How to deal with interview effectively

What is interview ?

• A face-to-face discussion between the interviewer and interviewee.

• It’s a way for employers to work out how well you will fit into their organisation.

• Creating a good impression at your interview is vital.

Benefits of Interview to concern parities1. Interviewer

a) A chance to see if the person matches up to the resume,

b) The interviewer evaluates confidence, ability to think on one's language skills, attitudes etc…

2. Intervieweea) The interview is the "commercial" for the interviewee.

b) It is the only opportunity to develop that empathetic bond with the Company's hiring staff that may lead to employment.

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• Know the company• Find it insider• Study your resume • Practice your answers• Stay Calm• Change your point of view• Ask questions

Key Steps in Job Interview Preparation

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General Tips

• Give yourself time to think about each question.• Listen to questions carefully.• Be diplomatic and discreet.• Speak from experience - give practical examples • Be positive about the skills.• Answer what is asked only – avoid extra info

7 ways to kill your chances in an interview

• Mistake No. 1: Appearing uninterested – 62%• Mistake No. 2: Answering a cell phone or texting – 60%• Mistake No. 3: Dressing inappropriately -- 60 %• Mistake No. 4: Talking negatively about a current or previous employer – 58%• Mistake No. 5: Failure to make eye contact (72 %)• Mistake No. 6: Not providing specific examples -- 34 %

• Mistake No. 7: Appearing unprepared - 60%

Interview Excercise

• Can you tell us about yourself?• What made you apply for this particular job?• What makes you the right sort of person to work for this company?• Have you done this kind of work before?• How will you fit into our business? How will we benefit from taking you on?

Exercise Cont…Behavioral/situational questions• What are your strengths and weaknesses?• How do you deal with conflict? • Tell me about a time when...

– You experienced failure– You resolved a problem– You achieved a goal– You took a leadership role within a group.