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JOB INTERVIEW

PART IJob search stage

ATTITUDEJOB SEARCH

RESUME

P.N.Rao

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Job Interview Prelude

Facing interview is a challenge. Apart from knowledge and skills, attitude counts much. Knowledge and skills can be developed through training and counseling, even after inducting them in job, but changing attitude is not an easy task. Personality development is the most important aspect along with knowledge and procedures. Body language is a part of personality development , it determines confidence. Importance is given in the Academic institutions mostly to the academic and professional education. Candidates must be fully aware of personality development and the pre interview procedures to face interviews. Interviews may be personal, on phone or panel interviews. Since attitude counts much in the interview, candidates must be fully aware of it. About ¾ of the interview is for testing attitude and rest is for testing knowledge.

Job Interview Prelude

Facing interview is a challenge. Apart from knowledge and skills, attitude counts much. Knowledge and skills can be developed through training and counseling, even after inducting them in job, but changing attitude is not an easy task. Personality development is the most important aspect along with knowledge and procedures. Body language is a part of personality development , it determines confidence. Importance is given in the Academic institutions mostly to the academic and professional education. Candidates must be fully aware of personality development and the pre interview procedures to face interviews. Interviews may be personal, on phone or panel interviews. Since attitude counts much in the interview, candidates must be fully aware of it. About ¾ of the interview is for testing attitude and rest is for testing knowledge.

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MASLOW THEORY OF HIREARCHY

SELF REALISATIO

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SELF ESTEEM

SOCIAL NEEDS

SAFETY

BIOLOGICAL NEEDS

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ATTITUDESELFi.VALUESii.BELIEFSiii.ETHICSiv.STANDARDSv.MOTIVESvi.EXCELENCEvii.GOODNESSviii.RESPECTFUL ix.THANKFULx.POSITIVE

SKILLSSOFT SKILLSi.COMMUNICATIONii.STRETCHINGiii.FLEXIBLEiv.PRECURSORv.HARBINGERvi.FORE RUNNERvii.PERSUADORHARD SKILLSi.TECHNICALKNOWLEDHGEi.MICROii.MACRO

APPEARANCEi.ATTIREii.BODY LANGUAGEiii.SITTING POISTUREiv.STANDING POISTUREv.WALKINGvi.GREETINGvii.EYE CONTACT

PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

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BODY LANGUAGE Positive Signals Leaning forward = interest Smiling = friendly Nodding = attentive and alert Eye contact = curious and focused

Negative Signals• Crossed arms = defensive• Fidgeting hands or tapping feet = nervous or bored• Lack of eye contact = untrustworthy•Leaning back= discomfort

•Abil i ty determines your capabil i ty.•Att itude determine how well you do. •body language determines your confidence•Motivation determines what you do.

BODY LANGUAGE Positive Signals Leaning forward = interest Smiling = friendly Nodding = attentive and alert Eye contact = curious and focused

Negative Signals• Crossed arms = defensive• Fidgeting hands or tapping feet = nervous or bored• Lack of eye contact = untrustworthy•Leaning back= discomfort

•Abil i ty determines your capabili ty.•Att i tude determine how well you do. •body language determines your confidence•Motivation determines what you do.

POSTURES DURING COMMUNICATIONSharpness of toneEye movementSpeed of speechHand movementBreathingFace expressionAttitude assumed by bodyShoulder movementConfidence about attire

LISTENINGBe an active listenerLook interestedEnquire with questionsStay on targetTest your understandingEvaluate messageNeutralize feelings

POSTURES DURING COMMUNICATIONSharpness of toneEye movementSpeed of speechHand movementBreathingFace expressionAttitude assumed by bodyShoulder movementConfidence about attire

LISTENINGBe an active listenerLook interestedEnquire with questionsStay on targetTest your understandingEvaluate messageNeutralize feelings

VERBAL COMMUNICATION•Control of voice•Use of proper words•Vocabulary•Openness in speech•Openness in movements•Enthusiasm•Confidence through voice•Control of emotions•Politeness•Variety•Positive•Respectful•Listening others with interest

HURDLES•Guilt•Complacency •Expecting part success•Blind ambition•Procrastination: we know what is good but we postpone the task•Worry about future

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OPTIMISTICS•Makes future•Positive thoughts•Self esteem•Positive attitude•Capable in task•Looks for opportunity•Values time•Challenges the problems•Fulfills promises•Willing to learn from others•Never gives excuses•Have time for task•First listens to others•Sees good qualities in others•Plan afresh when fails in short time goals•Compare past and present •Enjoy work•Finds easy in team work•Helps others•Never disheartens

PASSIMISTIC•Spoils future•Negative thoughts•Looks danger in opportunities•Negative attitude•Incapable in task•Postpone time•Ask for more time•Lists excuses•Can’t keep promises•Puts problems•Leaves the task•Observes weaknesses of others•Stops at problem and blame others for failures•Compare with others in failures•Becomes unhappy•Finds team work difficult•Harasses others for smaller problems•Disheartens

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Resume•It is a self- marketing tool.•It have one to two pages only with bio-data.•It guides interviewer and reminds interviewee of the professional qualification, experience and achievements of past.Curriculum vitae (CV) - detailed account of:•Accomplishments,•work done in past and •Experience, •may be of 4-5 pages. •This is normally presented in research based tasks. Objective:•To present a targeted statement clearly stating the job you like to seek. •Specific and concise resume presented focuses credibility and direction.

