Ace Interview Skills to land your dream job

Ace Interview Skills to land your dream job

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  Just Crack IT!!!
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  Facts of Interviewing •Interviews are the most widely used process for screening job applicants. • They provide the most direct information about a candidate’s background, personality, and skills. • The purpose of an interview is to receive the job offer.
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  Qualities Companies areLooking For : • Technical Expertise • Communication Skills • Confidence • Team Player • Problem Solving Skills • Integrity • Well Groomed Personality • Professional Etiquette • Decision Making
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  Types of Recruiters ClassRecruiters Mass Recruiters • Mainly Focus on Technical Aptitude • Mohan Energy • HUL • Samsung • Sage Metals • IBS Software • NewGen • Pfizer • Focus on Technical Aptitude as well as Personality Traits • TCS • Tech Mahindra
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  Selection Process • CV/ Resume • Telephonic Interview (Optional) • Written Test *Aptitude Test Verbal Ability/Quantitative/Technical *E-mail Writing *Paragraph Writing • Group Discussion / Extempore • Personal Interview *Technical/HR/Managerial
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  Interview Preparation • Knowthe Company • Know the Venue, Route & Time • Contact No. & Contact Person • Preparation for various Rounds • Prepare Portfolio • Dress for Success • Mock Interview • Prepare FAQs (Technical/HR)
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  Portfolio • Few copiesof CV/Resume • Few passport size photographs • Blue and Black Pen • Academic Certificates • Copies of Certificates • Samples of Work • Reference Letters • Recommendation Letters • In a neat Portfolio Bag / Case
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  Professional Attire- Men •If possible, wear a suit to the interview • Avoid ties with elaborate patterns or too many colors • A wedding ring and/or watch is generally the only jewelry that should be worn • Belt and shoes should be same color • Head to Toe: Hair should be well groomed and shoes should be polished • Mild Fragrance
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  Professional Attire- Women •A suit or dress is preferable • Skirts should meet at the top of the knee or longer • The amount of jewelry should be minimized • Make-up should be light • Mild perfumes and scented powders • Pumps are preferable with 1 to 1.5 inch heels
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  Tell me aboutyourself • Name (Optional) • Value System • Type of Person you are • Academics • Projects • Job Experience (if any) • Hobbies • Achievements • Career Objective • Why this Company • Strengths • Family
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  FAQs (HR) • Aboutyou • Tell me about yourself - Bring me up to date with your CV? • Why did you choose that particular degree programme? • What experience have you had that is relevant to this post? • What would you consider your major achievements to date? • About the job • What interests you about this job? • What do you know about this organisation? • What other options are you considering? • How do you see your career developing – 5 years? • If you were Head of Department, what would be your
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  Behavioral Interviewing 1. Inyour own words, define the word “challenging”. Tell me about the most challenging course you have ever taken. 2. Tell me about a job or difficult course where you picked up things more quickly than others. 3. Give an example of a specific job condition, task, or assignment that was particularly displeasing. 4. Give an example where you actively designed several solutions to a single problem 5. Give an example of a situation where you were inventive and explored new ways of thinking. What was the outcome?
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  Body Language duringInterview  Greet the interviewer with a firm handshake  Maintain good eye contact and posture  Make sure you are energetic and enthusiastic  Speak clearly and articulate  Balanced Voice Tone & Pitch  No Cross Legs or Arms  Balanced use of Hands  No Fidgeting  Smile
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  Body Language POSITIVE • Leaningforward = interest • Smiling = friendly • Nodding = attentive and alert • Eye contact = curious and focused NEGATIVE • Crossed arms = defensive • Fidgeting hands or tapping feet = nervous or bored • Lack of eye contact = untrustworthy • Leaning back = discomfort
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  Stages of InterviewProcess 1. Icebreaker • Greetings • First Impressions • Small talk 2. Personal Qualifications and Interest in Position • Abilities, Skills, and Work Experience • Accomplishments and Activities • Goals 3. Organization and Position -Employer may test your knowledge of the company. •“Why do you want to work for this company?” •“What do you know about this department?” Other general questions regarding the company or the job. •“What is your geographic preference?” •“Are you willing to relocate?”
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  STAR Technique •Situation –describe the situation, problem, or issue that you encountered •Task – describe the tasks/responsibilities you took on to help solve the problem •Action – discuss the steps you actually took to effect a solution •Result – describe the positive results of your actions
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  ▸ Be ontime ▸ Be friendly ▸ Show your enthusiasm ▸ Be positive and honest ▸ Maintain eye contact ▸ Express yourself ▸ Don’t criticize previous employers ▸ Emphasize your strengths ▸ Be yourself ▸ Be aware of body language ▸ Be a good listener ▸ Emphasize your strengths ▸ Be yourself ▸ Avoid personal issues ▸ Be confident ▸ Discuss ways you can contribute ▸ Be aware of body language ▸ Be a good listener ▸ Discuss ways you During the Interview
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  After the Interview Senda Thank you Note Review own performance what went well what went badly what you wished you had said prepare for next stage Invitation to second / final round interviews assessment centre psychometric testing panel interview Rejection letter / email if you can request feedback - use it
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  Top 10 InterviewingBlunders! • Don’t prepare • Poor communication skills • Don’t talk enough • Dress inappropriately • Cell phone goes off • Talk too much • Fuzzy facts • Give the wrong answer • Badmouthing past employers • Forget to follow up
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  Tips for SuccessfulInterviewing • Interviewing is a two-way process • Never give “yes” or “no” answers • Listen carefully and react • Use specific examples to make your case • The interview begins the minute you step onto the company lot • Be positive!
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  Tips for SuccessfulInterviewing • Think like an employer • Don’t criticize past employers or co-workers • Be aware of illegal questions • Maintain professionalism, even if the employer does not • Be prepared for the unexpected • Be aware of body language • Be well-groomed
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  Useful Links (Training) •Curriculum-vitae.in • Resumeworld.com • Idfy.com • Visualcv.in • Mbarendezvous.com • Indiabix.com • Mbauniverse.com • About.com  Technewsworld.com  Networkworld.com  Bigthink.com  Quora.com  Owl.english.purdue.edu  Bbc.co.uk/learningenglish  Indiabix.com  Mywordbook
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  Questions