ACE THE INTERVIEW

HOW TO SUCCEED AT A JOB INTERVIEW!!!!

TYPES OF INTERVIEWS
Telephonic Face to face Video Conferencing Panel Interview Stress Interview

Dealing with Interview Anxiety

Being prepared is the best way to reduce anxiety and help ensure a successful job interview.

To fail to Prepare is to prepare to fail!!

PREPARATION
CV, Application Form, Cover Letter Study employers literature, website, etc. Research the job position

Duties and responsibilities Skills and Knowledge required Why does the job interest you? Why this company? Why this industry?

To, The HR Manager, Times Of India,

Mumbai
Subject: Application for the position of Business Analyst Body of Cover Letter The body of your cover letter lets the employer know what position you are applying for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up. First Paragraph: The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the position you are applying for. And the source through which you came across the opening. Middle Paragraphs: The next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Make strong connections between your abilities and their needs. Mention specifically how your skills and experience match the job you are applying for. Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it. Try to support each statement you make with a piece of evidence. Use several shorter paragraphs or bullets rather than one large block of text. Last Paragraph: I assure you that given an opportunity I shall definitely prove to be a valuable asset your organization. I Look forward to hear from you soon. Sincerely Signature

Research typical interviewers questions Self SWOT Analysis General knowledge/ Current happenings Prepare some questions to ask the interviewer.

Think like the interviewer!

WHAT IS THE EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR?

Job skills Flexibility/ Adaptability Dependability Productivity Creative (OOB) Thinking Energy & enthusiasm Quick grasping ability Long term commitment

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FIRST IMPRESSION
IS INDEED THE LASTING IMPRESSION

BODY LANGUAGE
The interviewer notices:

Your Clothes & Appearance How you look, enter the interview room, sit and act where are my hands? Eye contact whom do I look at in a panel interview?

Style, tone and delivery of voice talking too fast?

How confident you appear smile!
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AT THE INTERVIEW
Arrive at least 15 mins before the scheduled time. Dress appropriately Speak clearly Emphasise the positive play down the negative Make good eye contact Be honest Listen Carefully If you do not understand the question, ask for clarification Dont fidget

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INTERVIEW BASICS
NEVER Sell yourself short - Ive only. Lie Speak negatively about anyone or any organization Get overly emotional or respond to an question impulsively Confuse arrogance with confidence Look disinterested Take seat before interviewer ask Keep your bag on the table Start questioning unless asked Show your desperateness for the job
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INTERVIEW MARKING SHEET

Name
Personal makeup Communication Skills Problem Solving Team Fit Leadership

Mark-max 100
Max 10 Max 30 Max 20 Max 20 Max 20

Total Marks

SKILLS- MOST WANTED LIST

ENERGY

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PROVE YOU CAN DO THE JOB

Identify your skills: job-related Employers want concrete examples Present a good story Emphasize results: what happened as a result of your skills/efforts? Link up what youre good at to how you can help the employer out in this job

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COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Listening Writing Presenting to a group TEAMWORK Appreciate other Peoples Strengths and Weaknesses Share information and opportunities Team objectives TIME MANAGEMENT List things to Be done Prioritise Schedule your Activities And Commitments PROBLEM SOLVING Face up to problems Assess the options FLEXIBILITY Adapt to New situations Make Contingency Plans
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Negotiate a solution

TYPICAL QUESTIONS

About you
Tell me about yourself (It means why should we hire you) What are your strengths? Tell me about your weakness (It means prove to us that your weakness wont harm us) Why did you choose to do MBA? What would you consider your major achievements to date? Tell me about a mistake you have made and how did you rectify it?

