The document outlines the interview process from beginning to end. It discusses common interview types, preparing for an interview, what to expect on interview day including common questions, tips for answering questions, and following up after the interview. The interview process starts with researching the company and preparing answers to potential questions. On interview day, candidates should dress professionally and arrive early. During the interview, they should listen carefully, ask their own questions, and thank the interviewers before confirming next steps. Following up with a thank you note within 24 hours is also recommended.
4. Agenda
1) Whats wrong with the Interview?
2) Dont Reject any interview opportunity
3) What is the Interview?
4) Purpose of interview
5) Interview Types
6) Interview process
When does the interview start?
Before the Interview
Interview Day
After The Interview
6. Dont Reject any interview opportunity:
You will learn a new thing
Understand more about the Market
and what the companies need.
Practice, Become not afraid ,
Increase self-confidence
7. Dont Reject any interview opportunity:
Know more about yourself
and your level in your career
Know the different questions
to prepare it for next interview
Build network with HR & Managers
who will be needed in the future.
9. What is the Interview?
Its meeting with objectives
Its a discussion between the Employer and
the applicant to know more about each
other.
10. Employer
Find a cure for his pain
Find out if you are the best candidate for the
vacancy or not.
Marketing for the company
Interview Purpose
11. Employee
Getting the job.
Find out if its the better opportunity for him.
Marketing himself and build a network
Interview Purpose
12. Interview Types
Phone Interview
One to one
Panel
One to group
Group discussion
O.J.I
13. It starts when the employer call to set up the Interview
Listen carefully
Speak clearly
Write everything down
Agree to the time that you can meet with
the potential employer
Tips to remember:-
When does the interview start?
Interview process
14. Interview process
Things to ask about:-
When does the interview start?
Any tests (English IQ EQ PST)
Type of interview (HR or Technical)
Interviewer Name & position
Address in details
Confirmation for time and date of interview
Phone number in case you need to call them
15. Telephone Interview
Try to schedule the interview time with the employer to
be ready.
Keep all your documents ready (CV & cover letter that you
sent job description & requirements Company
information - )
Prepare the points that you may be asked about and the
points that you want to show.
Try to practice before the interview.
16. Telephone Interview
Select a quite and comfortable room with a good phone
Keep a paper and pen ready to write down any
information that the employer will provides
Keep calculator and calendar ready.
Prepare the questions that you need to ask to the
employer
17. Telephone Interview
Warm up your voice while waiting the call and keep
glass of water ready.
Once you know the interviewer name write it down.
18. P I P
Review your CV and Job
Prepare answers for every points in your CV (ideas
experience skills knowledge.)
Prepare a stories and situations (STAR) (how will you help
them and examples)
Prepare your questions that you need to ask
Read well every information youve been collected about
the interviewer (background interests network)
Before the interview
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Preparation
19. P I P
Research about the company
Visit the website ( History vision mission
values culture competitors company level)
Know how to reach the place.
Before the interview
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Information
20. P I P
Practice for the interview
Before the interview
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Practice
22. Interview process
Interview Day
Tips to Remember:-
Dress To Impress
Copies of your updated CV
Index + pen
Turn your mobile off
Be friendly & polite with every one
you meet on that day
Arrive Early is better for you
23. Interview Principles:-
Its opportunity for 2 people to meet (network)
Youre equal.
The employer is on your side (he wants to hire you)
Objection isnt a rejection.
Let the employer talk and you listen carefully.
Focus on your accomplishments examples
Be yourself and be the best in it
Use examples to back up statements (STAR)
Be prepared for your CV details
Be confident
Relax and Enjoy
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24. Common Mistakes :-
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Appearance ( Dress haircut .)
Smoking and Gum chewing
Hand shake
Eye contact
Way of sitting
Smile
Body language
Way of talking (silly questions assume bad mouth .. )
26. Balance
Confidence
Non-vanity
Honesty
Diplomatic
Enthusiasm
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Rules to apply :-
27. Opportunity
Rapport Building
Trick
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Interview Questions:-
28. Interview Questions:-
Opportunity
What are your goals for next 5 years?
Tell us about a problem youd overcome and how did
you do that?
What motivates you to the most?
Describe your major skills, strengths ?
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29. Interview Questions:-
Rapport Building
Tell me about yourself ?
Why did you choose to enter this career?
Why did you decide to seek a position in this
company?
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30. Interview Questions:-
Trick
What are your biggest weakness?
Your Resume suggests that you might be over qualified
for this position. How do you see that?
Why are you considering leaving your current position ?
What kind of work situations irritate you ?
Were you ever fired from your job? And why?
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31. Tips to answer the interview questions :-
Answer the questions as they are asked.
Allow to the interviewers time to complete their
agenda.
Give enough information for the interviewers to form a
favorable opinion of you.
Dont hesitate to ask for clarification or to have the
question repeated.
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Interview Day
32. Applicant Questions to ask:-
How would you describe the ideal candidate for this position ?
What are the challenges and opportunities that come with this
position?
Why do you like working with this organization?
What are the goals of this department?
What is the kind of the organization structure?
Is there a career bath for this position inside the organization?
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33. Thank the interviewers for their time.
Give a firm handshake
Reinstate your Interest in the job.
Use the name of the interviewers.
Get and confirm the contact information of
the interviewer.
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Close the Interview:-
35. What % of employers hire potential employees based
on the following?
45 %Appearance and impression
Your work experience
Being reliable and punctual
Your education and training
35 %
10 %
10 %
37. Follow up with a phone call or mail after the date
that was given, if you havent heard.
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After the Interview
Send a thank you card or letter to the employer/
interviewer within 24 hours from the interview.