Resume•It is a self- marketing tool.•It have one to two pages only with bio-data.•It guides interviewer and reminds interviewee of the professional qualification, experience and achievements of past.Curriculum vitae (CV) - detailed account of:•Accomplishments,•work done in past and •Experience, •may be of 4-5 pages. •This is normally presented in research based tasks. Objective:•To present a targeted statement clearly stating the job you like to seek. •Specific and concise resume presented focuses credibility and direction.

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Points to be covered in resume -•Name•Residential address details with postal pin code.•Contact telephone number/Mobile phone number.•E-mail number. Better to create a new one.•Educational Qualification : Professional Academic•List highest degree first followed by other•Degrees/diplomas in reverse order; highest to lowest order •No abbreviations•Degree, full name of university and college•Additional qualifications•Extra curriculum activities, hobbies etc.

Points to be covered in resume -•Name•Residential address details with postal pin code.•Contact telephone number/Mobile phone number.•E-mail number. Better to create a new one.•Educational Qualification : Professional Academic•List highest degree first followed by other•Degrees/diplomas in reverse order; highest to lowest order •No abbreviations•Degree, full name of university and college•Additional qualifications•Extra curriculum activities, hobbies etc.

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Project/work experience

•Project title•Company name•Projects highlighting skills and knowledge relevant to the job seeking for.•Projects should be listed in reverse chronological order.•Different projects and roles show your multi skilling ability.•Should not use fancy fonts, clip art in resume.•Taylor the resume to highlight your excellent skills and also to suit the panel to checks your ability. •Project to focus on your strength.•Other details as needed.

Project/work experience

•Project title•Company name•Projects highlighting skills and knowledge relevant to the job seeking for.•Projects should be listed in reverse chronological order.•Different projects and roles show your multi skilling ability.•Should not use fancy fonts, clip art in resume.•Taylor the resume to highlight your excellent skills and also to suit the panel to checks your ability. •Project to focus on your strength.•Other details as needed.

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Page settingMargins:•1” indenting on all sides•Side margins should not be reduced since these margins are used for giving remarks by interviewer.•No boarders and title be used.Font and margins tips•Font size: Ariel Times Roman 12 or Heading (Name, address, qualification, achievements and project in bold. Times Roman 12, Only name in bold Times Roman 14, Same fonts should be used through the resume.•Left justification.Paper:•A4 size bond paper should be used.•Professional quality white colour Paper only , since paper may be required to photo copy. Print: Preferably Lazar print with proper spell check including manual check .

Page settingMargins:•1” indenting on all sides•Side margins should not be reduced since these margins are used for giving remarks by interviewer.•No boarders and title be used.Font and margins tips•Font size: Ariel Times Roman 12 or Heading (Name, address, qualification, achievements and project in bold. Times Roman 12, Only name in bold Times Roman 14, Same fonts should be used through the resume.•Left justification.Paper:•A4 size bond paper should be used.•Professional quality white colour Paper only , since paper may be required to photo copy. Print: Preferably Lazar print with proper spell check including manual check .

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Presenting Resume• Not to title as ‘Resume’ be written on top of the sheet• Polite language should be used in resume and cover letter.• Paper should not be folded or crumpled.• Staple the paper diagonally; Left side top corner.• Envelop should match the size of resume sheets.• Cover letter should have your specific introduction, your suitability for the job, and indicate

purpose of your joining the job.• Cover letter should slide over resume in the envelop.• Off line cover letter should precede resume on line.• Cover letter should be sent as an attachment with resume sent through email.• Resume presented in person or sent by post should be pre signed. • During interview Resume should be taken out of the folder such as to be visible to members of

the panel.• Present the Resume with both hands, neither folded nor crumpled.

Presenting Resume• Not to title as ‘Resume’ be written on top of the sheet• Polite language should be used in resume and cover letter.• Paper should not be folded or crumpled.• Staple the paper diagonally; Left side top corner.• Envelop should match the size of resume sheets.• Cover letter should have your specific introduction, your suitability for the job, and indicate

purpose of your joining the job.• Cover letter should slide over resume in the envelop.• Off line cover letter should precede resume on line.• Cover letter should be sent as an attachment with resume sent through email.• Resume presented in person or sent by post should be pre signed. • During interview Resume should be taken out of the folder such as to be visible to members of

the panel.• Present the Resume with both hands, neither folded nor crumpled.

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AcknowledgementI acknowledge all sources used for preparation of the presentation. I acknowledge Dr. P Sunita Rao for helping in procuring material for the presentation. I acknowledge P. Subramanyam Rao for giving concepts of colourful slides.

Source: Referencesinterview stock photos wwwthinkstockphotos 6 tips for eye contacthttp://www.cornonthejob.com/career-advice/interview-tips/6-tips-interview-fear/ article .Don R Stelewww.steelballs.com/body_language_secrets.pdf Goman, Carol Kinsey. The Silent Language of Leaders: How Body Language Can Help--or Hurt--How You Lead  –Book , April 19, 2011 Various interview analyses

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THANK YOUby- P N RaoB.Sc.; M A( Eco) ; D R T M; D T E M; Life Associate Member IRT (LA244)STM Safety (Gaz.) Rtd.Rao7sai@yahoo.co.in Next: Job Interview Part- II Interview phaseThis is only a informative presentation, references will be more useful.Please comment and share.