To enhance interview skills

1. Nutan college of engineering & research
Interview Skills
- (Prof. Amol Bade)
NET,NET,Set,PhD (A)

2. JOB INTERVIEWS
THE INTERVIEW PROCESS:
The interviewing process is a complex means of gathering
relevant data about a candidate for a particular job position,
promotion, or making a selection panel.
SUCCESS IN A JOB INTERVIEW:
depends on knowledge
- self confidence
- good speaking skills
- Thorough preparation
- use of appropriate interview strategies.

3. JOB INTERVIEWS – MORE CHALLENGING
TODAY:
Because of
 The growing competition in the job market
 Changing demands of the job market world.
 Increasing focus on the candidate’s personal qualities.
 Changes in the interviewing techniques.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB
INTERVIEW:
 PLANNING:
- the time
- the venue
- the number of experts
- the areas to be covered in the interview
- the papers & materials needed

4.  PURPOSE:
To ensure correct selection
HR Interviews – personality traits of candidates
Technical Interviews – subject knowledge
Situational Interviews - problem solving skills
Criterion Based Interviews – knowledge and abilities to fit a
position.
 CONVERSATION:
• Between a job aspirant and the members of a selection
committee.
• Basically a question – answer session.

5.  TWO – WAY INTERACTION:
• One – to – one interview
• One – to – many
 INFORMALITY:
• Less formal than public speech situation.
• Informal & friendly atmosphere.

6. PRE – INTERVIEW PREPARATION
TECHNIQUES:
SELF – ANALYSIS
* Analyse your Background
* Identify your Accomplishments
* Identify your Achievements
* Identify your special Interests & Hobbies
* Analyse your career Goals
ANALYSE YOUR SKILLS:
* How will you rate yourself for this position a scale of one to
ten?
* Why should we hire you?

7. * What makes you suitable for this position ?
* What are your strengths ?
* What is your greatest strength ?
RESEARCH THE ORGANISATION
The candidate should have some basic information about the
organization regarding
* Major areas of operation
* Products / services of the organization
* Focus of the activities of the organization
* Growth rate
* Hierarchical structure of the organization
* Work culture
* The financial standing and turnover of the organization

8. * Corporate culture
* Recent developments in the organization
* New products , services and projects
* Factors making the organization successful
JOB ANALYSIS
* What does this job involve in ?
* What are the responsibilities associated with this job ?
* What are the special duties ?
* How is this position different from similar positions at other
organisations ?
* What are the skills and abilities needed for the job ?
* What is the areas of specialisation / micro – specialisation /
expertise related to the job ?
* What are the prospects ?
* What are the chances of career enhancement ?

9. REVISE YOUR SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE:
 Level of knowledge & technical expertise
 General awareness – topics related to burning social , political ,
economic , scientific and environmental issues.
 National & international affairs
 Controversial topics , key news – makers
 Recent developments in different areas
DEVELOP THE INTERVIEW FILE:
 Interview letter
 Original degrees , certificates and transcripts
 Experience certificates
 References and testimonials

10.  Certificates of merit
 Copies of your resume
 Your visiting cards
 Other relevant papers that might be needed during the
interview
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
TYPES OF INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
OPEN QUESTIONS:
* Tell us something about your self ?
* Talk about your interests & activities ?
* Describe the most difficult situation that you recently faced .
* What are the advantages of a………….?
* What do you think about the impact of……………. ?

11. CLOSED QUESTIONS:
* When did you complete your graduation ?
* What was your major subject in the college ?
* Where did you receive your first professional training ?
* Do you know data processing ? A like
PROBING QUESTIONS:
* Do you believe that students should be allowed in academic
decision making ?
REFLECTING QUESTIONS:
* That means you want the public sector companies to be totally
privatised ?
* Does that mean that you favour a total ban on any type of
violence in movies ?

12. LOADED QUESTIONS:
* You are too short . Don’t you think this is going to be a
handicap for you ?
* Do you think that a Ram Temple should be constructed at the
sight of Babri Masjid ?
HYPOTHETICAL QUESTIONS:
* What would you do if you face a group of angry employees who
want to harm company vehicles because one of the workers has
been hurt by a company lorry ?
* One of your staff has been involved in activities detrimental to
your organisation . He has been doing this for money that he
needs for the treatment of his ailing mother . What would you
do ?

13. LEADING QUESTIONS:
* Don’t you agree that our company is a market leader in
electronics products ?
* Don’t you think that MNCs have boosted the Indian economy ?
* Don’t you agree that our economy needs more privatisation ?
ANSWERING STRATEGIES
KEYS TO ANSWER QUESTIONS :
Attentiveness
Accuracy
Brevity
Focus
 Clarity
Positive Attitude
Logical thinking

14. Questions Please-
Thank You