Interview Skills
CONTENT
• Different types of interviews
• Prepare for an interview
• Requirements of different kinds of interviews
• Prepare a Curriculum Vitae and Resume
Objective
At the end of this
lecture, the student will be able to:
• Identify types of Interviews
• Plan for appearing for an interview
• Prepare Curriculum Vitae and Resume
Introduction
An interview is an integral part of the recruitment process.
It is a formal meeting in which one or more individuals question,
consult, and/or evaluate another person. It is also a process that involves study
of the industry, the job and the candidate.
Different
Types of Interviews
• Telephonic Interview
• Personal Interview
• Panel Interview
• Online Interview
Portfolio
A Portfolio: Sober, Smart
Contains: Two copies of Resume, photographs
Copies of Marks Cards, Certificates, Experience Letters,
Reference Letters
Some spare pages and a pen
Curriculum
Vitae (CV) and Resume
• CV – Prepared
by individuals who are in the academic field; very detailed information is mentioned
and can be in several pages. It generally lists out every skill, jobs, degrees,
and professional affiliations the applicant has acquired, usually in chronological
order.
• Resume –
Prepared by individuals looking for commercial jobs; it is in brief and not
more than two pages long. It is usually broken into bullets and written in the
third person to appear objective and formal.
Preparing a
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Know what information
a CV generally contains:
Most CVs include your personal information, your education
and qualifications, your work experience, your interests and achievements, your
skills, and references. Use a modern but professional format.
Consider the job you
are applying for:
Research the company. A good CV is tailored to the specific
job and company you are applying for. What does the company do? What is their
mission statement? What do you think they are looking for in an employee? What
skills does the specific job you are applying for require?
Brainstorm your
hobbies and interests:
Unique interests or hobbies will make you stand out. Be
aware of the conclusions that might be drawn from your hobbies. Try to list hobbies
that portray you as a team-oriented individual rather than as a solitary,
passive person. Companies want someone who works well with others and can take
charge if need be.
Make a list of your
relevant skills:
These skills often include computing skills, languages you
speak, or specific things the company is looking for, such as targeted skills.
Preparing a
Resume
Contact Information:
While it may seem obvious, you would be amazed how many people
submit beautiful resumes, but forget to include their contact information. Your
Resume should include your name, email address, phone number, and a link to
your online portfolio or LinkedIn page if you have one.
Employment History:
The most common Resume form is ordering your employment history
chronologically, with the most recent experience first. If you are a seasoned
manager, you do not need to include jobs you had in college or your
internships.
Education:
In your education sector, include any college or post-graduate
work. If you have a bachelor’s degree or higher, there is no need for you to
include the name of your high school.
If you have a strong GPA (3.5 or higher), feel free to
include this in the education sector.
If you are a recent graduate, it is also a good strategy to
list significant extracurricular activities (particularly those which demonstrate
leadership), these include service to society, life skill courses, etc..
Types of
Interview Questions
|
Traditional Interview |
Behavioral Interview |
Technical / Case Interview |
|
Traditional interview questions tend to focus on your beliefs, about |
A job interviewing technique whereby the applicant is asked to describe |
A technical interview typically features questions that are specific |
Interview
Etiquette
Sit comfortably
Both feet on floor
Hands on table
Lean slightly towards the interviewer
Do not play
With hair, hands or pen
Focus
Eye contact with the interviewer
Common
requirements
|
Requirement |
Telephonic |
Personal |
Panel |
Online |
|
Do some research before the interview on your job requirement and specifications |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Dress professionally |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Take it as seriously as an in-person interview |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
|
Make sure you are in a quiet room |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
|
Clear your desk of clutter and keep stationery handy |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Listen and don’t dominate the interview |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Carry all relevant documents |
|
Yes |
Yes |
|
|
Be prepared/reach well before time |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Be prepared to handle specific skill questions |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Send a thank you email after the interview |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Perils in
an Interview
• Arrive at the interview late
• Lie and exaggerate
• Make excuses
• Ask about salary and vacation
• Discuss personal issues
Summary
• The different types of interviews are Telephonic Interview,
Personal Interview, Panel Interview and Online Interview
• While preparing for an interview, appropriate cues have to
be taken care of
• Some do’s in an interview: Dress professionally, Switch
off your phone, carry all relevant documents and more
• Some don’ts in an interview: Arrive late, make excuses,
lie and exaggerate and more
• Relevant information to be included in the preparation of CV
and resume