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- 1. Interview: Power Selling Yourself Harsha Sinvhal Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee [email_address]
- 2. Prepare Well for the Interview
- 3. Profile the Company Research the company thoroughly Where do you fit in? Tailor your skills to company’s needs Information you uncover reflects your interest and enthusiasm in position Establishes a common base of knowledge for questions
- 4. Research the Company Know the job duties Know the company Ask questions of a similar company
- 5. What Do You Need To Know? Age of company Services or products Competitors within the industry Growth pattern Reputation Divisions and subsidiaries Locations/length of time there Size Number of employees Sales/assets/earnings New products or projects Culture and values
- 6. Where Do I Find The Information About Companies? Internet Alumni in the companies Annual Reports Press Reports Business Magazines
- 7. Develop Career Goals Have a focus--at least act like it, even if you don’t have a clue Identify challenges you are looking for Know what you want to accomplish Have a plan or agenda
- 8. Write Down Answers/Scenarios Draft written answers to potential interview questions
- 9. Write Down Your Strengths Relate them to the job Give examples of where you have demonstrated these How were they developed Identify your mentors and/or role models
- 10. Write Down Your Areas for Improvement Relate these to your work Show the positive side of these Identify the steps you have taken for improvement Detail the results and/or time frames expected Identify criticism you have received and its effects
- 11. Write Out Questions for the Interviewer Consider multiple areas Corporate values Anticipated responsibilities Employment trends Measures of work performance Work environment Quality of work Personality factors Demonstrate your knowledge of the industry and company
- 12. The Day of the Interview
- 13. Acknowledge Your Nervousness Train your butterflies to fly in formation Advance preparation reduces nervousness Practice answering the worst possible question they could ask Relax--take a few deep breaths
- 14. Appearance Matters. . .A Lot! If you don’t dress seriously, they can’t take you seriously!! Make a good first impression Pride in yourself implies pride in your work Show your creativity in your work, not your appearance Dress conservatively Be well groomed and clean
- 15. Don’t Forget the Details Nicely styled hair Natural, clean looking face/makeup Clean your fingernails Skip the clunky jewelry Press your clothes Avoid strong perfumes or colognes Avoid cigarettes
- 16. Professional Image for Women Best choices Navy or black suit, solid blouse Suit in solid colors, printed blouse Straight dress with jacket, solid colors Wear polished, low heeled shoes Minimal accessories Hosiery - appropriate color, no holes, no darker than your hem Don’t wear anything too tight or revealing
- 17. Professional Image for Men Best choices Business suit, dark colors (blues, grays, browns), white shirt Suit with solid shirt 2-piece suit, lighter colors, striped shirt Button your jacket when you stand Shine your shoes Socks-appropriate color, no holes, long length
- 18. Attitude It separates winners from losers Be enthusiastic and eager Practice good eye contact Smile Walk with confidence Sit up straight (listen to your mother!) Adapt to your surroundings
- 19. Employers Notice Good Manners Be on time for the interview Treat the receptionist with respect Use Mr. or Ms. unless they ask you to use first names Don’t sit until you’re invited to
- 20. Practice Your “Soft Skills” Greet people with a firm handshake Stand up to meet people Practice your dining etiquette Remember “please” and “thank you” Be good at chatting and small talk
- 21. What to Bring to an Interview Several copies of your resume Your portfolio, if applicable New notebook and a nice pen Briefcase or leather folder Names, addresses, and phone numbers of references
- 23. Put Yourself in the Interviewer’s Shoes They have an agenda To determine if you have the skills Identify your personal attributes Assess your motivation
- 24. Interviewers Are Looking to Hire You Help them by Showing how you fit their company Exhibit your personality Share your career goals
- 25. Be HONEST DO NOT lie on your resume DO NOT lie in the interview Either of these can get you eliminated from consideration or FIRED if discovered after hiring
- 26. What Do Winners Show They are capable of doing the job or learning it quickly They are willing and eager to do the job They need little motivation or supervision They are friendly and would work well with other employees
- 27. Use Proper Language Speak clearly and distinctly Avoid slang expressions Don’t swear Control your “ ums” “ you knows” “ likes”
- 28. Tell Me About Yourself Create a 60-second sound byte Include Geographic origins Reason for choosing major Educational background 2 or 3 strengths related to position Specific expertise and accomplishments How you can contribute to company Identify your career goals Speak clearly and honestly
