skills for attending job interviews

Dr. B. Victor., M. Sc., Ph. D., St. Xavier’s College,

Palayamkottai-627 002.

About the presenterAbout the presenter

• Dr.B.Victor is a highly experienced postgraduate biology teacher, recently retired from the reputed educational institution St. Xavier’ s College, Palayamkottai, India-627001.Presently HOD of Biotech at Annai Velankanni college, Tholayavattam. K .K Dist

• He was the dean of sciences and assistant controller of examinations of St. Xavier’s college.

• He has more than 32 years of teaching and research experience and has guided more than 12 Ph. D scholars.

• He has taught Immunology and biochemistry to graduate and post graduate students.

• Send your comments to : bonfiliusvictor@gmail.com

Concept of InterviewConcept of Interview

Interview consists of dialogue between two persons or between several persons.

Examples of InterviewsExamples of Interviews

• News reporter - people - opinion polls

• Doctor – Patient – clinical investigation

• Police – Criminal – fact finding

• Counsellor – respondent – correcting values

Kinds of interviewsKinds of interviews

1. Clinical interview – detecting human abnormalities

2. Selection interview – job selection

3. Diagnostic interview – social problems

4. Research interview – analysis of a problem

Goals of InterviewGoals of Interview

• Admission

• Recruitment

• Promotion

• Opinion

CharacteristicsCharacteristics

1. It is a close – contact between two or more persons

2. There is a definite objective

3. There is a face-to-face contact

ObjectivesObjectives

1. Collection of information – personal / social

facts

2. Exploratory device – social research

ImportanceImportance

1. Provides better information on feelings, emotions and sentiments

2. Securing information from persons at all levels

3. Method of psychological – scientific study

4. Method of mental stimulation

5. Verification of information

AdvantagesAdvantages

• To study events that are not open to observation

• To study abstract factors – Attitudes, feelings, emotions and reactions

• To gather reliable information

• Useful for all segments of population

Interviewee qualitiesInterviewee qualities

Sense of time - Punctuality

Appearance - Clothes

Body language - Personality , good eye

contact

Communication skill - art of speaking

Enthusiasm - Cheerful disposition,

Proactive

Brevity - Clear, unambiguous

terms

Interviewee qualitiesInterviewee qualities

Careful listening - Patience

Be honest - Integrity

Sell yourself - Presentation skills

Maintain balance - Informative answers

Show leadership - team spirit, organization

qualities and decision making

skills

Interview formatInterview format

• The beginning - Welcoming / to get to know

• The middle - ‘Heart’ of interview

• The ending - Summing up

Interview ProcessInterview Process

• Introduction• Giving information• Seeking information – views, opinion feelings, proposals, suggestions• Winding up• Termination

Testing ObjectivesTesting Objectives

Mannerisms

Methods of delivery

Speed of talking – Mind wander

State of mind

Personal Problems

Value judgments

Memory span

Interpretation

QuestionsQuestions

1. Leading questions - Introducing

2. Open ended questions - Verifying c.v. details

3. Probing questions - Depth of understanding

4. Close ended questions - Knowledge of

facts and figures

Process ObjectivesProcess Objectives

1. Educational / Professional

2. Personal qualities

3. Suitability for the job

4. Career expectations and aspirations

5. Candidates interests

6. Family background

Interviewee qualitiesInterviewee qualities

DispositionCareer objectiveSubject knowledgeGeneral knowledgeCommunication skillMental alertnessConsisting of approachCoherence of thoughtSelf confidence – Will power, fear, nervousness, positive approach, leadership attributes

Evaluation criteriaEvaluation criteria

1. Total personality – appearance, social manners, Dynamism, Mental power, overall impression

2. Knowledge – Range, Depth, Application of knowledge, Coherence of thought, overall impression

3. Communication skill – Language, voice, power, rhythm, clarity and logical, convincing power, overall impression

4. Leadership skill, decision making skill character, overall impression

Interviewee – Positive behaviorsInterviewee – Positive behaviors

Lean slightly forward

Maintain eye contact

Smiling

Be at ease, comfortable, confident

Patience

Good communication skills

Good listening skills

Good organization skills

Good judgment skills

Knowledge

Warmth of characters

Consistency

Negative behaviorsNegative behaviorsInterrupting

Blocking

Attacking

Disagreeing (without giving reasons)

Not listening

Proposing – We should suggest

Difficult QuestionsDifficult Questions

• Role - related questions - mention your major strength

• Personal questions - your experience and skills

• Dangerous questions - how to answer the direct objections that the interviewer may raise

• Some questions - you have difficulty making decision where there is sufficient knowledge

What interests you most about this job?What interests you most about this job?

• Understand the job description

• Show your enthusiasm

• Good responses include: challenging, scope, for new learning and development , career growth, team work etc.

• Emphasize the skills and interests

Tips

How to respond to questions related to How to respond to questions related to PersonalityPersonality??

• Keep the response relevant to the questions or the positions you are applying for

• Think about your preferences and answer it honestly • Be honest , but do express your willingness to adjust• Organize your thoughts• Don’t bluff your way through an inquiry

Tips

Why Interviews?Why Interviews?

People behave in interviews, the same way as they do at work

Thanks for your patience Thanks for your patience listeninglistening