.
 In some committee interviews you may be
asked to demonstrate your problem solving
skills. The committee will outline a situation and
ask you to formulate a plan that deals with the
problem. You don’t have to come up with the
ultimate solution. The interviewers are looking
for how you apply your knowledge and skills to a
real life situation.
Behavioral Interview
 The basic premise behind this type of
interview is that your past is the best
predictor of your future. These types of
questions may be asked in any
interview format; telephone, panel, or
one-on-one.
 If the employer asks behavior-oriented
questions, they are no longer asking
hypothetical questions but are now
asking questions that must be
answered based on facts.
 With a behavioral question, the
interviewer is looking for results, not
just an activity list. They are lis ing for
names, dates, places, the outcome and
especially what your role was in
achieving that outcome.
Telephone Interview
 Many organizations will conduct
interviews by telephone to narrow a
field of candidates. Telephone
interviews may also be used as a
preliminary interview for candidates
who live far away from the job site.
Telephone Interview
 It is important to treat this interview as
you would a face-to-face connection.
Arrange for a quiet space and time to
schedule the conversation. Clear a
work surface to minimize distractions.
Telephone Interview
 Focus on the conversation. Lis to the
questions carefully before you answer.
Since your voice is key, convey energy
with inflection in your voice.
Telephone Interview
 Have a copy of your resume nearby as
a reference.
 Avoid using a phone with call waiting.
You do not want to be interrupted
during an interview.
Telephone Interview
 Do not speak in
sleeping/eating/drinking position.
 Give answers politely.

Group Interview
 The goal of the group interview is to

see how you interact with others and
how you use your knowledge and
reasoning to influence others.
Lunch/Dinner Interview
 The same rules apply at a meal as

those in an office. The setting may be
more casual, but remember it is a
business meal and you are being
watched carefully.
Lunch/Dinner Interview
 Use the interview to develop common

ground with your interviewer. Follow his/her
lead in both selection of food and etiquette.
 Do not drink alcohol at any point in the

interview process.
Stress Interviews
 This form of interview was more
common in sales positions and is rare
today. However, you should be aware
of the signals. The stress interview is
usually a deliberate attempt to see how
you handle yourself under pressure.
Stress Interviews
 The interviewer may be sarcastic or
argumentative, or may keep you
waiting. Don’t take it personally. Calmly
answer each question. Ask for
clarification if you need it, and never
rush into an answer.
Campus placements & Job fair

 Written test
 Interview
 Very brief introduction (academic record)
 Brief introduction
(academic record & family details)
Campus placements & Job fair

 Prepare the number of copies of
Resume.
 HR round, regarding your personal
details.
Questions regarding situations like
Family Vs office
Work in office etc.
STARR Technique
prove by an example
Situation: Describe the specific situation. Set up your story.
Task: What was the task you were trying
to accomplish?
Tell who, what, when, where, and why
(include only relevant details!).
Action
Action: What did you do to solve the
problem or meet the task?
Result: Specify results. What happened? Task Result
Give numbers, volume, dollars, etc.
Relate: Link the skills you were Situation Relate
demonstrating in this example to the
specific job.
Please tell me about your ability to work as part of a team.
 Situation – I have a great deal of

experience working in teams, and I
really excel in that environment. During
my senior year I took a marketing
research class.
 Task – Our group worked on a project
for the Career Services, trying to
determine reasons why some students
do not utilize Career Services.
 Action – To do this, our team decided to

survey students as they entered and left
the campus library. We had to work
closely to develop the survey and to
coordinate the times that we stood
outside the library. We also spent a lot
of time analyzing the data together, and
preparing our final report.
 Result – As a result, our project provided Career

Services with helpful data, and our group
received an A.
 Relate – I understand that this job requires
someone who is detailed-oriented and able to
work well with others. I believe my education
and work experience has prepared me well, as I
have been required to work with a variety of
groups in each of my courses and jobs. (Hint-
hint: open your portfolio and pull out the
appropriate example to show the interviewer). .
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Interview Techniques

 Go for reservation (if it is a distant place)

 Purchase one Executive File.

 For outstation, try to reach one day before.

 Do not speak to other candidates, it will

 You greet all the experts, like good

 Sit in a straight posture.

 Handover the Executive File in a proper

Tough Interview Questions

Tell me about Yourself ?

Tough Interview Questions

What Interviewer expects from you

Interviewer really wants a quick,

Tough Interview Questions

Your answer must contain the following

Tough Interview Questions

Why should I hire you?

Tough Interview Questions

What Interviewer expects from you

Interviewer expects that you give an

Tough Interview Questions

Your answer must contain the following

Tough Interview Questions

What is your long-range objective?

Tough Interview Questions

What Interviewer expects from you

Interviewer expects to know,

Tough Interview Questions

Your answer must contain the following

Tough Interview Questions

Has your education prepared you for

Tough Interview Questions

What Interviewer expects from you

Interviewer expects behavioral examples

Tough Interview Questions

Your answer must contain the following

Tough Interview Questions

Are you a team player?

Tough Interview Questions

What Interviewer expects from you

Interviewer expects Emphasize

Your answer must contain the following information

 It is not just a yes/no question.

Tough Interview Questions

Have you ever had a conflict with

Tough Interview Questions

What Interviewer expects from you

Interviewer expects How you reacted

Your answer must contain the following information

 “Yes, I have had conflicts in the past. Never major ones,

Tough Interview Questions

What is your greatest weakness?

Tough Interview Questions

What Interviewer expects from you

Interviewer expects a true weakness and

Your answer must contain the following information

 Do not select a strength and present it as a weakness.

 You should select a weakness that you have been

 For example: “I have had trouble in the past with

Tough Interview Questions

If I were to ask your professors

Tough Interview Questions

What Interviewer expects from you