5d2caConducting Interviews- Fundamentals and Practice Session

Amity School of Engineering & Technology

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Interview

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Interview

An interview is a process by which the interviewer can judge whether you match the requirements, both academically and as a person.

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DOs

DO RESEARCH! Know as much as possible about the company you are going to interview with. Who they are, what they do, mission statements. Check out the “about” section on their web site. Know who is interviewing you and what they do.

DO RESEARCH


DO Dress Appropriately

DO Dress

Appropriately. Dress

professionally unless

your recruiter tells

you otherwise. It is

better to over dress

than under dress.

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• DO Prepare Questions you have for the interviewer. Questions can be about the company, your responsibilities, recent events the company has been involved with, etc. About 5-10 are good, and if you have to pull out your sheet of paper for questions that’s OK.

DO Prepare


Body Language

• Do your best to be aware of your body language. Communicate clearly and articulate your ideas. Listen carefully in order to ask any follow-up questions that may arise. Show enthusiasm and make sure you use appropriate eye contact.

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• Do prepare and practice for the interview, but don't memorize or over-rehearse your answers.

Do prepare and practice


Be factual, sincere

• Do make sure that your good points come across to the interviewer in a factual, sincere manner.

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High confidence and energy level

• Do have a high confidence and energy level, but don't be overly aggressive.

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Avoid using poor language, slang, and pause

• Do avoid using poor language, slang, and pause words (such as "like," "uh," and "um").

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Show Enthusiasm

• Do show enthusiasm in the position and the company

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Good Eye Contact

• Do make good eye contact with your interviewer(s).

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Greet

• Do greet the receptionist or assistant with courtesy and respect. This is where you make your first impression.

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Extra Resume

• Do bring extra resumes to the interview.

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Wait for the Chair

Do wait until you are offered a chair before sitting.

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Turn off Cell Phone

• Do turn off (or set to silent ring) your cell phone and/or pager.

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• Do show what you can do for the company rather to know what company can do for you.

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Be Honest

• DO be honest about questions asked.21


• Do check your information in your resume and in other document

check your information in your resume


• Accept cup of coffee or tea, if offered.

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Amity School of Engineering & TechnologyDon’t

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DON’T arrive late

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DON’T chew gum.

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DON’T wear heavy perfume or cologne.

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DON’T use poor language or grammar.

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DON’T’ discuss salary in the early stages of the interview.

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DON’T be a comedian. Conduct yourself in a serious manner.

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DON’T interrupt the employer. Allow enough time to finish the question before answering.

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DON’T bring up personal situations or problems.

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DON’T be arrogant or overly aggressive.33


Don't smoke, even if the interviewer does and offers you a cigarette. And don't smoke beforehand so that you smell like smoke.

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Don't act as though you would take any job or are desperate for employment.

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• Don't say anything negative about former colleagues, supervisors, or employers.

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Don't ever lie. Answer questions truthfully, frankly and succinctly. And don't over-answer questions.

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Don't offer any negative information about yourself.

Be honest about weaknesses, experience, etc.38


Don't answer questions with a simple "yes" or "no." Explain whenever possible.

Describe those things about yourself that showcase your talents, skills, and determination.

Give examples.

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Don’t wear clothes that make tattoos visible and don’t show off multiple body piercings.

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Don’t give a potential employer a personal email address that has a non-professional address ([email protected], [email protected] ).

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mailto:[email protected]


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