- 29. Do’s and Dont’s
- 30. Do’s Research the company Prepare for tough questions Greet interviewer enthusiastically Focus on what you have to offer, not what you want Know your rights as an interviewee Have a good attitude, be positive Show confidence Be professional
- 31. Dont’s Don’t discuss salary, benefits, or vacations until an offer is made Don’t display personal habits, i.e. smoking, chewing gum, tapping a pencil, stretching, jiggling a foot Don’t lie Don’t get too chatty about non-job topics Don’t blame others or disparage employers
- 33. Listen Carefully It’s important to understand the questions correctly Ask for clarification Don’t be afraid to ask if you can take a few seconds to think about your answer
- 34. Telephone Interviews Dress up and use a professional environment to maintain your professionalism Have your notes organized, highlighted, and within easy access Without non-verbal communication, be aware that it is difficult to “read” the interviewer Make sure your voice conveys enthusiasm
- 35. Panel Interviews Get names and positions for all participants in advance if possible Address all with good eye contact Relate your answers to others that were similar from other participants Shows your ability to relate to diverse groups
- 36. Day Long Interviews Keep your energy up Continue to give complete answers to all questions even though you’ve been asked multiple times that day Listen for consistencies and discrepancies to assess company culture
- 38. Details Needed for Follow-up Write down the interviewer’s name, department, address, and phone in the notebook Ask for their business card Use interviewer’s name
- 39. Evaluate/Retrain How did you do overall? What were your strengths? What needs improvement? Develop a follow-up chart for tracking
- 40. Tell me about yourself. Who or what has had the greatest influence on the development of your career interests? How have your educational and work experiences prepared you for this position? What factors did you consider in choosing your course? Frequently Asked Interview Questions
- 41. Why are you interested in our organization? What is your GPA? Does your GPA reflect your ability? What goals have you set for yourself? How do you plan to achieve your goals? Tell me how you perceive your strengths? Weaknesses? Frequently Asked Interview Questions
- 42. How do you evaluate yourself? What work experience has been the most valuable to you and why? What has been your greatest challenge? What were the biggest problems you encountered in college? How have you handled them? What did you learn from them? Frequently Asked Interview Questions
- 43. How do you think you have changed personally since you started college? Why did you choose the extracurricular activities that you did? What did you gain? What did you contribute? What was the most useful criticism you received and who was it from? Tell me about a project you initiated. Frequently Asked Interview Questions
- 44. How do you solve conflicts? Give me an example of a problem you solved and the process you used. Describe the project or situation that best demonstrates your analytical skills. What one academic course did you have that had the greatest impact on you and why? Frequently Asked Interview Questions
- 45. Give examples of your “team player” qualities. Take me through a project where you demonstrated planning skills. How do you motivate people? What types of situations put you under pressure and how do you deal with the pressure? Frequently Asked Interview Questions
- 46. Tell me about a difficult decision you have made. Give an example of a situation in which you failed and how you handled it. Tell me about a situation when you had to persuade another person to see your point of view. What frustrates you the most? Frequently Asked Interview Questions
- 47. What interests or concerns you about the position or company? Give me a specific example of your work or learning in a multicultural setting and what impact did the experience have on you? What to or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Describe a situation where you had a conflict with another individual, and how you dealt with it. Frequently Asked Interview Questions
- 48. Describe your leadership style. In a particular leadership role, what was the greatest challenge? What characteristics do you think are important for this position? What can you contribute to our organization? Frequently Asked Interview Questions
- 49. What challenges are you looking for in a position? How are you conducting your job search and how will you make your decision? What are your expectations of your future employer? What two or three things are most important to you in a position? Frequently Asked Interview Questions
- 50. What do we need to know about you that has not been covered? Why should we hire you? Frequently Asked Interview Questions
- 51. THANK YOU Harsha Sinvhal Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
- 52. Any Questions ?
- 53. Frequently Asked Interview Questions
- 54. Thank You Harsha Sinvhal