Instr.: Dr.

Khush Bakht
Source:XIST4 IT Recruitment
 Interviewing
What Separates the Winners
From the Rest of the Crowd
How to Develop
Interview Skills
 Introduction

Indeed, even the sharpest and most qualified employment

searchers need to get ready for their prospective employee
meet-up. Why you inquire? Interview skills are found out, and
there are no fresh opportunities to establish an incredible first
connection. These 7 interview skills will show you how to
address interview questions and persuade the procuring
director that you are the one for the activity.
Practice Great Nonverbal Correspondence

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certainty: standing straight,
looking and associating
with a confident
handshake. That first
nonverbal impression can be
an extraordinary start—or fast
consummation—to your
interview.
 Dress for the Activity or Organization

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Job openings are not filled with the
most qualified personnel.

Jobs are offered to the people who

best know how to
market themselves.
 A great resume and effective
interviewing skills are the best
preparation to assure getting the
most desirable job.
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 Three Parts to the
Interview Process
• Preparation before the interview
• The interview
• Follow-up
 Preparation Before the Interview

• Know yourself.
– Strengths and weaknesses
– Skills and abilities
• Research the occupation.
• Research the target company.
– Internet, CPPC, library, personal visit
• Select proper attire.
– Dress for success
 Preparation Before the Interview

• Know where the interview is located.

• Practice answers to interview questions.
• Prepare questions to ask interviewer.
• Carry a portfolio binder.
– Write out key skills and questions to ask.
• Bring along your professional portfolio.
 The Interview

Companies are spending more time, effort,

and money to select the right person.
 Interview Formats
• Phone interviews –
Pre-screening
• Multiple interviews
• Committee interviews
• Tour of work setting
 The Interview Game
• Begin with a firm hand shake
and “Thanks for seeing me.”
 The Interview Game
• Interviewers can use 5 different
type of questions.
– Directive
– Non-directive
– Hypothetical
– Behavioral
– Stress
 Directive Interview Questions
• Interviewer determines the focus of
your answer.
• Information the interviewer wants is
very clear.
• Example:
– What skills do you have that relate to this
position?
 Non-Directive Questions
• You determine the focus of your
answer.
• Interviewer does not ask specifics.
• Examples:
– Tell me about yourself.
– Describe your weaknesses.
 Non-Directive Questions
• Interviewer wants to know how your
background and personality qualify you
for this job.
• The focus is on your education, related
experience, skills and abilities, and
personal attributes.
– How do they relate to the job you are seeking?
– Decide your response before starting to speak.
• Keep response concise – never over 2 minutes.
 Hypothetical or Scenario Questions

• Interviewer describes a situation which

you may encounter in the position and
asks you how you would act in a
similar situation.
• They’re a good test of your problem
solving abilities.
 Problem Solving Model to Answer
Hypothetical or Scenario Questions
• Gather information.
• Evaluate the information.
• Prioritize the information.
• Seek advice.
• Weigh the alternatives.
• Make a decision.
• Communicate the decision.
• Monitor the results and modify
if necessary.
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• They have become increasingly popular

in interviews.
• They involve weaving a story.
• Examples:
– Give me an example of a work situation in which
you were proud of your performance.
 Behavioral Questions
• Examples:
– Give me an example where you faced some
challenge in your life and how you’ve
overcome it.
– Give me an example where you’ve
used creativity.
– Give me an example where you were a member
of a team and how it solved problems.
• Interviewer will continue to probe until
they get a satisfactory, complete answer.
 S–T–A–R Method of Answering
Behavioral Questions

• Situation – describe beginning as bleak

• Task – what it involved
• Action – you took to solve
• Results – glorious
 Effective Ways to Answer
Behavioral Questions
• Think of your life experience – both
personal and work-related.
• Review the skills and qualities that the
position would require.
• Link past experiences with a current
experience.
• Link a personal experience with a work-
related experience.
 Effective Ways to Answer
Behavioral Questions
• Relate your experiences from the past
that best demonstrate the traits desired
in the position that you are
interviewing for.
• They’re a great way to answer
your weaknesses.
 Stress Questions
• These may surprise you and make you
feel uncomfortable.
• Examples:
– If you were an animal, which would
you be?
– Name 5 people, who are deceased, that
you would invite to dinner.
• The desire is to see how you react to
difficult situations.
 Stress Questions
• They test your sense of humor.
• There is no right answer.
Common Interview Questions
• What do you consider to be your
greatest strengths and weaknesses?
• Why did you choose your major?
• What are your career goals?
• Where do you see yourself five or ten
years from now?
• How has your college experience
prepared you for this job?
Common Interview Questions
• Why are you interested in working for
our company?
• If I talked to your previous employer,
what would he / she say about you?
• How would your co-workers
describe you?
• What two or three things are most
important to you in your job?
Common Interview Questions

• What salary do you expect to be paid?

