Winning interviews

Presented byMadhupriya B.SRashmi G

What is interview?

•An interview is a meeting between an applicant for employment and a company representative to determine if the candidate is qualified for a job, an internship or a volunteer opportunity.

• Interviews can be held in-person, conducted over the phone, or conducted via video or Skype.

Types of Job Interviews•Behavioral interviews.•Group interviews.•Phone and video interviews.• Final interviews.• Mock interviews.•Panel job interview.•Case interview.•Competency based interview.

Tips for winning interviews

•First impressions count 

Greet your interviewer with a smile and firm handshake. Give eye contact. Try to make small talk during the walk from the reception area to the interview room

Clean up your online image

All employers routinely turn to the Internet to research potential hires, so it's important you have and maintain a professional online presence. This starts with creating a LinkedIn account and keeping your professional Facebook and Twitter accounts and personal ones separate

Do research

•When you interview for a job, the goal is to "sell yourself." Conduct research on the company beforehand so you can share what you know about it and demonstrate why the company should hire you above others.

Be professional.

• Career counselors say there are a few "common sense" basics to keep in mind when interviewing for a job if you expect to come across as mature and professional. They include: arriving 10 to 15 minutes early; dressing professionally; being polite to those at the front desk; leaving your cell phone off; not chewing gum; leaving food or drinks outside; cutting back on cologne or perfume; and most importantly, arriving alone.

Be confident.•But don't be arrogant. Show enthusiasm by

smiling, using a firm handshake and employing good eye contact. Avoid negative body language, such as crossing arms.

•Be honest and answer every question to the best of your ability, even if the answer is difficult

Know your behavior

•Many interviewers employ the behavioral interview approach, where the employer asks you to describe how you behaved in certain situations or asks you to describe a challenge and how you overcame it.

 Be positive•Your interviewer will be thinking about what it

would be like to work with you, so the last thing they'll want to hear is you talking about your boss or current colleagues behind their back. Interviewers like to see someone who enjoys a challenge and is enthusiastic.

Develop rapport

•Show energy, a sense of humor and smile. Jean Smith, a social anthropologist says: "It's infectious, being positive and enthusiastic." Ask your interviewer questions about themselves and any issues the business is facing.