Tips For Interviews.

Tips For Interviews

An interview is a major form of interpersonal communication conducted for various purpose, this form of communication plays a significant role in the lives of student as well as professionals. Interviews are conducted for recruitment, performance, appraisals, information gathering and exchange, counselling etc.

Although there are many types of interviews, the most common type of interview faced by everyone is the job interview. Job interviews vary in their nature and style from industry and hence demand different types of skills depending on the specific job vacancy, level of experience or industry. However there are certain universal steps maintain the art of giving an interview it is important to learn how to manipulate the various relevant factors such as knowledge, personality, body language, leadership and communication skills to be successful in their interviews.

Job interview can be conducted face to face through video conferences or telephonically. This matter provides guidelines on to how to labels there various models. It lists the various steps towards preparing for an interview, such as brushing up subject knowledge, overcoming the jitters answering techniques, and follow up.

The other interviews types deal within this chapter are media interviews and press conferences. As an important aspect of public relation, there events help awareness and acceptance of sensitivities issue concerning the public. 

Tips For Face-To-Face Interviews:

• Be well prepared
• Brush up your subject & general knowledge
• Prepare, update and memorize your resume
• Know yourself
• Know about the company
• Dress appropriately, unless advised otherwise wear business attire. Limit make up, perfume/after shave and jewellery.
• Be smart, clean and well groomed.
• Carry a brief case or neat folder containing all relevant papers
• Show up ten to fifteen minutes early. In case you feel may get delayed, call up and inform.
• When you meet your interviewer, shake hands confidently.
• Stay calm, do not fidget or twiddle your thumb.
• Be polite.
• Never chew gum or smoke during the interview.
• Be yourself, be honest.
• Show a real interest in the job.
• Be aware of all the answering techniques
• Do not answer a question you did not understand: ask for clarification first.
• Speak clearly using positive words and phrases such as ‘enjoy’ enthusiastic, positive attitude; excellence’ “striving to be my best” passionate etc.
• Use the following appropriately: non-verbal eye contact (shows interest & confidence) facial expression (tells about your delight & excitement), posture (reveals confidence and power potential), gesture (shows your respect to the interviewer and awareness about the organizational culture.)
• In the end, restate your interest in the job.
• Smile and say “thank you”.
• Tell them how you look forward to see them again.
• Shake hands firmly.
• Tell them how much you enjoyed the interview
• When you leave an interview, you should leave the buildings as gracefully as you entered it. You should be as cordial to people in the way out as you were while coming in. Then, as you return take time to review the interview while it is still fresh in your mind because an interview is a leaving experience to help you in future.
• Use your voice effectively to express your genuineness
• Always greet the interviewer with enthusiasm
• Do not answer questions with a word. Try to give details of your area of expertise. Keep notes handy. If necessary, prepare a write-upon your responsibilities and refer to it during the interviews to make sure that you do not forget anything.
• Do not use any words your native language.
• If you haven’t understood the question, ask the interviewer politely to repeat/elaborate.
• Avoid repeating yourself
• Do not raise your voice during the interview
• Exhibit appropriate non-verbal while listening and speaking
• Do not interrupt the interviewer while they are talking
• Do not ask the interviewer any personal question
• Even if the interviewer appears to be asking trivial or irrelevant questions
• At the end if interview always thank the interviewer for his time
• Turn off your cell phone. If it goes off accidentally, apologize and turn it off
• Respond to both verbal and non verbal questions of the interviewer
• Ask relevant questions. Avoid becoming familiar or indulging in unnecessary chit-chat or gossip
• Remain calm if you sense prejudice or any pre conceived notion on the part of the interviewer. Keeping yourself cool will keep the situation from getting out of hand. 

Tips For Video Conferencing Interview:

If the interviewer wants to attend a video conferencing interview, they will inform you well in advance the date, time and duration of the interview.

1. Confirm the date and time of the interview through email.
2. Send all the necessary documents well before the interview.
3. Assume that you are attending in –person interview
4. Wear a formal class dress s you would do for –person interview to give a professional appearance.
5. Reach the venue early so that you get settled, familiarize yourself with the equipment and use it with care.
6. Face the camera and speak a few words to test the focus and your voice. Use the picture-in a picture feature to see how you look in the screen.
7. Do not clutter your table with papers. You may keep your folder containing copies of the relevant documents you had sent to the interviewer.
8. Try not to be conscious of the camera in front of you.
9. Listen very carefully ,if there is any technical problem, inform the interviewer & then seek assistance from the agency that has provided the facility for the interview. 

Here are some questions students are likely to be asked in an interview, along with some suggested responses. 

• Tell me about yourself. 

1. Pre-plan your answer to this question, it’s usually the first one asked. Talk about your work experience, skills, and accomplishments, not personal statistics such as where or when you were born or whether or not you are married. Keep it brief. 

• What do you know about this company? 

1. Be prepared with as much information about the company as possible, especially its products or services. Do some homework on the company’s web site, in the research department of your local library, or talk with friends who may work for or have knowledge

• why do you work for this company? 

1. If you’ve have done some research, this should be easy. Refer to the company’s fine reputation, growth opportunities, etc.

• what kind of benefits are you looking for? 

1. Answer this question honestly; otherwise you’ll be unhappy and less than productive.

• Describe your value to your past (or current) employer. 

1. Refer to your resume and your accomplishments. 

• you’ve changed jobs frequently. Why? 

1. Unless you’ve been a victim of layoffs, talk about better opportunities and more money. 

• Have you ever been fire?

1. This can be checked, so be truthful. If answer is yes, you might want to describe the circumstances, and your side of it. Whatever you do, don’t bad mouth your boss or the company. 

• what did you like best in your last (or current) job? 

1. Pre-plan your answer because this question is often asked. 

• what direct supervisory experience have you had? 

1. Refer to your resume. 

Types Of The Questions To Ask In The Interview: 

When it is appropriate, ask questions during the interview.

The following questions are guidelines only. Use them when and if it is comfortable for you.

1. Do you have a job description available?
2. With whom would I be working if I accepted a position here?
3. What is the most important qualification for this position?
4. To whom would I be responsible?
5. When will you be making a decision regarding this position?

Conclusion:

When the interview comes to an end, be sure to leave in a professional manner

1. Stand
2. Thank them for their time
3. Shake hands, look them in the eyes and smile
4. Ask for a business card(from them or the secretary)
5. Ask them when they will make their suc- cession
6. Tell them you will call at that time to hear their plans

After leaving, write a short thank you letter. Thank them for seeing you. Restate your interest in the position and tell them why you feel qualified for it. Tell them you look forward to talking with them again and will call on the agreed upon date.