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Lead Consultant, NarejoHR Pvt. Ltd. Seasoned HR Professional Author Workplace Sanity (DAWN)

The  despera*on  of  Job  Hunters!    

(Youtube  Video  link)  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtJHiFCQ5p8

The  Interview  Process  

• Get  an  Interview  • Prepare  for  the  Interview  • Give  the  Interview  • Follow-­‐up  the  Interview  

What  is  an  Interview?  

•  “Inter-­‐View”    – Exchange  of  InformaAon  

– Sell  your  Candidacy  

– Learn  About  a  ProspecAve  Employer.  

Get  an  Interview  Does Your Resume Pass the “10 second test”?

10  seconds  is  all  the  Ame  an  employer  is  going  to  give  your  resume  in  

deciding  to  keep  it  or  pass  on  it!  

A  Resume  •  is  the  first  mee*ng  between  you  and  the  employer.  

•  is  your  calling  card.  •  tells  a  great  deal  about  you.  •  gets  you  the  interview.  

• “First  impressions  are  lasAng  ones.”  

Resume  Principles  •  Eye  Candy  -­‐  Pleasing  and  professional  layout  •  Do  not  lie  or  exaggerate    •  Focus  on  strengths  and  accomplishments  •  Target  your  qualifica*ons  for  a  specific  job  •  Keep  it  to  2  pages  or  less  •  No  fancy  fonts,  binders,  layouts  •  Spell  check!  

Resume  Don’ts  •  Photographs  •  Personal,  family  or  health  informa*on  

•  References  

Prepare  for  the  Interview  

•  Research  the  Company  •  PracAce  Answers  •  Polish  Your  Image  

Why  Prepare?  •  Packaging  is  45%  

•  Responsiveness  is  35%  

•  Experience  is  10%  

•  Miscellaneous  is  10%  

•  Which  of  these  are  under  YOUR  control?  

RESEARCH THE COMPANY

•  History  •  Products  /services  •  LocaAons  of  plants,  offices  or  stores  

•  Number  of  employees  •  Recent/future  happenings    

Internet, Magazines, Newspaper, Networking

15-­‐second  Elevator  Speech  •  “Tell  me  about  yourself.”    

•  Briefly  cover  :  –  qualificaAons  –  aspiraAons  –  skills  and  key  abiliAes  –  desire  to  be  a  part  of  this  company  

PRACTICE ANSWERS

Employers’  Wish  List  

3.7   3.8   3.9   4   4.1   4.2   4.3   4.4   4.5   4.6  

Communica*on  Skills  

Strong  Work  Ethic  

Teamwork  Skills  

Ini*a*ve  

Interpersonal  Skills  

Poblem  Solving  Skills  

Analy*cal  Skills  

Flexibility/Adap*bility  

Computer  Skills  

Technical  Skills  

Detail-­‐Oriented  

Organiza*onal  Skills  

Source: NACE Job Outlook 2008 (Based on 5-pt scale, 5=v. important)

Competency-­‐based  Ques*ons  •  You  will  be  ques*oned  in  detail..  •  Share  examples  of  your  competence  from  Work,  College  or  extra  curricular  ac*vi*es.  

•  Be  specific,  don’t  generalize  •  Use  the  STAR  format  

PREPARE ANSWERS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGghswQgAzE

Distracted  Interviewer    

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75%  of  the  interview  is  based  upon  your  appearance  and  how  well  you  present  

yourself.  

TRUTH

Professional  Image  

•  The  interviewer's  afen*on  should  be  focused  on  what  you  say  and  your  qualificaAons.  

•  Not  what  you  wore  or  smelled  like.  

Dress  for  Success-­‐Men  

•  Suit-­‐Single  or  double  breasted  

•  Polished  shoes  •  Solid  white  shirt  •  Conserva*ve  *e  (solid  red  

or  maroon)  •  Belt  the  same  color  as  

your  shoes  •  Neatly  groomed  hair,  

beard,  and  mustache  •  Avoid  strong  colognes,  

jewelry  

Dress  for  Success-­‐Women  

•  Conserva*ve  color  and  cut  

•  Pumps  with  small  to  medium  heels  

•  Neat  hair  •  Light  makeup,  perfume,  and  jewelry  

Give  the  Interview  

•  First  Impression,  Last  Impression  

•  The  Wrap-­‐up  

Body  Language:    Make  a  POSITIVE  Impression!  

•  Leaning  forward  =  interest  •  Smiling  =  friendly  •  Open  arms  =  relaxed  •  Relaxed  hands/feet  =  confident  •  Nodding  =  aeenAve  and  alert  •  Eye  contact  =  curious  and  focused  

DON’T…  •  Interrupt  the  interviewer  •  Answer  your  phone  •  CriAcize  current  or  past  employers  or  insAtuAons  

•  Be  too  laid  back  or  casual  •  Breach  confidenAality.  •  Answer  with  a  simple  "yes"  or  "no."  •  Lie.  •  Inquire  about  salary,  holidays,  etc.  

The  Wrap-­‐Up  •  Ask  good  quesAons  

– What  would  a  typical  assignment/day  be  like?  – What  type  of  training/orientaAon  would  I  have?  

 

•  Request  a  business  card  (for  follow-­‐up)  

•  Inquire  about  next  steps  in  the  process  

•  Thank  the  interviewer  

FINAL  THOUGHTS  •  Keep  an  Interview  Log  •  Take  Ame  to  reflect        -­‐  What  went  well?          -­‐  What  to  improve  next  Ame?  •  Each  interview  is  a  learning  opportunity,  real-­‐life  

pracAce!  

The  Interview  Process  

• Get  an  Interview  • Prepare  for  the  Interview  • Give  the  Interview  • Follow-­‐up  the  Interview  

What we think, or what we know, or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence. The only consequence is what we do.”

-- John Ruskin