About the job

What interests you about this job? What do you know about our company? What other options are you considering? Where do you see yourself in another 5-7 years? (It means how long do you plan to stay here and how serious you are about this role)

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF

Your

personal statement summarising:

Education Skills Experience Career Objective

Theme: what I can do for YOUR company

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TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF

90 seconds maximum, then STOP No as you can see from my CV.. Practise out loud and often Give the people what they want Tailor it a little for each employer

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UNUSUAL QUESTIONS
Would you rather fight a horse-sized duck, or 100 ducksized horses? This question was asked by an interviewer at a mining company. This question is a humorous and creative way of testing deductive reasoning, which requires you to make and check realistic assumptions Suggested answer: Demonstrate each step of your thinking: "OK, well I reckon both might kill me, but I would start by thinking about how aggressive each animal might be. Horses can bite and kick, and even though they are small, being hunted by a pack gives you no escape route."
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How many ways can you get a needle out of a haystack? This question was asked by an interviewer at an international bank.This question is another example of an interviewer testing a candidate's ability to solve problems creatively. Suggested answer: "What we can see, we can find. In this case what if we were to drench the haystack in a colour that would make the needle easier to see? "Trying to differentiate silver from the gold of hay is hard to do, but if I could turn the hay green, blue, or purple then the silver of the needle would be much more obvious." The point is to shed a different light on the problem to find a new solution. "If the needle is made of steel, a magnet will do the trick. Or you could simply burn the hay off and the needle will remain.
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If you were to win 1 million, what would you do with the money? This question was asked at a major accounting firm, this question is likely testing both the practical and longer term planning skills. Suggested answer: "While it would definitely be exciting to win 1 million, I would want to think through all my options and also be aware of how this money would be taxed before I think about allocating the funds. "Some of the options I would consider include how I could invest this money, how much I could donate to a charity, and how I could use a portion of it to celebrate the win. But, if you are concerned, I'd still come to work on Monday."

How would you explain Facebook to your grandma? This question was asked by an interviewer at a software company This question makes a candidate break down a seemingly complex concept. The interviewer wants to see how a candidate can explain an idea in a way that is meaningful and relevant to the end user Suggested answer: "My grandma does use the internet, is familiar with websites, but knows nothing yet about social networking. So, in this case, I'd say, 'Grandma, I know you love keeping in touch with your friends and family, and I know you love using the internet to find out new information.' "Then I would say, 'There is a website called Facebook which allows you to both connect and stay in touch with your friends and family online, while you're also able to follow companies and organizations you like, to find out their latest news and products. Do you have time, Grandma, for me to show you?'"

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Why are manhole covers round? Such questions are designed to test your creativity Suggested answer: Because you can roll a round one into place. No one cares about it falling on the guy inside they just dont want to have to carry a square one.

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If you were an animal what animal would you be?- Your characteristics If we shrunk you to the size of a pencil and put you in a blender, how would you get out- Can you think on your feet? If you were given a free full-page ad in the newspaper and had to sell yourself in six words or less, how would the ad read? How many close friends do you have? Ans. Evidently not enough to get a job without having to interview for it. "On a scale from one to 10, rate me as an interviewer. "Have you ever stolen a pen from work? "What's your favorite song? Perform it for us now. If you had enough money to retire right now, would you?

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QUESTIONS TO ASK THE INTERVIEWER

Ask appropriate job-related questions

What are organisations future plans/projects?

Work and Training

What would I be doing? What is the training? What is the project timescale?

Reporting Structure
Who would I be working with? Contacts with others inside and outside the organisation

Location

Where will I be Travel, location, mobility required

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QUESTIONS TO AVOID

Salary and Prospects

Have I done well in the interview Salary The appraisal Procedure

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AFTER THE INTERVIEW!

Learn from it! Was there anything you could have done better or differently? Dont Give Up-It takes time and persistence to reach your goal

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EXTEMPORE SPEECH /SPONTANEOUS TONGUE

OBJECTIVE:

To know how spontaneously you can think & express your views in a logical & systematic manner.

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TOPICS
My biggest concern for the future is. How to save money Grass is greener on the other side If you risk nothing, you will risk everything

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JOB SITES
www.naukri.com www.monster.com www.jobsahead.com www.indeed.com www.shine.com www.vivastreet.com www.clickjobs.com www.careerbuilder.com www.timesjobs.com mumbai.craigslist.co.in www.quikr.com/jobs OTHER SOURCES LinkedIn Times Ascent Human Capital Magazine

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ALL THE BEST!!!

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