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What an interview
is ?
An interview is an inter-action between
an employer and a candidate ,for both the parties
to know each other for the purpose of recruitment
for the company.
You and the interviewer both have a need:
You need a job.
He needs the RIGHT candidate to fill in the position.
(Remember : Employers need to run
business profitably, so their need of quality
candidate is more than your need of just getting
a job)
The purpose of an interview
:
1. To obtain a statement or opinion -as is done
when film stars are interviewed to have their
view on the kind of role they are playing in a
forthcoming film
2. To assess a person- such as interview for a
job, admission to educational institutions ,etc.
Stages of a typical interview:
1. Introduction: This is the time for the
FIRST IMPRESSION. While only lasting for a few
seconds -your dress, eye contact and greetings
will do the majors.
2. Discussion of your background, education,
work experience, activities , interests ,temperament
and goals: This is the stage when all the typical
questions will be asked to you .This is typically
the longest stage of an interview. Questions are
a. Background::Name,Education,FamilyBackground,hobbies,StrengthWeakness,Career
Vision, Why You/Why this course-company?
b. I) On Academics/Area Of Specialization
( For Freshers ) ::
Basic Concepts, Latest in the related field etc
II) On Experience / KRA ::
Candidate is asked about the span of work , reporting
authorities,
c. Attitude / Personality related:: to
judge the set of personal traits ,values.
d. Negotiations:: Questions are based on
Salaries, Designation, Location.
3. Your questions: Feel free to ask questions
BUT take care not to offend the interviewer and
exaggerate your set of questions. If a fresher,
never talk about the perks ,salary etc .knowing
about your profile shows that you are a keen worker
but do not ask so if already mentioned.
What is the interviewer seeking?
1. What can you do for him and his high
esteemed organization?
2. Why do you want to work with them, (why
not some other firm)?
3. What are you like once he has hired
you (he would emphasize more on motivation, problem
solving capability, initiation, adaptability,
creativity etc and how well you retain them once
you are employed).
Types of interviews:
The era is of MULTI-STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS wherein
you go through multiple and consecutive stages
of interview viz. (not necessarily in the same
sequence).
Telephonic
One-To-One
Panel/Committee interview
Screening interview.
These can be further separated as TECHNICAL, HR
etc.
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