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Interview Preparation

Get ready for job interviews with expert tips from Dr. Manishankar Chakraborty. Learn about pre-interview preparations, do's and don'ts during an interview, and post-interview etiquette. Watch informative videos and mock interview sessions to enhance your skills.

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Interview Preparation

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  1. Interview Preparation Dr. Manishankar Chakraborty Faculty-Business Studies Ibra College of Technology

  2. Contents • Watch and Introspect • Introduction • Preparations-Before • Do’s during an Interview • Don'ts during an Interview • After the Interview • Watch and Introspect • Mock Sessions • Case-let for analysis • References Interview Preparation, Dr. Manishankar Chakraborty

  3. Watch and Introspect • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b56eAUCTLok • What are the learning's derived with reference to a real life job interview? • Where did you see aspects of value addition in a job referred to in the video? • How is multi-tasking important and where do you see the same depicted in the video? • Highlight the major characteristics of an interviewer and interviewee with reference to the video Interview Preparation, Dr. Manishankar Chakraborty

  4. Introduction • A platform to buy (Interviewer) and Sell (Interviewee) • Both parties want the best deal • Buyer has a better edge than the seller owing to competition • USP/Differentiation holds the key • SWOT findings the backbone for differentiation • In a competitive job market, value addition is noticed • Traditional myths has to be busted • Methodical preparation the X-Factor for success Interview Preparation, Dr. Manishankar Chakraborty

  5. Preparation-Before • SWOT Analysis and periodical assessment to manage the four variables • Sector/Industry related information • Networking-Virtual and Real • Mock Interview-Self and with Professionals • A professional Resume • Brushing up basic knowledge learnt • Recapitulating the learning from OJT Interview Preparation, Dr. Manishankar Chakraborty

  6. Preparation-Before • Contemplating the most difficult/unexpected questions and ways to answer • Company related information • Soft Skills enhancement- Communication, Attitude, Behavior, Personal Grooming, Dress Sense • Professional and Organized folder with all documents • Letter of recommendations, Testimonials, Copies of Certificates, Achievements, References etc. • Relevant questions for the interviewer Interview Preparation, Dr. Manishankar Chakraborty

  7. Do’s during an Interview • Confidence personified-Verbally and Non-verbally • Positive body language- Eye contact, right posture, hand movement etc. • Honesty in answering questions • Optimistic approach towards the company and opening • Maintaining the right distance from the interviewer • Simple language during communication • Voice Modulation Interview Preparation, Dr. Manishankar Chakraborty

  8. Do’s during an Interview • Providing Illustrations, Examples to validate answers • Focusing on Strengths and its role in contribution • Presenting ones USP and how it can add value • Flexibility and being ‘proverbial jack’ • Relate answers with the organization (pre-interview preparation on company/industry) • Present Achievements, Skills, Honors in line with the job requirement Interview Preparation, Dr. Manishankar Chakraborty

  9. Do’s during an Interview • A small pause to assimilate thoughts before answering the questions • Handling stress related questions/situations with ease • Maneuvering the interviewer from weakness related areas to the position of strength • A smiling face with keenness written all over • Keep it Short and Sweet (KISS) approach while answering questions • Able to draw the line between what is to be communicated and what is not to communicated Interview Preparation, Dr. Manishankar Chakraborty

  10. Don'ts during an Interview • Don’t speak negative about the past (job, college, school etc.) • Don’t show over or under confidence verbally and non-verbally • Don’t chew gums during an interview • Don’t use the interviewer table to keep belongings of the interviewee • Don’t falsify while answering questions • Don’t answer without answering the exact meaning and context of the questions • Don’t lose temper when provocative questions are asked Interview Preparation, Dr. Manishankar Chakraborty

  11. Don’ts during an Interview • Don’t use very strong perfumes and too much of cosmetics • Don’t try to be someone else while in an interview • Don’t fidget with pens, nails, hairs, beards, GSM etc. • Don’t take calls/respond to SMS during an interview • Don’t use any slangs, un-parliamentary words during the interview • Don’t get too personal and friendly with the interviewer even though the interviewer may try to do so • Don’t read out anything from a prepared text Interview Preparation, Dr. Manishankar Chakraborty

  12. Don’ts during an Interview • Don’t be rigid while answering any question especially the ones related to the need of flexibility at the workplace • Don’t abuse systems, processes, individuals, companies even if the interviewer provokes you with some instigating remarks • Don’t panic • Don’t show your worries and tension by remaining balanced and cool • Don’t enter the room without permission and with a bang • Don’t bang the door while going out of the interview room Interview Preparation, Dr. Manishankar Chakraborty

  13. After the Interview • Thank the panel of interviewers • Leave with a positive body language • Follow-up telephonically or through email • Learn from the shortcomings if you happen to fail • Networking with the professionals irrespective of the outcome of the result would help • Look ahead after analyzing the outcome Interview Preparation, Dr. Manishankar Chakraborty

  14. Watch and Introspect • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KV2rxpQ_Js • Highlight the major takeaways with reference to a job interview with reference to the video. • Interviewee is observed for every word spelt, and every move made. Comment with reference to the video. • How is non-verbal communication important in an interview? Explain with reference to the video. • Confusing/stressing an interviewee is part of the interviewer’s role. Explain these with reference to the video. Interview Preparation, Dr. Manishankar Chakraborty

  15. Mock Sessions • Open to All Volunteers (Video recording of the mock session and complete presentation of the workshop can be sought by requesting at) sulaiman.alharthi@nct.edu.om Happy Interviewing and Enjoy Getting Interviewed! Interview Preparation, Dr. Manishankar Chakraborty

  16. Case-lets for Analysis • Read the case-let from the link below and analyze the major issues with viable solutions so as to resolve them- • http://manishankarthetrainer.blogspot.com/2013/02/case-let-on-job-interview.html

  17. References • 12/02/2013, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KV2rxpQ_Js , Video/You-tube • 12/02/2013, www.manishankarthetrainer.blogspot.com , Blog • 12/02/2013, www.manishankarscribbles.wordpress.com , Blog • 12/02/2013, www.twitter.com/manitwitts , Micro-blog • 12/02/2013, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b56eAUCTLok , Video/You-tube Interview Preparation, Dr. Manishankar Chakraborty

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