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EmploymentCommunication

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ByAvadhesh Vyas


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Writing CV

Group Discussion

Interview

Types of Interview Candidate Preparation

Questions to expect and to ask

Interviewers Preparation

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150515; inter- + view; replacing enterview < MiddleFrench entrevue, noun use of feminine of entrevu, past

participle of entrevoir to glimpse

A formal meeting in which one or more personsquestion, consult, or evaluate another person: a

job interview.

A meeting or conversation in which a writer or reporterasks questions of one or more persons from whommaterial is sought for a newspaper story, televisionbroadcast, etc.

Interview = A meeting with an objective

Employers objective is to find the best person for thejob. You: impress employer and assess position on offer



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One-On-One- Face to face Interview

Telephone Over the Telephone

Group Many Interviewee will be there

Panel Interviewer will be panel of experts

On-Campus Will be conducted at your campus

On-Site At the site of the Organization

Sequential A chain of Interview

Behavioral Will test you by your behavior

Stress How you cope-up with stress

Case Problem solving skills

Technical Checking your ability of handling technicalgadgets



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Start with Homework Research about the company Mission, vision statement of the organization Anticipating questions Choose specific examples to includes in your stories

The big day Getting your interview cloths ready Putting all important documents in file Plan to rise even a little earlier

During the interview Stay calm

Surrender what is out of control


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Dress to impress

Remain Calm reach before 10-15 minutes tocompose yourself

Show some respect to all those you interactwith

Focus on little things Firm handshake

Maintaining eye contact

Practicing good posture

Demonstrate your knowledge- Avoid givinganswers just as in your CV, elaborate youranswers



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Do express yourself clearly with a strong voice and good diction and grammar. Do pay close attention to your personal appearance; dress to your advantage. Do make concrete goals in planning for your career. Do offer a firm handshake. Do look the interviewer in the eye (but don't stare him or her down). Do fill out applications neatly and completely.

Do have as much knowledge about the industry, employer, and position aspossible.

Do take criticism gracefully. Do equip yourself with a strong knowledge of the company.

Do have prepared questions about the employer and position. Do display a sense of humor. Do display self-confidence.

Do bring a pen and small notebook with you to the interview. Do remember the interviewer's name and use it during the interview. Do take time to think before answering difficult or unexpected questions. Do take an extra copy of your resume and a list of references with you to the

interview. Do follow-up with a thank-you note restating your interest in the position. Do contact the employer by phone if the interviewer does not contact you one

week after the time from which he or she indicated you would be notified.



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Don't be overbearing, overaggressive or conceited. Don't show a lack of interest or enthusiasm. Don't emphasize money as your main interest in the job.

Don't expect too much too soon - be open to the idea of starting at the bottomand working your way up. Don't make excuses for unfavorable factors on your record. Don't condemn past employers or institutions of education; keep comments

positive. Don't display a marked dislike for schoolwork. Don't be indecisive. Don't display intolerance or prejudice. Don't interview unless you are interested in the job...don't just "shop around." Don't be late to the interview. Don't state specific geographic restrictions. Don't contradict yourself in responses. Don't take notes during the interview - jot down your notes immediately after the

interview. Don't forget: YOU control the content of the interview. Don't glorify your past experiences - getting into a job for which you are under

qualified is not recommended. Don't assume that all employers will be delighted to hear of your plans for

graduate school. Don't smoke, chew gum, etc. even if offered or if the interviewer does so.



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We cant get enough about the art of interviewing in these times. We all fretjob interviews and prepare as much as possible but there is little way ofpredicting their outcomes. Well at least we have some cool stats in this

infographic complied by our friends at Come Recommended:

33% of bosses know within the first 90 seconds of an interviewwhether they will hire someone

Having little to no knowledge of the company is the most commonmistake made during interviews (see: How To Plan Ahead for theInterview)

67% of bosses say that failure to make eye contact is a commonnonverbal mistake

When meeting new people, 55% of the impact comes from the waythe person dresses, acts and walks through the door



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65% of bosses indicate that clothes could be a deciding factorbetween two almost-identical candidates (see: What To WearTo An Interview)

The number one question most likely to be asked is: Tell me

about yourself

The number one most common mistake at a job interview is:failing to ask for the job



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Tell me about your redundancy (if appropriate) or why do you want to leave your present employer?

Tell me about yourself (i.e. ask about their profile/skills/achievements - avoiding a life history).

Tell me about your strengths?

What did you like doing best in your last job?

Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years time?

What salary or package are you looking for?

What are your views on relocation?

What did you think of your last company?


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Why do you want to work for us?

How do you react to criticism?

How would you describe your personality e.g. lively, conservative, extrovert, introvert etc?

Are you ambitious/competitive?

What motivates you in a work situation?

Do you enjoy working under pressure?

How would you describe your sense of humour?

Describe your ability as a team member i.e. a follower, a leader?

What are your personal weaknesses?

What areas do you find it difficult to work in?

Are you happy to travel during the course of a working day?

Are you happy to stay away from home for long/short periods?

Technical Questions: With regard to the technical side of the interview and in ord

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