An Interview Tool

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An interview is a controlled conversation with a definite purpose. In an organisation one must

select the right person for the right job. In order to select the right person, the interview is

conducted.

1. A candidate explains in brief his personal and family details, job experience, career

achievements, strengths, weakness and the reasons for leaving his current job

2. An employer has to inform the candidate about the organization, its core business, group

activity, the nature of the job assignment for which the interview is being conducted, growth

opportunity for the individuals who perform up to the expected level, remuneration detail.

Appearance: Candidates appearing for the interview should be presentable. Formal attire, a tie,

polished shoes, combed hair, and a clean shaved face are desirable.

Manners: Candidates should conduct themselves well during the interview. It is always

advisable to avail a request before entering the interview room, even though you have been

called in. Body language and posture plays a vital role here. Some candidates have a habit of

raising their hands while answering questions, some keep their files/bags on the desk of the

interviewer. Candidates should avoid such habits, instead smile, exhibit a willingness to learn

new concepts, and express confidence. At the close of the interview, candidates should convey

their thanks to the interviewer.

Attitude: This refers to the mind-set of a person. Job fairs are organized to enable employers to

select a huge number of candidates for different posts in a short span of time. Candidates need

not undergo a lengthy selection process and the results will be intimated either at the end of

the day or in a week. Generally employers never compromise on the attitude of a candidate.

Communication: During the interview, communications should be clear and simple. While

answering questions, the candidate should see all the panel members. He /she should not

answer to only one interviewer. At any point of time should a candidate mislead the employer

or make inaccurate representations of him/her. Acquiring fluency and excellent command over

spoken and written English has become a necessity, since the economic policies of our

government have opened doors to a lot of foreign companies in the IT/ITES industry. As a result

of this, the employees working in those organisations have to constantly interact with

counterparts or clients in other countries. Hence the employers at large are recruiting

candidates who possess this vital skill.


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Aptitude: This refers to the skill, ability and talent of a person to execute a work assignment.

Experienced candidates shall narrate how they had simplified systems and procedure in their

earlier assignments from the system that was in operation by adhering to the same quality

parameters.

General Intelligence and initiative: Candidates should gather all the information about the

company, its products, and business details. They should clearly understand the job

requirements, skill set and specifications mentioned in the advertisement, before meeting the

interview panel members. The candidates should also impress the interviewer by stating how

they can contribute to the growth of the organisation by performing multi tasks.

Candidates who are attending the interview should prepare the points for discussion at home

and narrate in a structured manner about their personal/family details, education, job

experience, ability to handle present jobs, willingness to learn/shoulder future responsibilitiesetc.

Candidates should face the interview board with a positive frame of mind and should believe

that he or she possesses all the qualities required for the job advertised and he or she would be

recruited. Such kind of positive thinking will definitely contribute to helping you grab any job

opportunities.

You all would have attended many interview in past and would have got feedback after the

interview that your profile doesnt suits with the requirement or will call you back or some

other answer , just to avoid saying NO directly.

Generally this happen, because in interviews ,we try to tell what ever we want to tell (all the

good(s), not what the interviewer wants to hear. Most of times we just answer the question

asked by interviewer, without knowing what exactly the interviewer wants to judge by asking

that question.

Always remember interview is not a Question and Answer Session. Its time to market and

sell your Qualities, achievements and yourself to your prospective employer

Below I have mentioned some of the Key Parameters, which are used by almost all thecompanies in the globe and for any job & position. This parameter is applicable to IT, Sales,

marketing, CEOs, etc


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Parameters Description Possible Question(s)*

Communication skills

Defined by an individual, clarity,

presentation, listening skills and

understanding of non-verbal

cues/body language.

y Tell some thing aboutyourself?

Innovative/Creative

Defined by New Ideas, thoughts,

their implementations, using cost

effective methods & practicality of

these ideas

y Given a scenario/situationhow you will respond?

Decision Making

Defined by logical, rational thinking,

ability to consider all the possible

alternatives, resolve conflicts, make

timely & independent decisions

y How will you develop themarket for xyz product or

service?

Problem Solving

Defined by an individuals ability to

be analytical, deductive/inductive,

handle stress

y What approach you willfollow to develop the

brand or increase sales?

ValuesDefined by Individuals honesty,

integrity, loyalty, stability.

y Do you bribe thecustomer to get the

business deal?

Interpersonal

Relations

Defined by an individuals ability ofbeing intimate, sensitive, trusting,

have an open and transparent

communication.

y How comfortable you areworking with team?

y How will you convinceyour colleague (senior) to

do his job in some other

good ways?

Leadership


envision the future, motivate

others, delegate effectively, give

objective& constructive feedback,and make quick and fair decisions.

y What lead role you takenin your previous

assignments?

y Do you handle a team?y How you get your work

done from your

colleagues?

Team Orientation


work with others, open to others

suggestions/ideas, open to

y Do you do any other extracurricular activities with

your team other than


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criticism, share ones own

knowledge, acknowledge others

contribution.

work?

y What philosophy youadopt to get the work

done from your teams?

Attitude

Defined by an individuals

perseverance, presence of mind,

willingness to learn, being

adaptable and competitive

y You seem to be very dull,why should I select you?

y You are very egoist andwont be able to cope

with team?

Initiative/Proactive


identify and implement a new

idea/direction, take risks, start new

project independently, willingnessto take responsibility

y You have to develop avery virgin market, would

you be able to take up this

challenge?

Assertiveness

Defined by an individuals high self

confidence and self esteem, ability

to openly express positive and

negative feelings(taking it

positively)

y You havent donesignificant work in your

previous organization and

doesnt suits to our needs,

do you have any thing to

say?

Stress Handling

Defined by an individuals ability tomanage ones own behavior

,remain calm in crisis situation,

manage complex task effectively,

handle several projects

simultaneously

y Would you be able tohandle multiple projects

at a time?

y We want some one whocan do multitasking, can

you do this?

Adaptability/Flexibility

Defined as being open to different

ideas. Modify ones behaviors in the

face of failure/criticism/a better

suggestion, being comfortable in

any situation

y Are you ready forrelocation?

Conflict resolutions

Defined as the ability to think

analytically, fact finding, staying

calm under stress, be sensitive to

issues, be objective

y How will you react tocustomer grievances and

complaint, which has

occurred due to your


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negligence?

AchievementMotivation

Defined as being ambitious, drive tosucceed, result oriented

y What was youraccomplishment in last

assignment?y Do you have any

promotion in previous

organization?

The * possible Question(s) section contain only few question, but their can be many more

question in many ways.Its my sincere request to all the readers to add up the question for the

benefits of other job seekers and can of help to them.

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