BC Chapter 8

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Meaning and PurposeAn interview is the culmination of the job or selectionprocess. Most often the interview is the most crucial part ofthe job or selection process.The term interview has been derived from the French wordenter voirthat means to see each other or to glimpse.An interview is a classic example of communication thattakes place through the process by which meanings areexchanged between people through the use of common set ofsymbols.An interview reveals the views, ideas and attitudes of the

person being interviewed as well as the skills of theinterviewer.Both, the interviewer and the interviewee must be wellprepared for an interview.


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DIFFERENT TYPES OF INTERVIEW

Admission interview of a candidate for admission to acourse in higher education /professional training.

Interviews held by some companies for periodicevaluation of workers.

Interrogation of a person by the police about somehappening.

Job or employment interviews for the selection ofsuitable persons on the basis of their qualification andexperience.


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Important features of an interview:-

Some essential features of an interview are:At least two participants in the event an interviewee

and an interviewer. But in general only oneinterviewee is there and many interviewers are there.

In an interview we generally exchange our informationbut may or may not be, the secrecy is maintained.

Both the parties need to prepare for thecommunication event.

There is a definite purpose, and it is known to boththe interviewer and the interviewee.


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Stages in Interview process:-

Warm up stage: - In such stage non-verbalcommunication plays the most important role. It startswith a knock on door and asking for permission tocome in. How do we greet the interviewer or thepanel? Since there is little to say and more to act on,non- verbal communication plays the pivotal role eventhough its duration seldom exceeds the first 50 to 60seconds.


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Question Answer stage: - This stage is the most

time consuming part because one has to face threetypes of questions:

Generic question

Question on bio-data or resume

Specific subject related question

Closing stage: - this stage should be in brief and ismarked mostly by non verbal communication


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Types Of Interview

Structured Interview: - In a structured interview,

the interviewer uses preset standardized questions,which are put to all the interviewees. Such interviewsare also called guided or patterned interview. Suchinterviews are useful for valid results, especially whendealing with large number of applicants.

Unstructured interview: - In such interview, theinterviewers put rare questions. Interviewee doesmost of the talking. These types of interviews arecalled unguided or non-patterned interviews.

Unguided interview is advantageous as a much itleads to a friendly conversation between theinterviewer and the interviewee and in the process,the latter reveals more of his desire or her desires andproblems.


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Mixed Interviews: - In general practice we usestructured and unstructured questions; this approachis called mixed interview. The structured questions

provide a base of information that allows comparisonsbetween candidates. But in unstructured interview,questions make it more conventional and permitsgreater insights into the unique differences between

applicants. Behavioral Interviews: - Such interviews focuses on

a problem or a hypothetical situation that theapplicant is expected to solve. This interview

technique has a limited scope. Evaluation is based onthe solution and approach of the applicant towards aproblem.


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Stressful interviews: - Stress interviews attempt tolearn how the applicant will respond to the workpressure. In such interviews, a series of harsh, rapid-fire questions are asked to upset the applicant.


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Frequently asked Questions at Interviews Tell us about yourself.

In what school/college activities did you take part?Which did you enjoy the most?

Do you think the extra curricular activities were worth

the time you spent on them? Why?What college subjects did you like the most Why?

How did you spend your college vacations?

Which of your college years were most difficult? Why?

What contribution you made to NSS while in college?What did you learn from it?

Why did you choose this particular field of work?


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What qualities do you have that might make yousuccessful in this field?

What personal characteristics are necessary for successin this job/field?

Why do you think you will like this particular job? Why did you choose particular specialization

(professional course/career)?

What are the disadvantages of your chosen field? Why do you think you would like to work for our

company? What do you know about this company? Do you prefer any specific geographic location? Why? Do you prefer working with others in a team or alone? What are your careers plans? Why should we hire you?


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Why did you leave your previous job?

How did your previous employers treat you?

What is your major weakness? Have you had any serious illness or injury?

What type of books you read?

Tell me about your family background.

Tell me about your personal life.

What are your special skills /abilities?

DO you enjoy sports as a participant? As an

observer? How would your best friend describe you?

What have you learnt from the jobs you have done sofar?

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