• Why should I hire you?
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• What is the philosophy of your company?

• What do you consider to be your
company’s greatest strengths?
Weaknesses?
• What are your company’s goals?
• What attracted you to this company?
• What opportunities exist for training and
professional development?
Formulate Questions for the Interviewer

• Could you describe a typical

first-year assignment?
• Do you mind if I ask how my qualifications
match what you are looking for?
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• Sit up straight, but not too rigid.

• Lean forward slightly.
• Maintain eye contact.
• Listen actively – nodding.
• Elevate chin slightly – it shows confidence.
• Show energy / enthusiasm in a way that is
natural for you.
Value of the Interview Process
• The employer learns about you.
– Use your communication skills to describe
why you are the best person for the job.
• You evaluate the employer.
– Inquire about the atmosphere, philosophy,
technology, and protocol of the company.
Value of the Interview Process

• Obtain valuable information.

– Interest or no interest in the job
opening
– Discovering new places / niches to
use your skills
– Perfect your interview skills
– Obtain referrals for other job
openings – internally or externally
 Predictors of Success
• Ability to communicate clearly
and concisely
• Demonstrated teamwork skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Career-related work experience
• Involvement in campus or
community activities
 Predictors of Success
• Ability to identify and give good
examples of transferable skills
• Knowledge of the company /
organization
• Asking good questions
• Flexibility
• Enthusiasm
• Ambition and motivation
 Predictors of Success
• People skills
• Good grades
• Professional appearance
 Follow-Up
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• Thank you letter / card
– Mailed within 24 hours
– Formal vs. informal
– Send to all who could be an influence.
– Personalize / express appreciation for
the opportunities to interview, tour the
facilities, meet other employees, etc.
 Follow-Up
– Mention the day of the interview and the
position for which you interviewed.
– Express continued interest in the
position and the company.
– Reemphasize your most important skills
and qualifications and how you expect
to contribute to the organization.
 Follow-Up
– Include any information you forgot to
mention in the interview, if necessary.
• Be brief , though.
– Close your letter / note with a comment
about future contact with the employer.
 Sample Thank You Letter
100 Livable Way
Dayton, Ohio 45429
March 4, 2000

Ms. Ima Stickler

Human Resource Manager
Stuckney Memorial Hospital
1234 S. 23rd Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90210

I appreciated the opportunity to interview at your hospital on Monday,

March 3rd. The tour of the medical facilities and conversations with
Stuckney’s laboratory staff gave me a clear overview of the role of
technologists at your facility. In particular, I was impressed with the state-
of-the-art equipment in Stuckney’s laboratories and the exciting medical
research that is being conducted there.
 Sample Thank You Letter
The entire experience has confirmed my desire for employment as a
medical technologist with Stuckney Memorial Hospital. My internship as a
lab assistant, along with my microbiology and chemistry course work, has
prepared me well for this position. Based on my interview, I am confident I
would fit in well with the Stuckney laboratory staff.
Thank you again for the experience of getting to know your organization
better. I welcome the opportunity to work for Stuckney Memorial Hospital
and look forward to hearing from you. I can be reached by phone at (937)
428-7639 or e-mail at sneedme@[Link].
Sincerely,

Shirley U. Needme
What Separates the Winners
from the Rest of the Crowd?
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the interview?
• Take time to evaluate your
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Be Up to Date
To sustain in this business scenario,
you need to have well-honed life skills
together with educational degrees.
Today’s employers don’t stop looking
for qualified employees only. Instead,
they look for people who can create a
path to the future – a road full of
innovative ideas and creativity. You
must have good motivation, good
attitude and the ability to manage
time strategically.
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Be prepared Smartly
solid preparation for an interview process
has become more important than ever.
Remember that you’ll only have one
chance to be there in the room and to
prove yourself as a prospective candidate.
First, you need to understand your target
employer very clearly like the industry it
belongs to, the services or products it offers
etc. Check the organization’s website to
have a solid understanding of all these.
Meticulously read its annual reports,
editorials, future goals etc.
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Put yourself in an
Employer’s Shoes
For getting noted by prospective employers, you need to
understand their requirements too. This is where you
need to know the difference between benefit and
features. Benefits are something that an employer is
going to have by hiring you while features are the
strengths that dictate your candidature.

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